Starside

Starside

Author: Alex Aster Listening Length: 20h 1m
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Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn’t inherited – it’s claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals –the descendants of the gods, living in ...

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Hours before Heartfall, Vander has a dress delivered that is barely a dress at all.

It’s clear, liquid fabric that does exactly what he intended. It shows every one of my markings, and my sword tucked against my spine. Thicker fabric barely covers small places, hardly keeping me decent.

I stare at myself in the mirror, at all the silver, glimmering through the gossamer. For as long as I can remember, I’ve avoided looking at my naked body. It’s been a source of shame. Of sadness. Of fear.

Now I look. I look, and for once, I am not disgusted. I might not have had enough to eat for many years, but I am strong. This body has gotten me this far. I am capable, and maybe Vander is right. Maybe these silver markings are not a curse.