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Elemental Origins #3
Born of Earth
A trip abroad. A dark secret. Her family's legacy of magic may cost a teen her life…
"Sometimes the most important choices that we have to make in life are stolen from us by the ones we love."
Georjie’s summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Trapped in Ireland with her aunt’s gorgeous but cold adopted son Jasher, her "vacation" gets worse with each passing day. But when a trip to the greenhouse reveals glowing cocoons she shouldn't be able to see, she embarks on a quest to solve a magical mystery… In the pages of an ancient diary, Georjie learns a dark family history and an incredible earthly power. But as she digs deeper and realizes she isn't the only one with a touch of magic, the ghosts of the past may do much more than haunt her. Can Georjie provide justice for her ancestors before she becomes the next family victim? Born of Earth is an enchanting standalone novel in the Elemental Origins series YA urban fantasies. If you like powerful young women, dangerous boys, and spooky spirits, you’ll love USA Today bestseller A.L. Knorr’s ghostly adventure.
"Sometimes the most important choices that we have to make in life are stolen from us by the ones we love."
Georjie’s summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Trapped in Ireland with her aunt’s gorgeous but cold adopted son Jasher, her "vacation" gets worse with each passing day. But when a trip to the greenhouse reveals glowing cocoons she shouldn't be able to see, she embarks on a quest to solve a magical mystery… In the pages of an ancient diary, Georjie learns a dark family history and an incredible earthly power. But as she digs deeper and realizes she isn't the only one with a touch of magic, the ghosts of the past may do much more than haunt her. Can Georjie provide justice for her ancestors before she becomes the next family victim? Born of Earth is an enchanting standalone novel in the Elemental Origins series YA urban fantasies. If you like powerful young women, dangerous boys, and spooky spirits, you’ll love USA Today bestseller A.L. Knorr’s ghostly adventure.
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Published October 23, 2022
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A.L. Knorr
66 books701 followersA.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.
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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.
Join her VIP Reader List for secret book news, and first dibs on every new release:
www(dot)alknorrbooks(dot)com
Find her on IG @alknorrbooks
Amazon:
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December 7, 2024
➺𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀
At this point I'm a fan of the author🥰. Each book in the Elemental Universe has it's own subcategory/ series and that's so exciting. While I just lovedd each and every book of the series, I think I loved Georjie and Jasher's pairing the most!
In the beginning of the book, our fmc Georjie goes to Ireland to live with her aunt and her adopted cousin Jasher for the summer. While Jasher's character isn't too fond of her at the beginning due to some reason unknown to Georjie, they slowly warm up to each other as the story progresses. I was particularly fond of their paring and bond because in the previous books, since all of the books are book 1 for their individual series, the love interests don't get much screen-time? Book-time? Idk lol you get me.
Like all of her pervious books, this book too has it's own mystery aspect which keeps you on your toes and believe me when I said I didn't want to stop reading! It has more of a faerie tale × ghost story vibes with tons of back stories and plot twists and I loved it!
𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 @𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚𝒚𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔
At this point I'm a fan of the author🥰. Each book in the Elemental Universe has it's own subcategory/ series and that's so exciting. While I just lovedd each and every book of the series, I think I loved Georjie and Jasher's pairing the most!
In the beginning of the book, our fmc Georjie goes to Ireland to live with her aunt and her adopted cousin Jasher for the summer. While Jasher's character isn't too fond of her at the beginning due to some reason unknown to Georjie, they slowly warm up to each other as the story progresses. I was particularly fond of their paring and bond because in the previous books, since all of the books are book 1 for their individual series, the love interests don't get much screen-time? Book-time? Idk lol you get me.
Like all of her pervious books, this book too has it's own mystery aspect which keeps you on your toes and believe me when I said I didn't want to stop reading! It has more of a faerie tale × ghost story vibes with tons of back stories and plot twists and I loved it!
𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 @𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚𝒚𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔
May 11, 2024
2024 Reads #288/250
April 12, 2019
This was definitely my favourite book of the series so far. The chemistry between Jasher and Georjayna was just ugh. I literally couldn't put this book down. This one also had the most twists and turns so far.
Gee's power was definitely the most intriguing power so far. I loved that she could see the fairy cocoons and learning how they are formed. I also loved how she was looking into her ancestors and seeing where her power began and what happened in her family.
