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Starbreaker #2
Starbreaker: Volume 2
“Blind eyes closed, but all-seeing. What was broken, mend and shatter.
Orphan child, man of letters, tower keeper, castle feller.
Body render, never feeling. What was severed, consume.
Left hand hunger. Right devour.
Starbreaker, death’s victor.
Starbreaker, world eater.
Starbreaker, awake.”
—Prophecy of Aion Origin, date unknown
The Culling is over, and against all odds, Sylvas stands victorious.
But even so, his training isn’t over. In fact, it’s barely even begun. Before he can do anything more than catch his breath, he and all the other cadets are whisked off planet for their next trial. Onslaught Citadel.
And this time, dying won’t be enough to save them.
Orphan child, man of letters, tower keeper, castle feller.
Body render, never feeling. What was severed, consume.
Left hand hunger. Right devour.
Starbreaker, death’s victor.
Starbreaker, world eater.
Starbreaker, awake.”
—Prophecy of Aion Origin, date unknown
The Culling is over, and against all odds, Sylvas stands victorious.
But even so, his training isn’t over. In fact, it’s barely even begun. Before he can do anything more than catch his breath, he and all the other cadets are whisked off planet for their next trial. Onslaught Citadel.
And this time, dying won’t be enough to save them.
- GenresFantasy
437 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2025
250 people are currently reading
43 people want to read
About the author
Luke Chmilenko
40 books1,568 followersBorn in 1987, Luke Chmilenko grew up in the city of Mississauga, Ontario spending the majority of his life within the city. Always a fan of writing and storytelling, Luke continuously wrote small short stories over the years, but never embarked on writing a full novel until much later in life, thinking it was something beyond his ability.
With his interesting in writing waxing and waning as the years passed, Luke focused on his studies, eventually finding a job in the field of IT Security and working between various jobs for several years. It wasn't until after he was married and with his wife's encouragement that he finally decided to try writing a novel, this time deciding to focus on a new genre that he had just discovered called LitRPG.
Diving into his work, Luke wrote his first book over the course of several months, releasing the book as a web serial chapter by chapter for free online, garnering valuable feedback and confidence from his readers. By the time Luke finished his first book and published it on amazon, he already had a hungry audience waiting for next installation, to which he immediately threw himself into working tirelessly at his newfound passion.
Today, Luke now writes full time with his wife and two cats in their Burlington home, working away on his next issue of his Ascend Online series and a brand new science fiction series named Starfall.
Books of Ascend Online:
Ascend Online (Book 1) (2016)
Ascend Online: Hell to Pay (Book 1.5) (2017)
Ascend Online: Legacy of the Fallen (Book 2) (2018)
Ascend Online: Glory to the Brave (Book 3) (Forthcoming 2019)
Books of Starfall:
Starfall (Book 1) (Forthcoming 2019)
With his interesting in writing waxing and waning as the years passed, Luke focused on his studies, eventually finding a job in the field of IT Security and working between various jobs for several years. It wasn't until after he was married and with his wife's encouragement that he finally decided to try writing a novel, this time deciding to focus on a new genre that he had just discovered called LitRPG.
Diving into his work, Luke wrote his first book over the course of several months, releasing the book as a web serial chapter by chapter for free online, garnering valuable feedback and confidence from his readers. By the time Luke finished his first book and published it on amazon, he already had a hungry audience waiting for next installation, to which he immediately threw himself into working tirelessly at his newfound passion.
Today, Luke now writes full time with his wife and two cats in their Burlington home, working away on his next issue of his Ascend Online series and a brand new science fiction series named Starfall.
Books of Ascend Online:
Ascend Online (Book 1) (2016)
Ascend Online: Hell to Pay (Book 1.5) (2017)
Ascend Online: Legacy of the Fallen (Book 2) (2018)
Ascend Online: Glory to the Brave (Book 3) (Forthcoming 2019)
Books of Starfall:
Starfall (Book 1) (Forthcoming 2019)
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June 30, 2025
meh. Better than book 1, but not by much. The book just seems too cliche. MC has all sorts of game-breaking advantages above his peers and still somehow has trouble being the best. Also, the story tries to make MC come across as highly intelligent and logical, but frankly he is just annoying and dumb. I kept thinking to myself during book 1 that the series might get better. I pushed into book 2 over the weekend. I finished book 2 today and am left with that bad taste of "wow i wasted my weekend on this?" Unfortunately, I was at the bottom of the barrel looking for a new series so this was more a reading of convenience than of love. Dnf the rest of the series.
June 1, 2025
So many questions after reading this…
How is Sylvas going to react when he finds out about the machinations at work around him? There is no way that he isn’t going to feel used and betrayed. But how he’ll react to that is going to be interesting. It’s clear that all of the big powers are aware of a prophecy revolving around Sylvas, but does anyone actually know what the end result will be? Wouldn’t it be ironic if it turns out the the eidolon’s are really Aions and trying to manipulate their way back into our reality through this whole thing.
