Magic is claimed by swords, not bloodlines, creating a unique power dynamic for characters
Every fifty years, fifty challengers journey across the Gates of Starside to access a pool of magic, adding tension and stakes
Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, must survive the Culling and uncover her family's secret
Complex relationships and betrayals, including with a mysterious knight who betrayed her
Multiple genres including fantasy, romance, and supernatural elements for a rich reading experience
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The stunning standard edition of Starside, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects.
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
