Starside

In Starside, power isn't inherited. It's claimed. Every fifty years, the gates of Starside open, and fifty aspirants are given the chance to participate in a deadly trial. They'll do anything to obtain what any mortal desires most: magic. Everyone has their reasons for trying, and Aris's is revenge. But crossing the gates is only the beginning, because Starside is more dangerous than it seems. Aris can't trust anyone, least of all Harlan Raker, the ruthless and mysterious masked king's guard who betrayed her years ago, and who now might be her only chance for survival. Because Aris is hiding a secret connected to her family's death. And if it comes to light, not even the gods can stop what's coming…