From the back cover: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary middle school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. In this alternate world, she must summon the god Suzaku by retrieving the Shinzahou. But, in order to get the treasure, Miaka must choose between her love for Tamahome and protecting the nation of Konan. Review: The B+ … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 9 by Yuu Watase: B+
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Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-
From the back cover: A savage storm shipwrecks Miaka and her Celestial Warriors on a creepy island inhabited by a ruthless matriarchal society that enslaves men! Meanwhile, her former friend Yui and the Seiryu Warriors are within arm's reach of the sacred treasures that Miaka so desperately seeks. Will she arrive too late to summon the god Suzaku and save the nation of … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-
The Battle for the Castle by Elizabeth Winthrop: B
From the back cover: As William turns twelve, he wonders if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year Jason has grown a foot taller while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to "jump the trains," William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason? William has the chance when his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that once again … [Read more...] about The Battle for the Castle by Elizabeth Winthrop: B
The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop: B-
From the back cover: William has just received the best present of his life. It's an old, real-looking wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, moat, and a finger-high knight to guard the gates. It's the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she's leaving, now the castle is his! William can't wait to play with it—he's sure … [Read more...] about The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop: B-
Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A
From the back cover: Now that the Seiryu Warriors have ruined their attempt to summon the god Suzaku, Miaka and her Celestial Warriors are forced to travel to a frozen northern country in hopes of gathering the sacred treasures that will grant them a second chance. Little do they know that they have made new enemies, ones who will stop at nothing to wreak their … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A