5-“The Grisha Trilogy” by Leigh Bardugo
– In this series, Grisha wielders of different magical skills experience the dark consequences of manipulating the mystical “small science.”
6-“The Broken Empire Trilogy” by Mark Lawrence
– Magic, or rather “The Art,” carries a heavy toll on its users, physically deforming them over time.
7-“The Warded Man” by Peter V. Brett
– In a world plagued by demons, humans must use wards to protect themselves, but every time they cast a ward, it attracts the demonic creatures.
8-“The Wheel of Time” series by Robert Jordan
– In this epic saga, channeling the One Power grants incredible abilities, but it risks madness and eventual death from a malevolent force known as the taint.
These books offer thrilling adventures and explore the complex consequences of magic, adding depth and intrigue to their fantastical worlds.