Readers should be careful: The story contains spoilers for “Fearless” by Lauren Roberts, the last novel in the romantic “Powerless” series.
Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of “Powerless,” has something to fall from his chest.
Her trilogy’s finale, “Fearless,” was announced in April, but she’s not finished yet. Roberts published his new companion novel, “The Horrifying” on September 2nd, and shared it only with USA Today. We also took a look at the cover filled with Easter eggs for our fans.
The “Powerless” series follows the forbidden romance between a prince and an ordinary girl. In the series finale, Kit, a character close to the center of the series, dies. “Fearful” hears directly from Kit, hears another new perspective as well, exploring the fear of Kit’s death and the loss of his loved one.
A new “helpless” novel “The Fearful” for release in September
Predicting readers can turn to Roberts’ final novel, “Powerful,” as a guide. “Fearful” should be read along with or after the same novel “Fearless,” of the same name. The idea is to answer fiery questions from the novel through a new perspective.
After sharing his work with readers, Roberts, who has built a career with Booktok, wants to bring in fans (at least some).
“I love having almost a facial interaction with readers and can ask, ‘What do you want?’,” says Roberts. “It’s really cool when they say to me, ‘We want to hear about the kit,’ “I want to hear about this story,’ “What does this mean?” And you can answer that for them.
Roberts has known how to write “fearless” novels since writing “powerful” at the suggestion of publisher Simon & Schuster. The series has been a huge success, with “Fearless” setting the record for Simon and Schuster for the sale of young adult fiction. The first novel in the series was the most pre-ordered YA title in Simon & Schuster’s history.
“When an author grows so large, at such a young age, publishers often use words like “extraordinary,” “phenomenon,” and “smash hit.” That’s all true for Lauren Roberts, but most importantly, her sales are proven in the way they’re built through word of mouth. That means readers really love her book.”
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See the cover of “powerless” novel “The Horrible”
Roberts knows her readers are grateful for a well-curated bookshelves.
“Every time we make a cover, I laugh and say, ‘What is the girl saying?’
The “Horrible” covers flow seamlessly with the dark designs of other series, but incorporates Easter eggs that suggest “fearless” scenes, and are the key to the character locking the burning ribbon as a callback to the scene between the characters Pedin and Blair.
“Horrible” goes from “Capstone” to “Powerless” series, but not the end of the world
“Horrible” will become a capstone in the “Powerless” series, Roberts says. However, she has more lore in the world she has built up and teases the spinoff series.
“(The scary) really concludes everything,” says Roberts. It warns readers not to worry about unanswered questions. “But there’s more to the world, and we can see that there are new maps and some new locations in “fearless.” Therefore, there is no doubt that there is something to be said about the world. But when it comes to these characters and this story, this is just the conclusion we have now. ”
Roberts is “very bittersweet” for Roberts, who began writing the series at the age of 18. She is currently 22 years old. She says yes, but it only promotes her to make each new book better.
“These books are mosaics of people I was at each age,” says Roberts. “It’s really beautiful to look back and see myself grow and I’m thrilled to incorporate what I learned from this series and make it something new.”
Amazon is creating a new fantasy series, “Powerless”
Still, there’s more news from the series. Prime Video adapts “Powerlessness” to Wilgrack’s Olive Bridge and a series of lyrical media. The Gluck production company has performed Sydney Sweeney Romantic Comedy “Everyone You” and is now adapting Emily Henry’s “funny tale.”
The first season of “Powerless” follows the first novel reported.
Clare Mulroy is USA Today’s Books Reporter, covering Buzzy releases, chatting with authors and diving into the culture of reading. Find her On Instagramsubscribe every week Book Newsletter Or tell her what you’re reading cmulroy@usatoday.com.