Arcturus Academy: The Complete Series

Elemental Universe

by A.L. Knorr

Firecracker

In love with one twin, bonded by fire to the other. Welcome to Arcturus Academy.
98% of fire magi who attempt the agonizing forbidden ritual known as The Burning don’t survive. Those who do… level up in ways undreamt of by the Unburned.
I survived.
Now I've got other problems.
Headmaster Chaplin charges me with tutoring struggling student April, but when a bully targets April, I feel my control slipping. It doesn't help that he is my crush's evil twin, who--for reasons no one can explain--I share a powerful mage-bond with.
It might be enough to push me into darkness. Will I emerge a hero or a fiend? Even I cannot say.


Fire Trap

In love with one twin, bonded by fire to the other. Welcome back to Arcturus Academy.
I survived my first semester, but it's not getting easier. I adore Gage, so why do I share a mage-bond with Ryan, a bully who keeps trying to blackmail me and might get both of us killed? He's like a hydra. Whenever I defuse one plot, another springs up in its place. How long can this go on before he gets what he wants?


Fire Games

What could be more serious than my supernatural power coming between me and the man I love?
A power struggle between Arcturus Academy and Firethorne Collegiate.
The stakes? The entire Chaplin estate and all of its assets.


Legends of Fire

Bound by an oath I cannot retract, I must save an old enemy from a new one.
School’s out for summer and all I want is a few weeks at home to recuperate from the roller-coaster ride of my first year at Arcturus Academy. Apparently, that is too much to ask as a promise I made to protect the innocent comes back to haunt me. Venetian crime boss Enzo Barberini has called in his chit.
Now, I find myself on a chase through (and beneath) the gritty, ancient streets of Naples, hunting for not one but two men I hoped never to meet again. My only back-up? A couple of fellow students.
As Arcturus Agency falls apart and my species is threatened with extinction, can I save friends, repay a debt and solve the mystery of fires going out before there are no magi left?
Two out of three ain’t bad.


Source Fire
I thought things would get easier after my oath to the mafia don of Venice was fulfilled, but they've only gotten worse.
My ex-boyfriend is in a coma. The greatest threat the magi have ever faced has neutralized 71% of our species and is hell-bent on 100%. No one knows where he'll strike next, except maybe the enemy-turned-ally whom I have no choice but to trust. My new love interest has asked for an impossible favour and there's still no sign of Janet, the woman who was kidnapped on our watch. Our forces are hanging by a thread, and the mysterious orbs have yet to prove useful.
We are out-gunned, out-matched, and we've been out-maneuvered. I'll admit things look bad. But I still have a few cards left to play in this battle to save the remaining magi, now I just need to find the guts to play them.

Genres: Audiobook, Fantasy

1520 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2023

About the author

A.L. Knorr is a USA Today Bestselling Author and award-winning Canadian conjurer of clean fantasy for teens and the young at heart. Her stories blend elemental magic, epic adventure, fierce female leads, and just enough romance to make your heart flutter (without needing to hide the book from your grandma).

Whether you’re chasing fire demons through Venice, swimming with mermaids off the coast of Poland, or unraveling supernatural conspiracies in ancient ruins, her immersive worlds pull you in—and don’t let go.

No explicit content. No f-bombs. Just page-turning plots, vivid magic, and characters you'll wish were real.

And if you like your fantasy with a little more grit, danger, and fallen angels? Check out Shadows of the Fallen—where secrets are deadly, powers come at a price, and trust is the rarest magic of all.

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Reviews

[Carolyn Gulliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ THE BOOKS💞

Wow, wow, and just WOW!!!
This was an exceptional series full of every single thing wonderful and worthwhile in reading a series.
It has fantasy, action, suspense, AMAZING world building but what always ring true to me is right over wrong, good over bad and the way good people can make a difference in the lives of others. I love the family, friendship, and love that are they key points in this great series. A+++++
READ THE BOOKS💞

[Lisa Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

all that for nothing…

I enjoyed the series but to be honest, I did not like the ending. Just kind of seemed anti climatic to me. Not sure how I would have ended things but I was hoping for redemption of some kind for some. But I’m not the author and it’s not about me. So thank you for the read!

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first two books were great. The last two were complicated and convoluted. The ending was straight up disappointing.

