From the back cover: Shakuya is the heir to the Dragon Clan and next in line to rule the land. Oh, and she also happens to have two fiancés! Lucien won Shakuya's love and her hand in marriage, but he disappeared before the wedding day. So the princess did what any woman would do—replaced him. Kuwan stepped in as her new soon-to-be-husband, and everything was fine until fiancé … [Read more...] about Two Flowers for the Dragon 1 by Nari Kusakawa: A-
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You Will Fall in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
In high school, Haru Mochizuki was very good at archery and regularly made it to the finals of high-profile tournaments, though he never managed to win. In his senior year, unrequited love for his friend and rival Reiichiro put him so off balance that his archery skills began to decline and he quit before they could deteriorate any further. Now, four years later, he finds … [Read more...] about You Will Fall in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
Silver Diamond 3 by Shiho Sugiura: A-
From the back cover: After capturing the assassin Tohji, Rakan and his two guests return to squabbling over what to eat for dinner. But as they interrogate Tohji, they come to realize that he may not be so different from themselves. Meanwhile, Chigusa begins to realize that his growing affection for Rakan is starting to overcome his desire to drag Rakan back to the other world … [Read more...] about Silver Diamond 3 by Shiho Sugiura: A-
Her Majesty’s Dog 10-11 by Mick Takeuchi: B
Amane has returned to the Kamori family island to take up her position as clan leader and dutifully accept the marriage arranged by her family. After several volumes of build-up, the identity of the traitor who has been hiring a renegade koma-oni (guardian demon) to perform violent acts is finally revealed. Guess when a surprise is not a surprise. When there’s a great big … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 10-11 by Mick Takeuchi: B
Her Majesty’s Dog 9 by Mick Takeuchi: B-
From the back cover: New mysteries and conflicts awaken when Amane, Hyoue and Ateko encounter a childlike demon and an old acquaintance of Hayato's. Friendships are reforged and feelings born anew as the trio enjoys their last days together before Amane's forced wedding. Amane is torn between her duty and her heart—but just as she and Hyoue seem to be getting closer, Amane … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 9 by Mick Takeuchi: B-