{"product_id":"starside-deluxe-limited-edition-a-novel","title":"Starside (Deluxe Limited Edition) (Starside Series 1) by Alex Aster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited deluxe edition (first printing) • adult romantasy • deadly competition (the Culling) • vengeance quest • magic swords that must be claimed • mortal vs immortal realms • gods’ descendants • monsters + night horrors • enemies-to-lovers tension • betrayed-by-him history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for readers of:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult romantasy with tournament energy and a ruthless, quest-driven plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortal underdogs taking on immortal power structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic weapons, deadly trials, and “trust no one” stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-burn tension with a dangerous, morally gray guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpice: 3\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eRomance-forward tension with high stakes and a darker edge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eHundreds of years ago, a brutal war split the land in two. \u003cstrong\u003eStarside\u003c\/strong\u003e is a paradise of magic and immortals—the descendants of the gods. \u003cstrong\u003eStormside\u003c\/strong\u003e is where mortals fight for scraps of that power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eEvery fifty years, the gates between realms open, and \u003cstrong\u003efifty challengers\u003c\/strong\u003e are allowed to cross Starside on a deadly quest to reach a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone enters for a reason—but \u003cstrong\u003eAris\u003c\/strong\u003e has only one: \u003cstrong\u003evengeance\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a child, a goddess burned her village to the ground and killed her family. Aris isn’t chasing the gods’ magic. She’s going to \u003cstrong\u003ekill them\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eFirst, she has to survive \u003cstrong\u003ethe Culling\u003c\/strong\u003e, the king’s brutal competition to choose the fifty. An orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice, Aris doesn’t have the polished weapons or privilege of the Great Houses—but in this world, the greatest swords aren’t inherited or bought. They’re \u003cstrong\u003eclaimed\u003c\/strong\u003e. And when Aris claims a powerful blade, she becomes more than a contender—she becomes a target.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eCrossing the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it looks, crawling with ancient creatures, magic-wielding beasts, bloodthirsty immortals—and a new terror that rises from the ground at night. With a sword everyone wants and secrets tied to her family’s death, Aris can’t trust anyone… especially \u003cstrong\u003eHarlan Raker\u003c\/strong\u003e, the merciless king’s guard who betrayed her years ago—and might now be the key to her survival. Because when Aris’s secret finally surfaces, not even the gods will be able to stop what’s coming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTropes \u0026amp; tags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult romantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadly competition \/ trials (the Culling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest across a dangerous realm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortal underdog vs immortal power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVengeance-driven heroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic swords \/ chosen weapon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonsters, beasts, and night horrors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetrayal history \/ enemies-to-lovers tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden secret with world-shaking consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdition note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited deluxe edition (first printing only, while supplies last)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003estenciled edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eillustrated endpapers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003especial hardcover case design\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ejacket effects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Romantasy Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529284329731,"sku":"0063462435","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/7843\/8915\/files\/starside.png?v=1787858897","url":"https:\/\/romantasybookshop.com\/products\/starside-deluxe-limited-edition-a-novel","provider":"Romantasy Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}