Jasher was also a complicated character and I loved how we got to see him open up and start to trust Gee. I'm really happy that I decided to pick up the boxset of these books. So that I can carry on marathoning them.
Gee's power was definitely the most intriguing power so far. I loved that she could see the fairy cocoons and learning how they are formed. I also loved how she was looking into her ancestors and seeing where her power began and what happened in her family.
Jasher was also a complicated character and I loved how we got to see him open up and start to trust Gee. I'm really happy that I decided to pick up the boxset of these books. So that I can carry on marathoning them.
March 20, 2020
Wowza
So this is the third book in the series and this book follows the summer of Georji. She intends to spend the summer with her friend targa but when targa makes a choice to travel with her mother instead, Georji makes the decision to go to Ireland to spend the summer with her aunt and adoptive cousin jasher. One day she comes across a greenhouse her cousin is renovating and sees something unbelievable and something not everyone can see. This is where her life changes forever. As she digs into her family history she uncovered an open ended and tragic love story that may still have meaning today. There is a house in Ana that holds all the answers but can she solve the riddle in time.
This is a gripping book and I couldn't put it down it is full of fantasy and suspense a little bit of love too. I am really enjoying delving into this series and I hope A L Knorr writes more into everyone's story. I can't wait to read the next installment
My least favourite character is liz I think her attitude towards georji isn't the correct one to have
My favourite character is jesher, he has experience and so many secrets of his own, this makes him gripping in his own right
So this is the third book in the series and this book follows the summer of Georji. She intends to spend the summer with her friend targa but when targa makes a choice to travel with her mother instead, Georji makes the decision to go to Ireland to spend the summer with her aunt and adoptive cousin jasher. One day she comes across a greenhouse her cousin is renovating and sees something unbelievable and something not everyone can see. This is where her life changes forever. As she digs into her family history she uncovered an open ended and tragic love story that may still have meaning today. There is a house in Ana that holds all the answers but can she solve the riddle in time.
This is a gripping book and I couldn't put it down it is full of fantasy and suspense a little bit of love too. I am really enjoying delving into this series and I hope A L Knorr writes more into everyone's story. I can't wait to read the next installment
My least favourite character is liz I think her attitude towards georji isn't the correct one to have
My favourite character is jesher, he has experience and so many secrets of his own, this makes him gripping in his own right
July 13, 2024
Jasher and Georjayna had so much chemistry!!! I may not have enjoyed Saxony's book, but this one was so good! I love how Georjayna explored her ancestry and got to know her history. I still prefer Targa's power and book, but this one is a close second!! I'm intrigued by how all the girls will come together and what their powers will do together. Jasher is a complicated character, and seeing him finally open up to Georjayna and trust her made the story even better. I'm now impatient to get to Aiko's book and see what her power is.
July 19, 2017
Of all the things I could possibly say about this book, the biggest one is probably "read this!"
Oh my goodness. This is such a great story. It is full of unique magic and mythology. It has a protagonist I love. It has something that's hard to find in content. It has excitement and intrigue. It has everything I didn't know I was looking for in a story.
The market is saturated with YA fantasy books, but I assure you this one is unique and stands head and shoulders above most of them.
The only complaints I have about this book are pretty minor. There are some typos or transcription errors (words spelled wrong or missing). And I personally didn't care for the idea of the love interest as the cousin, even if he was adopted. It just weirds me out. Honestly though, if it weren't for those two small things, this would have been five stars for me.
Go read it.
Oh my goodness. This is such a great story. It is full of unique magic and mythology. It has a protagonist I love. It has something that's hard to find in content. It has excitement and intrigue. It has everything I didn't know I was looking for in a story.
The market is saturated with YA fantasy books, but I assure you this one is unique and stands head and shoulders above most of them.
The only complaints I have about this book are pretty minor. There are some typos or transcription errors (words spelled wrong or missing). And I personally didn't care for the idea of the love interest as the cousin, even if he was adopted. It just weirds me out. Honestly though, if it weren't for those two small things, this would have been five stars for me.
Go read it.
March 24, 2017
Clap your hands if you believe in fairies; I do!
