From the back cover: Mirka Hirschberg is a spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old who isn't interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There's only one thing Mirka does want: to fight dragons! But she'll need a sword—and therein lies the tale! Review: Hereville: How Mirka Got … [Read more...] about Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch: A
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Barefoot Gen 1 Keiji Nakazawa: B
From the back cover: Barefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic story of the bombing of Hiroshima, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy growing up in a Japanese anti-militarist family. Of particular interest is Barefoot Gen's focus on family in a militarized culture, and the special problems which they encounter. Barefoot Gen brings home the reality of an event in our … [Read more...] about Barefoot Gen 1 Keiji Nakazawa: B
Banana Fish 11-13 by Akimi Yoshida: A-
When last we left off, Ash was attempting to escape from a mental institution where the plan is to make him a Banana Fish test subject. Pages of escapey goodness ensue, and Ash has just gotten outside when he realizes that Max and Ibe have been caught trying to help him and has to go back in to save their troublesome butts (awesomely, the background in one panel during this … [Read more...] about Banana Fish 11-13 by Akimi Yoshida: A-
Eensy Weensy Monster 1 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: Nanoha Satsuki, an average, plain-Jane high school student, comfortably spends her time in the shadow of her two beautiful, popular friends. But new guy Hazuki Tokiwa, with his snobbish, arrogant demeanor, has a way of getting under Nanoha's skin, and releasing her inner monster! Is this the beginning of an ugly relationship, or does Hazuki have his own … [Read more...] about Eensy Weensy Monster 1 by Masami Tsuda: B
You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-
What a pleasant surprise! The stories collected in You & Me, Etc. are all very strong, and my only real complaint is that they're over too quickly! You can find my review here, as part of Manga Bookshelf's monthly BL Bookrack column. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-