Sensing weakness in their protectors, a daring Dark King makes his move against humans. Five magical warriors are tasked with quashing his plans. Failure will see the first uprising in 500 years. The Queen has vanished from the face of the earth, her rare magic along with her. But there is no time to grieve. Mitrik, the King of the North American Underworld, is taking advantage of the resulting magical power vacuum. He mobilises his followers and resurrects the fighting rings for humans. If he isn't stopped, what's to prevent him going from abductions to all out rebellion? The Asters are the elite magical guard of the Affinites, defenders of humans against the ever-present threat of the seven Dark Kings. They are tasked with quelling the uprising. Despite their loss of faith in themselves, and the tragedies of their last mission, the Asters are still expected to protect the humans on the Surface of the world. They must pull together to stand any chance against the very first King they have ever faced. A World To Lose is the second in a YA fantasy prequel trilogy featuring Nathan, Sophie, Lian, Matu, and Sky, and their unique magic, deep bonds of friendship, and ability to react creatively even under extreme duress. Dive into the action and discover if the Asters are right to trust in their combined skills, or if they'll pay with their lives.