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What it's about
She's been in the friend zone with hockey star Jasper Gervais for years and secretly loved him all along. When her life falls apart on her wedding day, he's the one who comes to save her.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Goodreads Choice finalist for romance. It's a friends-to-lovers sports romance.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It's a romance for adults.
By the numbers
- Readers39 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller31 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #200 of the 246 romances we rank
- #271 of the 325 literary novels we rank
- #393 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2455 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Powerless worth reading?
Yes. It was a Goodreads Choice finalist for romance. It ranks #2,455 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 60.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Powerless about?
She's been in the friend zone with hockey star Jasper Gervais for years and secretly loved him all along. When her life falls apart on her wedding day, he's the one who comes to save her.
How long does it take to read Powerless?
About 12 hours (496 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Powerless?
If you liked it, try Wild Love by Elsie Silver, Wild Side by Elsie Silver or Funny Story by Emily Henry.