Another great story by A.L. Knorr of a teenage girl's journey to coming into her "elemental" powers and adulthood. This was my favorite story by far, as the imperfections, hardships, and stereotypes overcome by the main character and her love interest, made them more 'real', relatable, and easy to root for. The theme of personal growth, love, forgiveness, and redemption revealed in each book, is at its heartwarming best in this installment of the series.
Another great story by A.L. Knorr of a teenage girl's journey to coming into her "elemental" powers and adulthood. This was my favorite story by far, as the imperfections, hardships, and stereotypes overcome by the main character and her love interest, made them more 'real', relatable, and easy to root for. The theme of personal growth, love, forgiveness, and redemption revealed in each book, is at its heartwarming best in this installment of the series.
November 12, 2020
It was a nice story. However, I dislike how Born of Earth lulled only to quickly crescendo to a paranormal showdown that ends as quickly as it started.
November 4, 2022
Ersilia F. - per RFS
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Nel terzo volume della saga fantasy Le figlie degli elementi ci troviamo nella magica Irlanda, dove la nostra protagonista Georjayna decide di passare l’estate nell’antica dimora di famiglia dalla zia Faith e dal suo misterioso figlio adottivo Jasher.
Georjayna ha sempre avuto un difficile rapporto con la , sempre impegnata con il lavoro e poco presente per lei, tanto da farla sentire quasi invisibile ai suoi occhi. Vorrebbe cercare di instaurare un dialogo che vada al di là di un semplice saluto a fine giornata ed è anche per questo motivo che decide di passare l’estate dalla zia, così diversa dalla sorella.
Nonostante l’inizio un po’ burrascoso con l’attraente Jasher, così burbero, scostante e avverso alla tecnologia, le sue giornate diventano sempre più coinvolgenti grazie a un segreto contenuto nella rigogliosa serra curata dal “cugino”. Un antico mistero legato a una antenata di Georjayna, una figura tragica e dal destino avverso.
Il medesimo che legherà anche i due giovani.
Rispetto ai primi due volumi, Figlia della terra è più coinvolgente, più ricco pathos e suspense. Sebbene alcuni aspetti siano un cliché (il vecchio diario dell’antenata, la maledizione di un amore spezzato…), lo stile scorrevole e senza punti morti ha reso accattivante la lettura. E onestamente, quando io sento di maledizioni e vecchie leggende sono proprio nel mio elemento e il risultato è che l’ho letteralmente divorato!
Mi sarei però aspettata qualche descrizione in più sull’Irlanda, invece rimane un tantino ai margini.
Il focus della narrazione è il cambiamento che Georjayna subisce, la sua scoperta di essere in grado di vedere oltre il nostro mondo, di riuscire a scorgere la magia che ci circonda, di avere il potere di modellarla, di sentire e vedere attraverso di essa cos’è accaduto nel passato.
Nonostante alcune parti siano alquanto frettolose, la trama è comunque ben sviluppata, i personaggi sono sfaccettati e l’instalove non è stucchevole… anzi devo dire che la parte romance è quasi da contorno (cosa che io non disdegno affatto ehehe).
Un libro che è puro intrattenimento, perfetto da leggere quando si ha voglia di una storia leggera.
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Nel terzo volume della saga fantasy Le figlie degli elementi ci troviamo nella magica Irlanda, dove la nostra protagonista Georjayna decide di passare l’estate nell’antica dimora di famiglia dalla zia Faith e dal suo misterioso figlio adottivo Jasher.
Georjayna ha sempre avuto un difficile rapporto con la , sempre impegnata con il lavoro e poco presente per lei, tanto da farla sentire quasi invisibile ai suoi occhi. Vorrebbe cercare di instaurare un dialogo che vada al di là di un semplice saluto a fine giornata ed è anche per questo motivo che decide di passare l’estate dalla zia, così diversa dalla sorella.
Nonostante l’inizio un po’ burrascoso con l’attraente Jasher, così burbero, scostante e avverso alla tecnologia, le sue giornate diventano sempre più coinvolgenti grazie a un segreto contenuto nella rigogliosa serra curata dal “cugino”. Un antico mistero legato a una antenata di Georjayna, una figura tragica e dal destino avverso.
Il medesimo che legherà anche i due giovani.
