THE GOD OF HIGH SCHOOL

An engaging addition to a high school fighting competition series set in South Korea.

In this exciting second series entry, the God of High School tournament continues in Seoul with the disqualification of Mori Jin, who leaves the ring amid cheers. Fighting for the first-place position and a chance to have any wish granted by the executive committee, Mira Yoo and Daewi Han both have new matches. Mira fights a professional wrestler who has her eye on the committee members (“Aren’t they so cool? They’re all my type”), and Daewi fights an academic genius who wields a baseball bat. Meanwhile, readers learn more about the commissioners, the institution behind them, and Mori’s and his grandfather’s connections to it. Readers learn that Mori can rejoin the competition—if he can beat one of the commissioners by himself. As the stakes continue to rise, dark secrets behind the tournament start emerging, shedding light on political elements that were hinted at before. With expressive and colorful art that adds humor at the right times, this volume showcases myriad types of combat. Mori is an absolutely delightful lead at the center of a cast of lovable and three-dimensional characters. The story flows smoothly, and readers will be sure to devour the book in one sitting.

An intriguing and action-filled story populated with immensely appealing characters.