Fox & Wit Weekly Book Recommendations: 7 Fantasy Books with Forbidden Magic
Posted by Mary Nguyen on
There’s something irresistible about forbidden magic—the kind of power that tempts, corrupts, or breaks the laws of gods and mortals alike. Whether it’s a cursed bloodline, outlawed spells, or ancient forces locked away for a reason, books that explore forbidden magic bring high stakes, thrilling danger, and complex moral dilemmas. If you love dark fantasy worlds, powerful antiheroes, and magic that comes at a price, this list of fantasy books with forbidden magic is for you.
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From secret spellcasters risking everything to wield their gifts to protagonists unraveling the mysteries of ancient, forbidden knowledge, these books will transport you to dangerous yet mesmerizing worlds where magic is as much a curse as it is a blessing. Are you ready to embrace the forbidden? Let’s dive in!
Prince of the Sorrows by Kellen Graves
The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
Flight of a Thousand Embers by P. N. Vang
Daughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Faded Fragments by Mandi Kontos
And lastly,
our March adult monthly feature:
Fate of the Five by Niamh Rose