Starside by Alex Aster [Paperback]

In a world divided into two realms—magical Starside, home to immortals and descendants of the gods, and impoverished Stormside, where mortals struggle to survive—the gates between the realms open every fifty years for a deadly quest. Fifty challengers compete for powerful magic that can grant healing, wealth, or long life.

An orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, Aris, enters the quest seeking revenge against the gods who murdered her family. Despite her humble origins, she claims a legendary magical sword, making her both a formidable contender and a hunted target. Forced to navigate dangerous alliances and old betrayals, especially with the mysterious knight Harlan Raker, Aris uncovers secrets about her family and herself that could change the fate of both realms—and even challenge the gods themselves.