Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voda | 2023 | John Boyne | N/A |
| 2 | Water | 2023 | John Boyne | Buy |
| 3 | Aarde | 2024 | John Boyne | N/A |
| 4 | Earth | 2024 | John Boyne | Buy |
| 5 | Fire | 2024 | John Boyne | Buy |
| 6 | Vuur | 2024 | John Boyne | N/A |
| 7 | Air | 2025 | John Boyne | Buy |
The Elements series is John Boyne’s most recent project, with each novel themed around one of the classical elements. Water was published in 2023, followed by Earth and Fire in 2024, and Air in 2025. Rather than sharing characters or a continuous storyline, the books are linked by their elemental themes, giving Boyne room to write distinct stories under a unifying concept.
This thematic approach lets each novel stand on its own while belonging to a larger set. Boyne has published prolifically throughout his career, and the Elements series represents his current focus. Readers familiar with his earlier work will find the same attention to character and setting that has defined his writing since The Thief of Time in 2000.