[Susan May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely awesome series. Book 1 A new author for me and all I can say is Wow a great first book to this series. I am hooked. The authors style has caught my attention. Great characters and a plot that keeps you turning pages. Saxony is a mage who survived what is known to mages as The Burning. Not many who attempt it survive but those few that do find their powers leveled up so to speak and they become more powerful. Now she is attending Arcturus Academy to learn how to control her fire power. The catch is that her teacher doesn't want the other students to know about her burning. She manages to get private tutoring after her tests which catches the attention of Ryan who is the evil twin of her boyfriend Gage. Ryan is a bully, a cheater and a liar. Unfortunately even though Saxony dispises him, they share a mage bond. So when Ryan latches onto April who is meak and a poor mage struggling with her power Saxony knows he needs to be taken down a notch or two. A great first book in the series filled with firepower, friendship and betrayel. Book 2 This is really starting to be a great series. Book 2 didn't disappoint. So many great characters. I really like the headmaster Bassel, he is an interesting character. He is strict but also compassionate. He tries to teach the mages what they need to know and steer them in the right direction but not all the students listen to his advice. In this one Ryan is still up to his triscks. He is blackmailing Saxony. He wants her to bring him through a burning and he is using Saxony's friend April to get her to comply. But April has never wanted to be a mage so when her fire goes out she is thrilled. Ryan is furious when he looses his hold over Saxony so he will have to find another way to get what he wants. Meanwhile his twin Gage is blind to his brothers atrocities. Saxony has to get Gage to see he is traveling down the wrong path. I am really loving this series. Another new author for my favorites list. Book 3 What a great series. I really like the characters and each story gets better and better. Saxony is a very complex character but always tries to see the good sides of people. In this one Bassels father has died and his will states that Bassel and his sister Babbs will run the school together. Bassel knows this won't work because his vision for the school is completely different than Babbs. She believes in getting students to go through the dangerouse burning ritual and Bassel fears students will die. Babbs already runs a school that is smaller than Arcturus but basically does the same thing. An agreement is made that they will compete in a sudden death challenge and the winner will get the academy. The competition is fierce and Saxony being the only one that is burned is expected to win. She is nervous when she realizes she will be competing in the final challenge of hand to hand combat with a girl named Ira. Saxony learns that Ira is a hybrid. She is a fire mage but also something else and Saxony has no idea what it is. She will have to be clever to win this challenge and save the school. Book 4 Another great installment in the Arcturus Academy series. Saxony & her friends are involved in a mystery trying to stop someone from stealing the fire from the fire mages. All over the world mages fire was going out just like what happened to April. While involved in another matter, Gage came to help Saxony with another matter and then he was kidnapped. He was taken by the people stealing mage fire so they had to find him as soon as possible. They will also uncover anorher innocent victim a long the way. There was a lot going on in this one and it had great characters & world building. On to book 5. Book 5 What an epic ending to a fantastic series. Another new author for me that has left me speechless. I will definately be reading more of her books. Interesting characters with a wide variety of personalities and takents. A superior villian that didn't show himself until the last 2 books and what a villian he was. Mages were still loosing their fire and bassel and the students couldn't figure out how it was happening. Gage's fire was taken by brutal force and almost killed him. Saxony and his friends vowed to get the responsible person no matter what. Ryan came back to help but I did not trust him at all. He has done nothing but lie and cause turmoil. As the crew learned more about how it was happening, they embarked on a very dangerous journey to find the truth. In the end there was a couple new characters who definately helped a lot in an epic battle. This is now one of my all time favorite series. A perfect read for any fantasy lover .

[PelicanFreak · Rating 4 out of 5]

#1: Firecracker

Gripped me very early in, and kept my attention—no small feat. My first read by this author and it was enough to convince me to read on in the series.
Overall this was an intriguing, sometimes-exciting read.

▪️ Academy vibes.
▪️ Fire magic.
▪️ “Mean Girls” vibes (though both sexes were mean).
▪️ Secrets.
▪️ Betrayal, scandal.
▪️ Strong female lead, who grows before the reader’s ‘eyes’.
▪️ Trials.
▪️ Coming of age.

Overall: well done.
4 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️


Audio:
5 stars on all fronts: performance, production, sound-quality, voice, etc.

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#2: Fire Trap

This one picks up a few months after the end of book 1, with the next school year.

It proved to be a good progression, maintaining the same air of ‘high-school style’ drama, mystery and fire magic. This one also packs a bit of action—very ‘Harry Potter’ ish in set-up style, YA readers should enjoy this installment.

