Starside

Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn´t inherited - it´s claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals - the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest for magic that can heal, grant wealth or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance against the gods who killed her family. Winning one of the fifty spots on the quest won´t be easy. An orphaned blacksmith´s apprentice, Aris doesn´t have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords, ones that contain power, are not inherited or bought - they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor... but a target. Countless dangers await on Starside. With a blade most would kill to take, Aris can´t trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious knight who betrayed her years ago - and who may now be the key to her survival. But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family´s death. And when it´s revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what´s coming...