Martial Arts Star picks up right after The Legendary Mo Seto, the first book in this new middle-grade series. Fans will enjoy reconnecting with Mo, her family and her friends as we watch 13-year-old Mo live her dream as she takes on a role in a new martial arts movie! But it's not all martial arts moves and camera angles! Dark forces continue to follow Mo on the hunt for missing relics!
Set in the beauty of Hong Kong, this is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure with mystery and humour that had me chuckling to myself. I loved the themes of family and change and how Mo continues to be a strong female main character for young readers. The sweet, budding romance was also a nice touch.
Martial Arts Star is a great addition to this middle grade series, and I will be wholeheartedly recommending it to my young library customers. I'm hoping with a third mysterious relic still missing that we can anticipate another book in this series.
Note: I'd recommend reading the first book since there are elements and plot points that continue into this book.
Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to the author and Aladdin books for the complimentary finished hardcover copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 4 stars
Author: AY Chan
Genre: Middle Grade, Chapter Book, Canadian
Series: Mo Seto 2
Type and Source: Hardcover from author via publisher
Publisher: Aladdin (Simon & Schuster Canada)
First Published: May 6, 2025
Read: June 27-30, 2025
Book Description from GoodReads: Mo travels to Hong Kong to shoot her movie and unexpectedly comes across another ancient book of martial arts secrets in this fast-paced, high-kicking sequel to The Legendary Mo Seto.
After rescuing her dad, martial arts film star Cody Kwok, and the ancient Book of Joy from a big player in the notorious Five Claw crime organization, Mo is on to her next filming a movie with Cody! Mo and Dax, along with Mo’s Dad, are whisked away to Hong Kong to start work on The Protégé. It’s Mo’s first overseas trip, and she is awestruck by the glitz and glamour of the international film experience.
Soon after they arrive, they attend a party in the Kwok family’s fancy penthouse apartment, where Mo and Dax meet Cody’s fifteen-year-old sister, Fiona, who’s full of natural martial arts talent. Mo is shocked when Cody’s father gifts Fiona a very familiar the Book of Sorrow, a piece in the trilogy of books that hold ancient techniques that have been passed down for generations. How did Cody’s family get it? With Mo’s dad’s attention diverted to seeking the truth about the Five Claws, Fiona offers to show Mo around Hong Kong. As their friendship grows deeper, Fiona teaches Mo techniques from the Book of Sorrow in between filming.
But it turns out Fiona has ulterior motives, and soon, Mo finds herself taking on the Five Claw Society once again, this time with the help of Dax, Cody, and her best friend, Nacho. Can she protect the book and make her martial arts dreams come true?
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