The Adventures of Young Det is billed as the story of “two adventure-loving boys who set out on an epic quest to slay a fearsome dragon that threatens their world.” Presumably, at some point it will be just that, but this first volume serves as a prologue, focusing on the relationship between a powerful human sorcerer named Lazarus and the lovely Ferat, chief of a race of … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Young Det 1 by Gyojeong Kwon: B+
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Time Stranger Kyoko 3 by Arina Tanemura: C
From the back cover: Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth in the 30th century. She lives among the commoners, unwilling to reveal her true identity and ascend the throne. The king will allow Kyoko to live as she pleases if she can revive her twin sister Ui, who has been trapped in time since birth. Kyoko has found all but one telepath and is near awakening her sister. However, … [Read more...] about Time Stranger Kyoko 3 by Arina Tanemura: C
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum: B-
From the book jacket: Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas Eve. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version related in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original. Only L. Frank Baum, the man who created the wonderful land of Oz, could have told Santa's tale in … [Read more...] about The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum: B-
Jade of Bango 1 by Ae-Ju Yim and Jin-Ju Yim: C-
Let’s play Spot the Cliché! Lin Seonu is a clumsy and ditzy high school girl with the ability to see and communicate with spirits. One day, when she’s under attack by an evil creature, a handsome yet stoic guy—whose outfit features many unnecessary buckles—appears and helps her to unleash her hidden powers. This fellow claims to be her guardian and fiancé and, of course, must … [Read more...] about Jade of Bango 1 by Ae-Ju Yim and Jin-Ju Yim: C-
Time Stranger Kyoko 2 by Arina Tanemura: C-
This volume finds Princess Kyoko and her bodyguards on the search for more of the god stones required to awaken Princess Ui from her sixteen-year sleep. After the first two stones are found in the possession of the leaders of the dragon and flower tribes, the hunt is on for the rest of the tribe leaders in the hope that each of them will have one of the powerful jewels, … [Read more...] about Time Stranger Kyoko 2 by Arina Tanemura: C-