Witches of Etlantium Series by Thea Atkinson

Sometimes to save a world, you must destroy it.The witches of Etlantium are charged with keeping the children of Liliah safe, but when an oracle accuses the ruler of seeking to destroy his own city through civil war, there is only one witch brave enough to do what must be done.Readers of Water Witch will find this background story full of historical intrigue, enchantment, and old world mythology and legends with just a dose of reincarnation theory thrown in... moreSometimes to save a world, you must destroy it.The witches of Etlantium are charged with keeping the children of Liliah safe, but when an oracle accuses the ruler of seeking to destroy his own city through civil war, there is only one witch brave enough to do what must be done.Readers of Water Witch will find this background story full of historical intrigue, enchantment, and old world mythology and legends with just a dose of reincarnation theory thrown in. Seeds of the Soul is the beginning of an epic fantasy series for all ages but is recommended for those readers over 16. less

In a world where love is a thing to kill for, can she find one to die for?Alaysha has always been an outcast in her own world. Her father exploits her magic, using her as a weapon of destruction to conquer his enemies, and so she lives on the fringes of her village, hated and alone. With each war and every campaign, she grows more afraid that she will never be more than just a weapon, that she will lose herself to a power she can't control.Then the unthinkable happens... moreIn a world where love is a thing to kill for, can she find one to die for?Alaysha has always been an outcast in her own world. Her father exploits her magic, using her as a weapon of destruction to conquer his enemies, and so she lives on the fringes of her village, hated and alone. With each war and every campaign, she grows more afraid that she will never be more than just a weapon, that she will lose herself to a power she can't control.Then the unthinkable happens. An enigmatic stranger escapes her power. He's handsome, arrogant, and mysterious. And he claims to know the key to guiding her destructive magic. She just has to be willing to face the dark secrets of her past.But taking control of that unbridled power isn't as easy as it may seem. And that key to managing her power just might open more than she bargains for… less

Will the witch of flame help control her power…or set it all ablaze?Alaysha's tenuous control of her overwhelming power isn't enough. The people she loves are still threatened by her deadly magic. She'll do anything to learn to control it…even mentoring with a powerful fire witch who seems to have more than just her welfare in mind.Just as she begins to harness the magic, a long-buried secret threatens to undo all the work she's done... moreWill the witch of flame help control her power…or set it all ablaze?Alaysha's tenuous control of her overwhelming power isn't enough. The people she loves are still threatened by her deadly magic. She'll do anything to learn to control it…even mentoring with a powerful fire witch who seems to have more than just her welfare in mind.Just as she begins to harness the magic, a long-buried secret threatens to undo all the work she's done. Soon, it isn't just Alaysha's magic that endangers the village. There's a war going on that she had no idea was being waged. And she has been fighting the wrong enemy.If Alaysha is to survive her own unbridled power and rally her loved ones together to face this new, unexpected threat, she will need help. But the only person she can trust now, is a brooding, battle-hardened warrior.And he doesn't even like her…I Continue the journey with Alaysha and drop back into her skin as she marshals the strength to thrive amid seemingly insurmountable odds. This spellbinding next installment of the coming of age fantasy series Witches of Etlantium will have you rooting for a reluctant warrior as well as a powerful witch . less

The wolves smelled the milk and blood on her and they came.Alkaia, a warrior of Enyalia, has been exiled from her homeland, divested of all the tools she needs to survive because she dared free the man Theron from certain death. Now, she must find a way to use that vulnerability for survival. But will she be able to save the infant too, or will that come at a cost she's not ready to pay?Sons of Alkaia is book 3 in the Tales from Etlantium series: a prequel series to Elemental Magic... moreThe wolves smelled the milk and blood on her and they came.Alkaia, a warrior of Enyalia, has been exiled from her homeland, divested of all the tools she needs to survive because she dared free the man Theron from certain death. Now, she must find a way to use that vulnerability for survival. But will she be able to save the infant too, or will that come at a cost she's not ready to pay?Sons of Alkaia is book 3 in the Tales from Etlantium series: a prequel series to Elemental Magic. This new adult supernatural fantasy series is for women of all ages, but recommended for those over seventeen. Those readers who enjoyed Theron's Tale will enjoy the continuation of the story from Alkaia's viewpoint. less

On the run from Aislin, Alaysha and her comrades enter the burnt lands only to suffer the real threat of starvation and thirst. If she could find a way to use the approaching travelers for her good, Alaysha is sure they'll all be saved. But when the fellow travelers turn out to be a caste of Enyalia who have no use for men save the one ritual they abduct them for, their salvation quickly shifts to a bid for freedom as Alaysha must find a way to save all her men from certain death... moreOn the run from Aislin, Alaysha and her comrades enter the burnt lands only to suffer the real threat of starvation and thirst. If she could find a way to use the approaching travelers for her good, Alaysha is sure they'll all be saved. But when the fellow travelers turn out to be a caste of Enyalia who have no use for men save the one ritual they abduct them for, their salvation quickly shifts to a bid for freedom as Alaysha must find a way to save all her men from certain death. Bone Witch is book three in the Elemental Magic series, a new adult supernatural fantasy series for women of all ages, but recommended for those over seventeen. There's a good bit of intrigue, a smidgen of magic, and of course, some steamy romance. less

When grieving water witch Alaysha leaves the Highlands in search of her half-brother, she thinks she'll find peace, freedom, and a new life with those she loves. Her new found control of her power means she need never be exploited or used again... moreWhen grieving water witch Alaysha leaves the Highlands in search of her half-brother, she thinks she'll find peace, freedom, and a new life with those she loves. Her new found control of her power means she need never be exploited or used again. Too soon, she realizes she can't avoid becoming embroiled in the darkest parts of Aislin's war, she traps herself in a cycle of compassionless decisions that remind her more of her father than she'd like, and the people she cares about are even more embroiled in danger than before. Read the fascinating final installment of the Witches of Etlantium and find out how power, manipulation, and finding yourself can take you on a gruesome, thrilling, yet deeply romantic ride. less