Powerless

Powerless
Age Range
14+
Release Date
June 13, 2023
ISBN13
9780645712308
ISBN10 or ASIN
      

How far would you go for power?
When Hanna was eight, her older sister burst into flames—the first of her siblings to get superpowers. Eight years later and Hanna now has three other superpowered siblings, while she remains disappointingly powerless. 

Hanna’s father, Artem Super, is the scientist responsible for discovering the super gene mutation. She has been working in his lab, desperate to find a way to unlock the powers hidden in her DNA before his patience runs out. Unfortunately for Hanna, a suspected research leak is all the reason Artem needs to have his superpowered children force her out of their home. She has one shot at redemption—if she gets powers, she can come back. 

Hanna’s quest leads her to tangle with the Russian mafia and learn dark secrets about her father’s past, prompting her to question where her loyalties lie, and just how far she will go to prove herself.

Content warning: This book contains strong language and depictions of self-harm, violence, depression and unhealthy family dynamics. Please be mindful of these and other possible triggers.

Editor review

1 review
An entertaining read
Overall rating
 
4.3
Writing Style
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Hanna comes from a family of supers, but has no powers of her own. Working in her father's lab, she desperately tries to replicate them for herself. Every aspect of her life controlled, she feels like the outsider in her family. Until she is cast out and must work fast to get powers of her own.
What I liked:
Hanna is an interesting character. She is smart and works hard, but it doesn't seem to be appreciated because she isn't super like her siblings. You can sympathise with her. The story is well written and I enjoyed reading about the different powers and how they were used.
What Left Me Wanting More:
I think while Hanna's story is important I would have liked to have seen a bit more of her siblings in action.
This is an entertaining read and I think fans of UA and similar books would really enjoy reading it.
Good Points
Umbrella Academy Vibes
Cool superpowers
A strong lead
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