Rispetto ai primi due volumi, Figlia della terra è più coinvolgente, più ricco pathos e suspense. Sebbene alcuni aspetti siano un cliché (il vecchio diario dell’antenata, la maledizione di un amore spezzato…), lo stile scorrevole e senza punti morti ha reso accattivante la lettura. E onestamente, quando io sento di maledizioni e vecchie leggende sono proprio nel mio elemento e il risultato è che l’ho letteralmente divorato!
Mi sarei però aspettata qualche descrizione in più sull’Irlanda, invece rimane un tantino ai margini.
Il focus della narrazione è il cambiamento che Georjayna subisce, la sua scoperta di essere in grado di vedere oltre il nostro mondo, di riuscire a scorgere la magia che ci circonda, di avere il potere di modellarla, di sentire e vedere attraverso di essa cos’è accaduto nel passato.
Nonostante alcune parti siano alquanto frettolose, la trama è comunque ben sviluppata, i personaggi sono sfaccettati e l’instalove non è stucchevole… anzi devo dire che la parte romance è quasi da contorno (cosa che io non disdegno affatto ehehe).
Un libro che è puro intrattenimento, perfetto da leggere quando si ha voglia di una storia leggera.
April 6, 2017
it was okay, calling the main guy cousin at the start really threw me off though...the story was a little cliched and there were some plot holes... it seemed like all the characters with magic were a bit overpowered for the time that had lapsed since discovering their powers..
March 25, 2024
Hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
March 13, 2017
Loved these books can't wait for the next one. The twist on how they get their powers is
Unique and I love the way they all fit together. I love the way the girls relate to each other separately and together
Unique and I love the way they all fit together. I love the way the girls relate to each other separately and together
March 12, 2017
Second in the series. Quick, enjoyable read.
March 4, 2017
Epic series
This entire series is so captivating thus far. The story has elements to it that have been done over and over again, but the twist that A.L. Knorr adds to them keep everything fresh and exciting. I cannot wait for the next installment!
This entire series is so captivating thus far. The story has elements to it that have been done over and over again, but the twist that A.L. Knorr adds to them keep everything fresh and exciting. I cannot wait for the next installment!
July 23, 2022
4.5 stars! This was the best one in this series so far. I’m really enjoying this magic/elemental, faerie genre.
August 7, 2017
So good!
I'm really loving this series abundant wait for all the girls to reunite and continue the adventure. I really want to know what will happen to them next. I loved learning more about Georgie and the relationship she has with her mother. The plot twists were also unexpected and amazing! If you like fae, nature, Irish lore, and a touch of romance, this is right up your alley.
On to the next!
I'm really loving this series abundant wait for all the girls to reunite and continue the adventure. I really want to know what will happen to them next. I loved learning more about Georgie and the relationship she has with her mother. The plot twists were also unexpected and amazing! If you like fae, nature, Irish lore, and a touch of romance, this is right up your alley.
On to the next!
October 12, 2017
Amazing!
This book was so captivating that I finished it within a day! This is one of my new favorite series! I can wait to read the rest. The way the different characters all come together and how all of their stories are starting to overlap one another is awesome. You start to get close to each girl and you just can wait until all of them are together and finally spill their guts to each other. Can’t wait!❤️ this series!
This book was so captivating that I finished it within a day! This is one of my new favorite series! I can wait to read the rest. The way the different characters all come together and how all of their stories are starting to overlap one another is awesome. You start to get close to each girl and you just can wait until all of them are together and finally spill their guts to each other. Can’t wait!❤️ this series!
November 1, 2017
Outstanding!!!
I just finished reading Born of Earth and like the other two Elemental Origins Novels Born of Water and Born of Fire, it grabbed me by the hand and took me on a wonderful trip that I didn't want to end. The characters were so real that they could have stepped off the page and become apart of my world and I would have welcomed them both with both with open arms. I hope to see more of Georjayna and Mashed in the future.
I just finished reading Born of Earth and like the other two Elemental Origins Novels Born of Water and Born of Fire, it grabbed me by the hand and took me on a wonderful trip that I didn't want to end. The characters were so real that they could have stepped off the page and become apart of my world and I would have welcomed them both with both with open arms. I hope to see more of Georjayna and Mashed in the future.
January 2, 2023
Extra star for the characters but...
