Skip Beat!, vol 2

Today's post is on Skip Beat!, vol 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura. It is the second in her long running series and you need to have read the first volume to understand what is going on. It is 184 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyoko in the center looking cute and confident. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence in this book. The intended reader is someone who likes shojo manga, strong heroines, and funny revenge stories. The story is told from third person close of Kyoko the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence- she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge- until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section". There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, the agency will back her debut! The only problem is that she has to do whatever they tell her to! Will her first assignment be her last?

Review- We start with Kyoko trying to think about her life and what she wants to do now. Sho comes and doesn't recognize her and then we're back in the revenge cycle. So back she goes to LME and becomes the first member of the "Love Me Section". But Kyoko still does not understand what President Lory is trying to teach her. So she makes mistakes but I love Kyoko so much! She has guts, determination, and a drive to succeed. Her first real struggle is a spoiled pop-princess who wants to bring others down around her. She brings out Kyoko rage and then it's on between them. We see more of Ren in this volume and he is a puzzle but I'm cool with him. The humor is the same with Kyoko's over-the-top behavior, the plot is going fast with lots happening, and Kyoko continues to be her awesome self. I cannot wait to read more of her!

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.