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Starside - Starside Series (Hardback)
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Starside - Starside Series (Hardback)

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Hardback 512 Pages
Published: 31/03/2026
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Set in the titular realm of magic and immortals, Starside opens the first adult romantasy series from the bestselling author of the Lightlark Saga, as fearless mortal Aris arrives at the kingdom vowing vengeance against the deity who killed her family.

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 to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn’t after the gods’ magic – she’s going to kill them.
First, she must survive the Culling, the king’s deadly competition to choose his fifty challengers. 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.
Getting past the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it seems. If the ancient creatures, magicwielding beasts, and bloodthirsty immortals weren’t dangerous enough, a new peril has even immortals fearing what rises from the ground at night. With a blade most would kill to claim, Aris can’t trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious king’s guard 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…

Publisher information

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781526694331
Number of pages: 512
Dimensions: 238 x 162 x 48 mm
Weight: 747 g
Language: English

Alex Aster is a Colombian-American author known primarily for her young adult series, the Lightlark Saga.

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“Had a blast”

Really enjoyed this, as someone who does not read a lot of Romantasy. Action packed from the first page, the story was so engaging and I genuinely could not put it down. Loved that the adventure/quest storyline was at... More

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“Fantastic Book”

This is a great addition to Alex Asters books. I loved the story and the ending , kept me engaged the entire time! I cannot wait for the second book! I would love to know more about the scholars on starside !

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Spice level 2 one scene

Starside has an interesting premise that combines both the magic system and the main weapons together - the swords are also the magic. The book focuses heavily on emotional... More

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