Starside by Alex Aster - Deluxe Limited Edition

(Starside Book 1)

A sweeping adult romantasy filled with deadly competitions, powerful magic, ancient gods, and a slow-burning romance.

Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war divided the world into two realms. In Starside, immortals and descendants of the gods live surrounded by magic and power. In Stormside, mortals struggle to survive with whatever scraps remain.

Every fifty years, the gates between the realms open, allowing fifty challengers to cross into Starside and compete for unimaginable rewards. Some seek wealth. Some seek healing. Aris seeks only one thing: revenge.

After a goddess destroyed her village and killed her family, Aris has spent her life preparing for this moment. Determined to enter the deadly competition known as the Culling, she must fight against powerful heirs, claim a magical sword, and survive a world filled with dangerous creatures, ruthless immortals, and ancient secrets.

But Starside is far deadlier than she imagined, and trusting the wrong person could cost her everything—especially when her fate becomes entwined with Harlan Raker, the mysterious king's guard who betrayed her years ago.

Deluxe Limited Edition Features:

• Stunning stencilled page edges
• Illustrated endpapers
• Special collector's hardcover case design
• Deluxe jacket effects
• Limited first printing edition available while stocks last

Why you'll love it:

• Deadly competitions and trials
• Slow-burn romance
• Enemies-to-lovers tension
• Powerful magical weapons
• Gods, immortals, and ancient secrets
• Strong female protagonist
• Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Lightlark, and epic romantasy

A thrilling fantasy adventure where vengeance, destiny, and forbidden attraction collide in a battle that could change the fate of two worlds.

Format: Deluxe Limited Hardcover