...in this book's case (unexpectedly enough), I wasn't overly fond of the development of the element in question (Earth). Frankly (and it's so weird to say this), the element's story faltered in ways that the previous two books didn't. You would think that would bring the rating even LOWER than the 3-stars this series has been averaging, but alas....that didn't happen. There were too many moments that I enjoyed more here than I did in the previous two books, and that's mainly because of the characters.
In fact, this book started out stronger than the others. I was even loving it for most of the way. It had a quicker first act than the others. I took a more immediate liking to Georjayna's personality more than I did to Targa and Saxony. I loved her self-expression, whether its conversationally or narratively. She had such a fun way with words that I haven't seen, which made her, quite simply, a delight. Secondary and side characters were entertaining in their own right, including Jasher, who's interactions (and lack thereof) with Georjie were among my FAVORITE of this entire series.
Now of course, I do feel compelled to reiterate my general dislike for the main element in this book (being Earth). While this Earth element was still interesting in its own right (I give the author props for some vivid imagination), I personally didn't care for all the "extras" that went with this element. I don't want to spoil what those extras are, but once those features entered the story and sorta took over, it caused the Earth element to lose the luster. It was all just a bit too much paranormal magic for my taste. To be fair, it's probably all The Last Airbender's fault. *facepalm*
I also didn't care for the main unanswered question of how the heck Jasher's birth happened, as there was no legitimate explanation for it at ALL. How was it even possible? I'm hoping that, should I continue this series, there will come an answer to that, but somehow, I really doubt it. Fortunately, though, I'm still interested in enough in the series to continue the journey. For now. Let's see what the next entry holds.
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...in this book's case (unexpectedly enough), I wasn't overly fond of the development of the element in question (Earth). Frankly (and it's so weird to say this), the element's story faltered in ways that the previous two books didn't. You would think that would bring the rating even LOWER than the 3-stars this series has been averaging, but alas....that didn't happen. There were too many moments that I enjoyed more here than I did in the previous two books, and that's mainly because of the characters.
In fact, this book started out stronger than the others. I was even loving it for most of the way. It had a quicker first act than the others. I took a more immediate liking to Georjayna's personality more than I did to Targa and Saxony. I loved her self-expression, whether its conversationally or narratively. She had such a fun way with words that I haven't seen, which made her, quite simply, a delight. Secondary and side characters were entertaining in their own right, including Jasher, who's interactions (and lack thereof) with Georjie were among my FAVORITE of this entire series.
Now of course, I do feel compelled to reiterate my general dislike for the main element in this book (being Earth). While this Earth element was still interesting in its own right (I give the author props for some vivid imagination), I personally didn't care for all the "extras" that went with this element. I don't want to spoil what those extras are, but once those features entered the story and sorta took over, it caused the Earth element to lose the luster. It was all just a bit too much paranormal magic for my taste. To be fair, it's probably all The Last Airbender's fault. *facepalm*
I also didn't care for the main unanswered question of how the heck Jasher's birth happened, as there was no legitimate explanation for it at ALL. How was it even possible? I'm hoping that, should I continue this series, there will come an answer to that, but somehow, I really doubt it. Fortunately, though, I'm still interested in enough in the series to continue the journey. For now. Let's see what the next entry holds.
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July 18, 2019
This is a delightful coming-of-age story with plenty of magic and mystery and thrill and romance (though the beginning half is at a rather leisurely pace). Georjayna is the typical teenager, glued to her cell phone, chatting with her best friends, practically drooling over her muscular adopted cousin, and hating that her mother pawned her off on relatives for the summer (and like one of the other reviewers said I didn't really get that she was supposed to be from Canada, until somewhere near halfway). (This is easily read without having to pick up the other books beforehand, and it does wrap up without cliffhanging). I loved Jasher, who once he thaws toward Georjie has an eager, excited, and highly artistic personality. There was plenty of magic in this. I did really like the fairies, though they seemed perhaps a bit too whimsical in this and were portrayed as little more than fireflies (I was hoping for more to them). While I liked the romance, it felt a bit off-kilter. As in, Jasher was repeatedly described as having a bit of beard and stubble to him, not to mention broad and muscular, and he talks very maturely, so I kept picturing him in his mid-twenties, but then it keeps getting mentioned that he’s close to Georjie’s age (which seemed to be around 16), so my mind was having trouble picturing him in Georjie’s age group. I loved that Georjie had to do some growing up and changing her outlook and values during the course of this adventure, and actually deal with her home life as well as finding out a lot about her family history. And I really did love her racing around, investigating the family mystery she had uncovered. There were some threads though that never really got answered (specifically some ghosts lurking around in places that after the first mention were never addressed again). The largest issue I had with this was that for the most part, the story feels like it’s being told in the immediate, but then every so often, the author tossed in phrases like if I knew then what I know now, which suddenly made it sound like she was writing from a decade into the future, which was rather disconcerting since it takes me out of the immediate.
