The Surface Trials by H. M. Waugh

Three days, three clues, one hungry planet. The entire universe watching every move. Some will shatter. Most will fail. Welcome to the Surface Trials - the only way into Starquest Academy.

For Amethyst Antares, Starquest Academy offers an escape from the prison of her home planet. For Rian -- the uber-famous and expertly disguised heir to the universe's two greatest dynasties -- failure to get into his own academy is not an option. And Deneb? Well, he's an outlier...

But this year Amethyst and her squad find themselves playing for more than Starquest admission. To survive, they'll have to outsmart carnivorous creatures, share dangerous secrets, maintain trust and embrace the most shocking truth in the galaxy.

Set on a fascinating yet hostile alien planet, this thrilling elimination-quest novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Genres: Young Adult - Science Fiction - Adventure - Survival - Friendship - Australian Author