4 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Audio:
5 stars on all fronts: performance, production, sound-quality, voice, etc.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️


#3: Fire Games

This one picks up exactly where book 2 left off—which is fun if you read the series in order. Still has the HP air, aided by a character who smacks of Delores Umbridge.

This one also brings more trials. It’s not as intriguing as the first 2 books and lacks originality, but overall is fun, so I opted to read on for at least 1 more book. We do get a bit more from FMC’s past, which is redeeming for me.

The stakes are elevated in this one, immensely.

• YA-fantasy.
• Juvenile-minded adults.
• Academy setting.
• Trials.
• Puzzles / riddles.
• Love triangle.
• Scandal.

4 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Audio:
5 stars on all fronts: performance, production, sound-quality, voice, etc.
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#4: Legends of Fire

This one is a bit more fast-paced than the previous three, at least at the start, though ultimately it felt a bit longer than it needed to be.
Overall though, it packs plenty of action and excitement.

Well done.
3.5 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Audio:
5 stars on all fronts: performance, production, sound-quality, voice, etc.
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#5: Source Fire
This installment was a lot more slow-paced than the previous 4 books. I semi-enjoyed the characters and some of their banter and the slight mystery aspect, but wasn’t on the edge of my seat.
I think this series could’ve been done in 3 books as each one was a bit slower than the previous, and it didn’t end on the exciting note that it started on. But overall, good writing and character development.

3 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Audio:
5 stars on all fronts: performance, production, sound-quality, voice, etc.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[Barbara Marie Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arcturus Academy: The Complete Series

Arcturus Academy: The Complete Series ~ 🔥 This series was an absolutely incredible read about fire magi, filled with action, twists, and unforgettable characters. From the very beginning in Firecracker, I fell in love with Saxony — Knorr created her with such depth and emotion that she quickly became one of my favorites. I couldn’t wait to dive into the next book, and each one pulled me in even deeper.
OMG 😱 what has Ryan done??? The action never lets up! There were so many shocking turns — fire magi losing their fire, secrets unraveling, and betrayals that made me gasp. Every book was a page-turner that kept me from putting it down. This series is exciting, intense, and addicting — the kind of binge-read that takes over your life until you finish.
The twists and turns were brutal at times — and yes, you really do learn to hate Babs! But I loved the way A.L. Knorr wrapped things up so satisfyingly at the end of each arc while still keeping me desperate for the next installment. When Saxony and Tomio raced to find Gage and fulfill her debt to Enzo, I was on the edge of my seat.
❤️‍🔥 And the ending of the series absolutely delivered! Watching the girls come together to destroy the evil monster was epic and so rewarding. Targa being pregnant with twins added the perfect hopeful touch for the future. Honestly, this was one of the best series I’ve ever read, and I would love one more book showing these fiery women and their loves 10–15 years later (HINT, HINT 😉).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely recommend this series! A.L. Knorr is a master of weaving magic, romance, and action together. Arcturus Academy has everything — forbidden rituals, academy rivalries, shocking betrayals, and powerful sisterhood. If you love fantasy with heart and heat, this is the perfect binge-read.
📚🔥 Best series ever!

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where Wondering Meets Wandering

If you love the large, in charge and ready to barge personality of a young lady who takes nothing lying down but will do no harm (without reason), search no further than one Miss Saxony Cagney. In a world of supernatural empowerment, comes an emerging young woman who already knows exactly who she is and isn’t afraid to let the whole room know. Saxony is everything I always wished I could be when I was her age. She’s the big sister or cousin you might know in real life who always has a smile and a quip, just as quickly as she has a hug and a compassionate word or two ready to go at precisely the moment you need it.

Now, take all of that and add fierceness, fire, rage, attitude, loads of tears, just as much joy, and a whole series of challenges that’ll make you wish it can’t end.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wander through the life and times of a Starfire/Lara Croft fusion?

Read this.

[Beatriz Almeida · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was super into this story. The character story arc, the character development, the world building. It was super fun and well-written with great characters and potential. And then... This amazing, strong, powerful female character that was built up for five books wasn't even the one to bring down the bad guy. A side character who we barely saw, did it. Team work, I get it. But our heroine not ending up the heroine... Just a character who philosophies and gives us a long monologue at the end to "make sense" of everything..and then fire magic still being snuffed out at the end of everything anyways (with minimal exceptions), SO DISAPPOINTED and anti-climactic. I can't shake off the unsatisfied feeling at the end.

