K. Stowe , written in a style suitable for a blog or Goodreads: Rating: ★★★★☆
Stowe avoids the "easy magic" trope. Every ounce of power has a price, often a physical or emotional one, which keeps the tension high. Download The Enchanters Blood Stowe epub
The world-building is top-notch. You can almost smell the coal smoke and the metallic tang of blood on the cobblestones. often a physical or emotional one