May 4, 2018
Catch it in full at ♀ Bookworm
If I were to describe this book in a few words I’d definitely pick the following: powerful teenage drama with a pinch of the iceberg. Because, hell, we just found out something major; and it has nothing to do with Georgie’s newfound abilities. Although that was pretty spectacular. As I said before this series has no flaws so far. By the way, did I say that before? Damn, brain, think… NOPE, I DID NOT.
Abby-Lyn did manage to pull me in and believe that I was in Ireland (the same for Poland, Targa’s story, and Italy, Saxony’s story). Feeling like I should visit. And update my data plan beforehand… anyways, we are aware that Georgie didn’t want to be there to begin with, but she’s gonna warm up to her aunt and her adopted cousin, Jasher. And while at it, she might have to rehab from technology for awhile because what she’s about to find out, will certainly add more to the iceberg that has become more visible on the horizon.
As the title suggests, Georgie will be connected to the Earth, and with the help of a ghost whisperer of sorts, a character damped from tragedy and misunderstanding, she’s ought to know the Earth at its intimacy. And without giving much away, Georgie will have the help of very powerful dreams and a diary from a century-old relative to help her out on how far she can go and connect. And more importantly, how to see what’s below the surface, because it’s a BIG DEAL that something is coming (damn, I almost wrote, “expecting the Thanos of this series”).
If I were to describe this book in a few words I’d definitely pick the following: powerful teenage drama with a pinch of the iceberg. Because, hell, we just found out something major; and it has nothing to do with Georgie’s newfound abilities. Although that was pretty spectacular. As I said before this series has no flaws so far. By the way, did I say that before? Damn, brain, think… NOPE, I DID NOT.
Abby-Lyn did manage to pull me in and believe that I was in Ireland (the same for Poland, Targa’s story, and Italy, Saxony’s story). Feeling like I should visit. And update my data plan beforehand… anyways, we are aware that Georgie didn’t want to be there to begin with, but she’s gonna warm up to her aunt and her adopted cousin, Jasher. And while at it, she might have to rehab from technology for awhile because what she’s about to find out, will certainly add more to the iceberg that has become more visible on the horizon.
As the title suggests, Georgie will be connected to the Earth, and with the help of a ghost whisperer of sorts, a character damped from tragedy and misunderstanding, she’s ought to know the Earth at its intimacy. And without giving much away, Georgie will have the help of very powerful dreams and a diary from a century-old relative to help her out on how far she can go and connect. And more importantly, how to see what’s below the surface, because it’s a BIG DEAL that something is coming (damn, I almost wrote, “expecting the Thanos of this series”).
August 17, 2017
My second read in the Origins of Elements series and I was entranced with Georgie story.
The relationship between Georgie and her mother had been mentioned in Born of Water but reading it from the girl point of view gave it a new impact. After that it was nice to meet Faith and I started to wonder how the adopted cousin of Georgie would be like.
I was not anticipating that Jasher had more than one secrets. I liked that the town would turn out to be like a big puzzle where hints would be hidden in the earth, in elder and in plain sight.
I was a bit disappointed by how the final situation started, it sounded a bit cliché (call all known powers and allies and see what happen). And then when everybody is dying Georgie suddenly had an illumination of power at last moment.
But in the end, I was fascinated by the real power of the Earth and the connection Georgie feel toward living things (or not) and the story about lines.
So overall, Born of Earth was a good reading and another part of the fresco of the elements.
The relationship between Georgie and her mother had been mentioned in Born of Water but reading it from the girl point of view gave it a new impact. After that it was nice to meet Faith and I started to wonder how the adopted cousin of Georgie would be like.
