Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Born of Water | 2016 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 2 | Born of Fire | 2017 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 3 | Pyro | 2017 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 4 | Born of Earth | 2017 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 5 | Born of Aether | 2017 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 6 | Born of Air | 2018 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
| 7 | The Elementals | 2018 | A.L. Knorr | Buy |
A.L. Knorr’s Elemental Origins series follows characters who discover powers tied to the classical elements. Born of Water (2016) introduces a young woman with water abilities. Born of Fire (2017), Born of Earth (2017), Born of Aether (2017), and Born of Air (2018) each follow a different character with a different elemental gift. The Elementals (2018) brings the cast together.
Each “Born of” book works as a standalone introduction to its protagonist and their element, which means readers can enter the series at different points. Pyro (2017) sits between Born of Fire and Born of Earth, adding extra material for the fire-powered character. The structure is similar to a superhero origin series, with individual stories that converge when The Elementals assembles the full group.
Knorr has expanded this universe through spin-off series like Earth Magic Rises and others that follow specific characters into their own trilogies. The Elemental Origins books are the foundation of a larger connected world, and readers who enjoy them will find no shortage of related material to explore.