From the back cover: Apart from the fact that her eyes turn red when the moon rises, Myung-Ee is your average, albeit boy crazy, 5th grader. After picking a fight with her classmate Yu-Da Lee, she discovers a startling secret: the two of them are "earth rabbits" being hunted by the "fox tribe" of the moon! Five years pass and Myung-Ee transfers to a new school in search of … [Read more...] about Moon Boy 1 by Lee YoungYou: C+
Fantasy
Fairy Tail 5 by Hiro Mashima: B
From the back cover: Gray's old training companion Reitei Lyon is trying to revive a calamity demon, but doing so will make their former master's sacrifice meaningless! What's the secret of Gray's past, and why does he keep taking off his clothing? Gray is revealed (metaphorically speaking) in this pivotal volume! Review: You know, there are things one sees in Fairy Tail that … [Read more...] about Fairy Tail 5 by Hiro Mashima: B
The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 4 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
This is the story of Cello, an aspiring Palette or “color magician,” who has had to repeat her first year of training school because her abilities are a bit different than those of her fellow students. The Palette of 12 Secret Colors is a very episodic series, and this volume is no exception. On the agenda are a separation from her avian partner that prompts Cello to strive to … [Read more...] about The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 4 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 3 by Nari Kusakawa: B
From the back cover: Cello meets Fenne, a fellow Palette-in-training who’s been having problems with his abilities ever since his bird-partner died. Despite his sarcastic attitude, Cello is determined to both help him find a suitable new bird and to become his friend. Then Olga—Dr. Guell’s jealous bird—decides that Cello is taking up way too much of Dr. Guell’s time. So now … [Read more...] about The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 3 by Nari Kusakawa: B
The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 2 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
From the back cover: It's Christmas time on the island of Opal, and a visiting young Prince introduces holiday traditions to its residents. What could be more festive than the powers of the color wizards unleashed upon the season? But Dr. Guell is jealous of the relationship between the Prince and Cello and adds a sour note to the happy celebration. Then, find out more about … [Read more...] about The Palette of 12 Secret Colors 2 by Nari Kusakawa: B+