Alex Aster - Starside | Hardcover, English | Bloomsbury Archer

Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, the instant No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller by Alex Aster. This stunning standard edition features illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design, and jacket effects, immersing you in a realm where magic is claimed, not inherited.

Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war divided the land. Starside is the realm of immortals descended from the gods, living in a power-rich paradise, while Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates open, allowing fifty challengers to undertake a deadly quest for magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life.

Orphaned blacksmith's apprentice Aris enters the quest with one goal: vengeance against the gods who killed her family. Lacking the superior weapons of the Great House heirs, Aris claims a great sword, transforming her into a competitor—and a target. On Starside, she must navigate countless dangers, unable to trust anyone, especially Harlan Raker, the merciless knight who betrayed her years ago, yet who may hold the key to her survival. Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family's death, and when it is revealed, not even the gods can stop what is coming.

• Genre: Magic, Fantasy (as per category path and description)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Author: Alex Aster
• Bestseller Status: Instant No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller

• Author/Artist: Aster, Alex
• Binding: hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 512 pages
• ISBN-10: 1526694336
• ISBN-13: 978-1526694331
• Dimensions: 162 x 48 x 238mm (16.2 x 4.8 x 23.8 cm)
• Weight: 750g
• Publication Date: 31 Mar. 2026

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