I was not anticipating that Jasher had more than one secrets. I liked that the town would turn out to be like a big puzzle where hints would be hidden in the earth, in elder and in plain sight.
I was a bit disappointed by how the final situation started, it sounded a bit cliché (call all known powers and allies and see what happen). And then when everybody is dying Georgie suddenly had an illumination of power at last moment.
But in the end, I was fascinated by the real power of the Earth and the connection Georgie feel toward living things (or not) and the story about lines.
So overall, Born of Earth was a good reading and another part of the fresco of the elements.
November 29, 2021
In this third book of the series, we follow Georjayna as she sirens the summer in Ireland. She is shocked when her gorgeous adopted cousin, Jasher, throws an angry tirade at her for using her phone near his greenhouse on her first day there. As she learns more about his past she begins to have compassion for him and the beginning of trust starts to grow. When he points out a group of butterfly cocoons but skips the prettiest purple one, she asks and he is floored that she can see it. This begins her journey into learning about her connection to the Fae. And get family history with their connections to the Fae.
I really liked the slow subtle way the story unfolds without all the answers just in your face. Georjayna didn't find all the answers and had to learn and read between the lines. I loved the healing element of her powers.
I look forward to seeing her in the book when they all finally come together. I'm excited to learn about Akiko in the next book. I feel like we don't have a real vibe about who she is yet.
I really liked the slow subtle way the story unfolds without all the answers just in your face. Georjayna didn't find all the answers and had to learn and read between the lines. I loved the healing element of her powers.
I look forward to seeing her in the book when they all finally come together. I'm excited to learn about Akiko in the next book. I feel like we don't have a real vibe about who she is yet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2023
While I enjoyed this book very much it didn't have quite same the zing for me as Born of Water and Born of Fire. It's about half the length of the previous two books and has a much younger vibe.
That being said, it was still a fun read about fairies, earth power, and a little mother/daughter drama on the side.
There was also the faintest tease of a romance which felt very sweet.
And of course, Ireland, such a beautiful setting and the obvious choice for a story about the fae.
The two main characters, Georjie and Jasher, are realistic and very likeable.
I wish the book was longer and had a more complicated plot. There was really only one big conflict (which was exciting and well done) but when I finished the book I really just wanted a whole lot more.
It's a good thing I ended up buying the complete kindle set. I'll take a little break and then read Born of Air.
This book sits solidly in the fantasy YA camp and would probably be best enjoyed by 13-16 year-olds.
That being said, it was still a fun read about fairies, earth power, and a little mother/daughter drama on the side.
There was also the faintest tease of a romance which felt very sweet.
And of course, Ireland, such a beautiful setting and the obvious choice for a story about the fae.
The two main characters, Georjie and Jasher, are realistic and very likeable.
I wish the book was longer and had a more complicated plot. There was really only one big conflict (which was exciting and well done) but when I finished the book I really just wanted a whole lot more.
It's a good thing I ended up buying the complete kindle set. I'll take a little break and then read Born of Air.
This book sits solidly in the fantasy YA camp and would probably be best enjoyed by 13-16 year-olds.
July 29, 2018
So much of fantasy these days are the same tropes (vampires and shape shifters, elves and orcs, etc., et. al.). I love fantasy so that doesn't really upset me too much, but it does make it especially appreciated when a fantasy (especially one set in modern days, i.e. urban fantasy, my "sweet spot") is both well written AND original. AL Knorr's Elemental Origins novels definitely fit into that category, and Born of Earth is an absolutely fantastic take on Earth magic. Add in the fact that the author does a really great job of creating interesting and well developed characters, who are a pleasure to watch grow, and a plot that's just plain fun, and you just know that this book is yet another winner for enjoying.
May 16, 2019
I was thrown off by the fact that the main guy was introduced as her cousin in the first place then between the lines he gradually shifted into her main love interest and I just couldn't. 😂😂 I just don't know why we were to ship two people who had been introduced as cousins albeit one being adopted. I don't know how love works, probably, but this felt very incesty and I could not ship them for the love of me.