How is Sylvas going to react when he finds out about the machinations at work around him? There is no way that he isn’t going to feel used and betrayed. But how he’ll react to that is going to be interesting. It’s clear that all of the big powers are aware of a prophecy revolving around Sylvas, but does anyone actually know what the end result will be? Wouldn’t it be ironic if it turns out the the eidolon’s are really Aions and trying to manipulate their way back into our reality through this whole thing.
August 14, 2025
Pretty good but not the calibre of Stormweaver
The idea was interesting in book one and is developed further here. The story is fine enough to hold my attention and there are enough characters for variety without overcomplicating matters. As said in the heading I personally didn't find it gripping me as Iron Prince did. Possibly because the 'rise of the prodigy ' trope is very similar but just not as well executed. I shan't dive into the third book just yet but can still recommend this second book for devotees.
The idea was interesting in book one and is developed further here. The story is fine enough to hold my attention and there are enough characters for variety without overcomplicating matters. As said in the heading I personally didn't find it gripping me as Iron Prince did. Possibly because the 'rise of the prodigy ' trope is very similar but just not as well executed. I shan't dive into the third book just yet but can still recommend this second book for devotees.
May 15, 2025
More fun times for Sylas
Poor guy can't catch a break, survived the Cull only to get Hell Week thrown at him. On the upshot, he does get some mental help for his issues. Though in the Ardent's usual brutal fashion.
Also there's some space station shenanigans, some crafting and power exploration, and planning for future growth! Really excited for his next rank up to see what his paradigm will be! And old Blackstar is plotting int he background still ...
Poor guy can't catch a break, survived the Cull only to get Hell Week thrown at him. On the upshot, he does get some mental help for his issues. Though in the Ardent's usual brutal fashion.
Also there's some space station shenanigans, some crafting and power exploration, and planning for future growth! Really excited for his next rank up to see what his paradigm will be! And old Blackstar is plotting int he background still ...
May 13, 2025
Sylvas "Sigil" Vail is at it again! As he and his group grow stronger, the battles grow fiercer, testing them all. This is an amazing, action packed adventure, picking up where Volume 1 left off. The characters are entertaining and engaging, and I had a hard time putting it down! I can't wait for Volume 3!
May 17, 2025
Space Fantasy Goodness
Love these books. The group of people around Sylvas is amazing and it’s incredible to me that I still miss Mira even though she hasn’t been in the series since the beginning of the first book.
I can’t wait to see where Sigil and the gang go to next. The staff is also so freaking cool
Love these books. The group of people around Sylvas is amazing and it’s incredible to me that I still miss Mira even though she hasn’t been in the series since the beginning of the first book.
I can’t wait to see where Sigil and the gang go to next. The staff is also so freaking cool
May 16, 2025
breaking rules
It’s like Hogwarts…run by US Navy SEALs who know you can be healed of *almost* everything. And don’t care if ‘almost’ happens.
No progression in ‘circles’ but plenty of progression in using what he’s already got.
Pre-ordering the sequel now.
It’s like Hogwarts…run by US Navy SEALs who know you can be healed of *almost* everything. And don’t care if ‘almost’ happens.
No progression in ‘circles’ but plenty of progression in using what he’s already got.
Pre-ordering the sequel now.
June 2, 2025
So, so very good
For someone who went into this expecting more of the same, I was pleasantly surprised. A ton of fun, wonderful character work, and really interesting progression. Cannot wait to see more from this world.
For someone who went into this expecting more of the same, I was pleasantly surprised. A ton of fun, wonderful character work, and really interesting progression. Cannot wait to see more from this world.
July 17, 2025
Good continuation of the series. The only real complaint is that it still feels a little simplistic and predictable, although I appreciated the finale and the conclusion involving the latest antagonist. The reaction after the battle was delightfully unexpected.
May 13, 2025
Wizards…in SPACE!!
ARC reader here! Great second book. Space Stations were a great new place for magic battles! Ready for round 3! Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!!
ARC reader here! Great second book. Space Stations were a great new place for magic battles! Ready for round 3! Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!!
May 15, 2025
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
May 19, 2025
Great second book!
For those who haven't picked the series up, i'd strongly recommend that you do so. The story is a great one and well worth the read!
For those who haven't picked the series up, i'd strongly recommend that you do so. The story is a great one and well worth the read!
May 25, 2025
I actually thought this was a little better than the first one, as he didn’t spend all his time being miserable. Let’s keep this up!
June 5, 2025
This is good, ready to get third now good.
This is good, ready to get third now good. No I mean it, I want more, soon, sooner, soonerest. How long till next?
This is good, ready to get third now good. No I mean it, I want more, soon, sooner, soonerest. How long till next?
July 2, 2025
I was close to giving this 2 stars because of the stupid alcohol scenes.
August 4, 2025
I really enjoy the banter between the MC and his friends.
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August 20, 2025DNF - Expected
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