Teen warlock Anna Atticus Stone tries to get into the prestigious Academy of Arcane Arts, but her jealous sister has other plans.
Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone is a complete, three-book epic fantasy series by Amazon bestselling author Sever Bronny: a coming-of-age story of lightning magic, a thousand-year-old academy, and a warlock family in turmoil. Every book is rated 4.7 or higher on Amazon. It is a prequel to The Arinthian Line that stands completely on its own, so you can start here.
Anna Atticus Stone is the legendary mentor readers meet in The Arinthian Line. Here you follow her from a chaotic childhood, through the Academy of Arcane Arts, to the mother and wise champion she becomes.
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The series at a glance
- Books: 3 (the series is complete)
- Genres: epic fantasy, coming-of-age, young adult fantasy, magic academy
- Reader age: suitable for ages 10 to retiree
- Ratings: 4.7 or higher on Amazon for every book, from more than 1,400 ratings, and 4.5 to 4.7 on Goodreads
- Where it fits: a stand-alone prequel to The Arinthian Line, so no earlier books are needed
- Setting: Sithesia, home of the Academy of Arcane Arts
- Audiobooks: narrated by Moira Quirk
- Kindle Unlimited: all three books are free to read with a Kindle Unlimited subscription
The Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone books in order
Book 1: Prodigy of Thunder
Lightning spellcraft meets high-stakes magic academy.
The youngest warlock to ever wield lightning, fourteen-year-old Anna Atticus Stone dreams of attending the prestigious Academy of Arcane Arts. Except her life’s a mess: she’s friendless, her older sister keeps knocking her teeth out, and her parents constantly argue. Anna endures the chaos by studying for the entrance trials, because a pass will mean friends, warlock tournaments, and exploring a thousand-year-old academy, maybe even solving a mystery or two. But when she discovers her father carries an ancient and powerful secret intended for only one daughter, a secret her sister will do anything to possess, Anna finds herself in a desperate fight for her family and her very future.
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Book 2: The Arcane Artist
Only seven scions exist, and Anna carries one.
Warlock Anna Atticus Stone is in her final year at the academy. As head of student council, academic prodigy, and champion arena dueler, she seems the perfect pupil. In reality, Anna is grieving, overwhelmed, and so lonely she talks to herself. Above all, she fears assassination if people find out her father’s dying gift to her was a scion, one of only seven powerful artifacts, one in each kingdom, whose precarious balance maintains peace. That peace shatters when a kingdom steals a second scion and invades its weaker neighbor. Anna feels compelled to act, but that would mean facing her crippling fears, a quest into the unforgiving wilds, and risking her kingdom becoming a target of war. Driven by the memory of her father, she must find the one thing eluding her thus far: courage.
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Book 3: Flames of Stone
Some curses cannot be broken. They must be faced.
As a teacher, a wife, and a mother, Anna Atticus Stone craves peace. But being a warlock champion means protecting the kingdom, and watching over her unruly daughter, Thia, who has fallen for a boy who happens to dabble in necromancy. When that boy and a deadly figure from Anna’s past involve Thia in an illegal warlock tournament, Anna must consider dusting off her dueling skills. But not all is as it seems, and when Anna discovers Thia has been cursed, she finds herself in an epic battle for her daughter’s soul, one that threatens to drag the entire family into Hell. Anna faces her worst nightmares in this spell-binding and emotional finale to the series.
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What readers say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What truly makes you love Anna is her persevering and succeeding despite all of her sister’s machinations.”
—Khush, reviewer of Prodigy of Thunder
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s reminiscent of the Harry Potter series, but in a good way, not a derivative way.”
—Linny, reviewer of Prodigy of Thunder
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is full of incredible character development, plot twists, and seeing a beloved character grow up before our eyes.”
—Clark, reviewer of The Arcane Artist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “He has bested the issue with prequels by making the journey riveting despite knowing the destination.”
—Amazon reviewer of The Arcane Artist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone don’t feel like a prequel and can stand alone as someone’s first introduction to Sever Bronny’s work.”
—Ian, reviewer of Flames of Stone
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Make sure you have a box of tissues for this read.”
—Natalie, reviewer of Flames of Stone
Where to start, and what to read next
Start with Prodigy of Thunder and read the three books in order. The series is a prequel to The Arinthian Line, but it stands alone, so you do not need to read anything else first. Readers who already know Anna from The Arinthian Line will enjoy meeting her long before the legend.
When you finish Flames of Stone, you can follow the story forward with Arcane, Book 1 of The Arinthian Line, then Fury of a Rising Dragon and the Arcane Legacy series. See every series on the complete list of books.
Go deeper into the world of Sithesia
- Spell list: spells by degree, with incantations
- Lore: academy mottos, the Arcaner code, and answers to reader questions (contains spoilers)
- Maps: printable maps from the books
- Audiobooks: narrators and samples
- Reader mail: letters from fans around the world
- Discussion: talk about the books with other readers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone complete?
Yes. The series is three books long, and Flames of Stone is the finale.
Do I need to read The Arinthian Line first?
No. The series is a stand-alone prequel, and it works as a first introduction to Sever Bronny’s books. If you have read The Arinthian Line, you will meet Anna Atticus Stone long before she becomes the legendary mentor.
Do I need to read the books in order?
Yes. The series is best read in order, starting with Prodigy of Thunder (Book 1).
What age is it suitable for?
The books are suitable for readers aged 10 to retiree.
Are there audiobooks?
Yes. The audiobooks are narrated by Moira Quirk. See the audiobooks page for details and samples.
Is it free with Kindle Unlimited?
Yes. All three books are included with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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