Book Review - The Elemental Witch Series by Anya Bast

The difference between witches and warlocks is the difference between good and evil. Anya Bast has taken our world and injected it with witches, warlocks and demons from an alternate universe. Witches are born their gifts in one of the four elements: fire, earth, water or air. With the power over these elements they also have other gifts that compliment their power. Some are raised knowing they are witches and some are "lost witches" who grow into adulthood not knowing the power they possess. For some the power is more than they can handle and they allow it to corrupt their thoughts and actions. Those who use their powers for gain and corruption are the warlocks. They hide behind the international corporation, Duskoff. The top of this corporation think nothing of sacrificing humans and witches in their ruthless quest for power. They bring demons into our world from an alternate world, Eudae. The characters are all vibrant, with pasts that have molded them into complex interesting creatures. Each book takes on a new stage of a journey to keep the Warlocks from achieving there goal to take over the world. While each book has a host of interesting characters, it is centered around a pair of Witches who must fight to survive and save each other from the darkness. These books are billed as paranormal romance, but Anya bast doesn't follow your typical romance formula. Yes, there are the erotic elements and the love story between two characters in each book, Bast breaks the romance walls by filling her stories action and suspense. Her books convey a modern sense of family and belonging, where family is not always the people you share DNA with but the people you can bare your soul to knowing they will stand by you no matter what. That is what the Coven in her books represents. Those who may be outcast in the outside world have a place to fit in. Isn't that something we all want? I believe that is one of the reasons her books are so popular. Whether a main character or a supporting character, one can find someone to relate to in her books. So far there are four books in the series:

Witch Fire- is the story of Jack and Mira. We first learn about the Coven and the secret society of witches who protect us against Warlocks in Witch Fire. Jack,a fire witch, is assigned to protect Mira, an air witch, who doesn't know she is a witch until warlocks show up on her doorstep to kidnap her. Jack is sworn to protect her, but he has a secret that could destroy any trust he gains from Mira. After just getting on her feet after ending a bad marriage the last thing Mira needs is to discover she is a rare an powerful witch, to learn her family has lied to her all her life and to deal with an over-protective, incredibly enticing man. Jack has to come to terms with his own demons from the past as he tries to deny his growing attraction for Mira. As their feeling for each other grow, can he keep his secret from her and keep her safe, or will she become the newest pawn in the Warlocks quest for power?

Witch Blood- Isabella is determined to avenge her sister murder at the hands of a demon brought into this world by the Duskoff Cabal. Thomas as leader of the Coven,want to see justice served as well but must act diplomatically to get the answers he needs to protect his Coven. From the beginning sparks and tempers fly between these two. While they ultimately have the same goal, will they be able to work together to achieve it? Isabella, having had a tragic childhood, has never been able to let anyone close to her, except her sister. Now with her sister gone, the wall she has built around her heart is even thicker. Thomas, as the Coven's leader has never let himself become too attached to a woman. Preferring to let his duty keep him warm at night, until Isabella ignites a passion in him that he can not deny. In the midst of their alluring dance of avoidance, they must defeat a demon who is killing witches to open a portal to another world and capture the head of Duskoff in order to learn how the demon entered our realm. Will they let down their guards and allow each other into their hearts? Will it be in time to save themselves and their fellow witches, or will they have to make an ultimate sacrifice?

Witch Heart- Claire, was born on earth but at age six was whisked into another dimension, Eudae, and has lived as a handmaiden to Rue, Cae of the Atrayi, the Ytrayi demon who rules over Yrystray. In that realm there are no other humans or witches only the four species of demon, Atrika (aggressive warriors), Syari (scholars), Mandari (builders) and Ytrayi (leaders). For 25 years she has lived in their world. For her it is the only home she knows, but when the Atrika seek to destroy the other species and take over Eudae, Rue places Elium, a powerful magickal weapon inside Claire and transports her to Earth. Like a babe fresh from the womb, Claire must learn how to adjust to the world she came from, but has never known. Her only hope is to find Thomas, the witch trapped in her world, whom she helped escape back to Earth. When Thomas learns, Claire is on Earth, he send his best to guard and protect her. Adam is a powerful fire witch and a player. He goes through women like a fish goes through water to evade a fisherman. He is also one of Thomas' top and most trusted men. When given the task to protect Claire he finds himself drawn to her in a way he hasn't been drawn to a woman since his wife died. Over the course of their journey he will open up to Claire and show her a side he has kept hidden from the world since that tragic night. When demons and warlocks will stop at nothing to capture Claire and extract the Elium from her, many will sacrifice their lives to keep her out of the hands of evil. Adam, determined not to have the past repeat itself will do anything to save her. Claire is devastated that others are suffering and dying to keep her safe. Will Rue, come to Earth and find Claire before it is too late, or will the Demons and warlocks succeed in opening a portal to bring devastation to our world?

Witch Fury- Sarafina, is having the ultimate bad week. Her boyfriend dumped her, she's broke, and the foster mom who raised her just passed away. Could things get any worse? Actually, as in life, she should never ask that question. She returns home only to be kidnapped by international playboy and Duskoff Cabal leader, Stephen, with the aid of the UPS guy who has been flirting with her. They let her in on the fact that she is a fire witch and want her to join their cause so they can help her use these previously unknown powers for their gain. Shortly after being taken, members of the Coven rescue all the witches Duskoff has kidnapped. This throws, Sarafina right into the hands of the obnoxious, albeit seductive, Theo. Theo was kidnapped by the Duskoff Cabal as a teenager and tortured for not agreeing to join them. He owes his life to the Coven for saving him. Because he found Sarafina with Stephen he believes she is a warlock and is determined to make her talk. Although he eventually learns she is innocent and tries to make amends, the two are determined to butt heads, while fighting their growing attraction. When the Coven learns that demons are on Earth and in league with the warlocks, Sarafina will offer to go undercover to find answers and help stop them. Will she be able to foil the warlocks plans? Will Theo and Sarafina be able to resist their growing desire for one another? Will Stephen succeed in destroying the Coven once and for all?


These books give you non-stop adventure, while also exploring deeper human emotions and the sacrifices one will make for the ones they love. They tell erotic love stories, but they also tell the tales of friendship. Bast packs a lot into her books and like a great action movie leave you wanting to "kick some butt." Yet, her books are light reads and easy to get through. The fact that she gives you so many story arcs and so much detail never bogs you down. I read all four in one day. It is definitely a great series to read and I look forward to reading more. Maybe the next book in the series will focus on that scholarly, Micah. He has stayed in the background long enough, Anya. I give this series 4.5 out of 5 witch circles.