Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Breath and Ruin | 2019 | Carrie Ann Ryan | Buy |
| 2 | From Flame and Ash | 2019 | Carrie Ann Ryan | Buy |
| 3 | From Spirit and Binding | 2020 | Carrie Ann Ryan | Buy |
| 4 | From Shadow and Silence | 2021 | Carrie Ann Ryan | Buy |
Carrie Ann Ryan’s Elements of Five is a four-book fantasy romance series published between 2019 and 2021. The series begins with From Breath and Ruin, in which the protagonist discovers a hidden world of elemental magic and finds herself at the center of a brewing war between kingdoms tied to the classical elements. Each subsequent book raises the stakes as the conflict grows and new alliances form.
The four titles follow a clear arc from discovery to resolution. From Flame and Ash, From Spirit and Binding, and From Shadow and Silence continue the story through battles, betrayals, and romantic relationships that develop alongside the larger plot. Ryan, known primarily for her contemporary and paranormal romance, takes a step into epic fantasy territory with this series while keeping the character-driven romance at the center of the story.