[Patti Trillich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Series about Mages & Elementals

This series is a MUST READ for those interested in captivating adventures, well thought out characters whose lives keep you captivated from one book to the next! This author has the gift of story telling nailed & the understanding of how to keep their readers totally enthralled through to the end. The complete Mage series should be read as recommended - water, earth, fire, then air - then flow into the elementals series - water, earth & fire in that order. Doing it this way keeps the flow of the deeper stories complete

[Toni Procter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series

This series was very fast paced, however, I felt the characters were written at a distance. Normally when I read books and I am unable to put them down but this one just had me keep picking it back up. I had no attachment to any of the characters other than the main character. Great read with lots of action. Definitely not an introductory book for most people but would recommend for seasoned book readers.

[Pat · Rating 2 out of 5]

An author I follow recommended this series. I had not read very far when I discovered a swear word. A few chapters later there was another one. I do not like books with swearing & don't think it's appropriate for our young people. They hear enough swearing in real life. I returned the book for a refund.

[Rachel Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've enjoyed all of A.L.Knorr's books so I was delighted when I saw this box set on sale for 80p. Talk about a bargain! And I loved it. Book one was a bit slow because it's the set up for the rest of the series but the rest of the series was brilliant. I particularly loved how the little snippets of information were brought together at the ending to reveal a multilayed, complex history.

[Jj · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series started out fun and intriguing and the description seemed like an amazing read. But end the end what was the point of Gauge and Ryan and Tonio and Saxany had -0 chemistry it felt forced. Was hoping she’d end up with Ryan. The story as a whole was a big misleading build up to what would be a good story just not this one

[Doris Stillings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire Magi

The book is a story about a school of young men and women growing into their selves. The story has a lot of twists. They have to fight a mag who is out to gain all the power he can. He steels the fire magic grom others. There is more to this. I really enjoyed the story. Some parts were very sad, funny, and tragic. I must read

[Kimbercperry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes me wonder?

I have read almost every book A.L has written...still a few to go. I love all the characters so much it is hard to decide which is my favorite. Arcturus Academy had me experiencing all emotions in the right balance. Would definitely recommend The Elemental Series and its side stories.

[Stephen Levesque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read from the very first book to the fifth. Great Reading Everyone!

[Nancy M Ruhland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing.

I loved this series. Plenty of action, the details of the combat training and trials were so intricate. There was plenty of details and information about the various supernaturals . The characters were fascinating. Very engrossing read.

[Nancy]

A Fascinating World

This was an immensely satisfying read. As Saxony was hosted with her fire, the world of the Magi unfolded into an exciting adventure. The writing flowed beautifully, drawing the reader into a place of power and intriguing, compelling characters.

[♡M♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

From start to finish I was enthralled. This gave me so much Harry Potter vibes, the mme even reminded me of Draco I was so here for it!! The magic, the mystery every action scene is done so right, wrote so good I could not put this down. It may be a long box set, but you will FLY through it 🔥

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tedious but fun

While I enjoyed the story line it does get a little tedious with the descriptions and extra side stories. Over all quite a fun read. May just be my own personal preference that made it a little hard to plod through.

[vicki carnicle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc turns academy

This is amazing story from beginning to the end with all the ups down of greed lost of fire mages and finding how to live in the future

[Prismseven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arcturus Academy

I absolutely loved this box set. The characters and the story was interesting and full of action! I truly hope there is a spinoff series.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent series

I absolutely love this series, I wish it were longer. The characters, writing, plots all were intriguing. I laughed, cried and got angry. Read it!

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved having the whole series to read. The author took me into a coming of age story of a girl catapulted into a new reality. Learning new skills in a foreign setting where the rules are important for survival is a challenge, especially when things become life threatening. Enjoy

[Daniel Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely Series

Great series...worth the read. Each series just combines to tell an awesome story with intertwining characters and a bit of magic too.

[Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series. Clean read with very view innuendos. Kept me involved the whole time.

[Rosemary Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have submitted reviews, after listening to the audiobooks for each of the titles contained within this series set box, under each title's pages. (Audible)

[Simonrjbrown · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed

This is a really awesome series only challenge is the other series are happening in parallel. But I enjoyed it anyway

[Heartfulart · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok.

[Patricia W Merritt · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun ride.

It's fun living vicariously through these characters, their adventures, feelings, lo rs and losses.
On to the next!
Thanks again