The story is fluffy and fun and easy to get through. That's for sure. I enjoyed it and I know people in a book slump are also going to enjoy it. The main character was sort of annoying was annoying with her Mary Sue over powered ways. But other thank that, anyone can get through this book.
The story is fluffy and fun and easy to get through. That's for sure. I enjoyed it and I know people in a book slump are also going to enjoy it. The main character was sort of annoying was annoying with her Mary Sue over powered ways. But other thank that, anyone can get through this book.
July 17, 2017
A story of forgiveness and love.
I enjoyed this YA story about a 17 year old girl learning not only about her family heritage, but also about forgiveness and intent. This was an easy, enjoyable beach read. Georjayna goes to Ireland to stay with her aunt and adopted cousin Jasher for the summer. There she learns about the Faye and their connection to her family. She becomes "Wise", an earth elemental. When she returns home, she realizes that she and her friends attend a high school situated on ley lines. Now that I've read the first three, I can't wait to continue the series. The stories tell not only about family and myths, it also has life lessons.
I enjoyed this YA story about a 17 year old girl learning not only about her family heritage, but also about forgiveness and intent. This was an easy, enjoyable beach read. Georjayna goes to Ireland to stay with her aunt and adopted cousin Jasher for the summer. There she learns about the Faye and their connection to her family. She becomes "Wise", an earth elemental. When she returns home, she realizes that she and her friends attend a high school situated on ley lines. Now that I've read the first three, I can't wait to continue the series. The stories tell not only about family and myths, it also has life lessons.
October 31, 2017
Well written, good addition to the series
I have just gone back and left reviews on the other parts of this series which I don't typically do so you can guess that I enjoyed these books. This entry is almost as good as the first, Born in Water, due to excellent world-building and good story outline. There is, however, a lot happening in this book so the plot swings to the next event before you have time to assimilate the information, which I didn't like. Maybe fewer plot points and a bit more development would make a stronger story. Still, well worth it to all readers, not just YA. Stop being snobby people - a book is a book. Age is just a construct!.
I have just gone back and left reviews on the other parts of this series which I don't typically do so you can guess that I enjoyed these books. This entry is almost as good as the first, Born in Water, due to excellent world-building and good story outline. There is, however, a lot happening in this book so the plot swings to the next event before you have time to assimilate the information, which I didn't like. Maybe fewer plot points and a bit more development would make a stronger story. Still, well worth it to all readers, not just YA. Stop being snobby people - a book is a book. Age is just a construct!.
February 23, 2018
A magical story full of wonder and awe
This is a magical story full of wonder and awe. I loved Ms Knorr’s description of the birth of the fairies and how they recognized Georjie as a ‘Wise’. It felt very ethereal. As Georjie learns more about her ancestry, she finds the All was not beautiful and good. But she learns how to turn bad to good and heal not only Jasher and his ‘da’ but also her relationship with her own mom. Again Ms Knorr’s description of how Georjie accomplished this was like a very powerful dream. I would definitely love to read more about Georjie and her promising future with Jasher.
This is a magical story full of wonder and awe. I loved Ms Knorr’s description of the birth of the fairies and how they recognized Georjie as a ‘Wise’. It felt very ethereal. As Georjie learns more about her ancestry, she finds the All was not beautiful and good. But she learns how to turn bad to good and heal not only Jasher and his ‘da’ but also her relationship with her own mom. Again Ms Knorr’s description of how Georjie accomplished this was like a very powerful dream. I would definitely love to read more about Georjie and her promising future with Jasher.
August 31, 2018
I enjoyed most of this book and I like Georji almost as much as I like Targa.
The only thing I didn't really like about this storyline is the decision to make the love interest an adopted relative. This meant there had to be an insistence in pointing out that he wasn't a blood relative and so not really related. Wow, way to say that adopted kids are never truly part of the family. The plot could have remained the same just by letting him by unofficially fostered rather than fully adopted then saying he isn't really family. But if that doesn't bother you, then the rest of this should be great!
The only thing I didn't really like about this storyline is the decision to make the love interest an adopted relative. This meant there had to be an insistence in pointing out that he wasn't a blood relative and so not really related. Wow, way to say that adopted kids are never truly part of the family. The plot could have remained the same just by letting him by unofficially fostered rather than fully adopted then saying he isn't really family. But if that doesn't bother you, then the rest of this should be great!
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