The Cost of Magic (Prequel to The Intrigue of Magic Series) and The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Book 1) By L J Evias – Silver Dagger Book Tours. Genre: YA Epic Fantasy, Swords & Sorcery. The Cost of Magic is a dark coming-of-age prequel to The Intrigue of Magic, a young adult epic fantasy series, perfect for readers who crave fierce heroines, tangled loyalties, and the high price of choosing your own path. Read excerpts from both books and enter giveaway.