From the back cover: Mizuki's secret is exposed... and her days at Osaka High School are numbered. Can she keep the friends she made as a boy... and does she have a future with Sano after graduation? The flowers of youth are scattered to the winds in the bittersweet final volume of Hana-Kimi! Review: It's... over! Thank God. Nakajo seemed to really be phoning it in for these … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 23 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
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Ouran High School Host Club 10 by Bisco Hatori: B+
From the back cover: Ever since the day he helped her up from a nasty tumble, Black Magic Club member Reiko Kanazuki has been obsessed with Hunny. She is devoting all her knowledge of the dark arts to curse him and steal his soul. Will the sweetest member of the Host Club fall victim to her spells? Review: This series is starting to remind me of Hana-Kimi, which isn't a … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 10 by Bisco Hatori: B+
Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
From the back cover: In middle school, Tamaki Suoh must entice the coldhearted twins, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, to join his newly created Host Club. But in order to get them to accept his proposal, he must first best them at their own game. Review: I didn't find much to get excited about in this volume. Tamaki's cuteness was its saving grace, enlivening an otherwise … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
Hana-Kimi 22 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
From the back cover: When Mizuki is almost caught changing clothes, the school goes wild with rumors about a mysterious girl on campus! Can our heroine keep her secret, or will she be outed and separated from Sano, just when their relationship is blossoming? Review: So, you've been keeping a secret from the one you love for ages and you're worried they'll hate you if you tell … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 22 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
Basara 26 by Yumi Tamura: B
From the back cover: Sarasa's quest for freedom has ended, but the story isn't over yet! In this volume of special side stories, Yumi Tamura goes deeper than ever before to explore the characters and world of Basara. Hijiri and Nachi recount childhood memories of ships, sea monsters, and mermaids. A band of star-crossed rebels arises in another time—and changes the course of … [Read more...] about Basara 26 by Yumi Tamura: B