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xxxHOLiC 9 by CLAMP: A

December 12, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Without realizing it, Kimihiro Watanuki has purchased a dream. According to Yuuko Ichihara, the mysterious time-space witch, people usually buy good dreams—but Kimihiro's dream is a man-eating nightmare. Even worse, it has come true! Then Kimihiro meets a wistful girl who, like him, can see the spirit world. Together they try to prevent a harmless ghost … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 9 by CLAMP: A

The Last Uniform 1 by Mera Hakamada: B

August 2, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Each girl at the Tsubakigaoka Girls' Dorm is paired with a roommate. Tsumugi with Beniko, and Ai with Fuuko. Yet the girls each have their own crushes on each other, and it's making it impossible for them to stay "just friends." But can one girl really love another? A charming tale of yuri romance that deals with the perennial question "who's going to … [Read more...] about The Last Uniform 1 by Mera Hakamada: B

xxxHOLiC 8 by CLAMP: A-

February 1, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Kimihiro Watanuki's after-school job working for the mysterious witch Yuuko Ishikawa has taken a dangerous turn. A recent assignment cost Kimihiro his right eye to a spider with a grudge. Now the missing eye has become the latest must-have item in the spirit world. Even the Zashiki-Warashi, the pretty spirit who has a crush on Kimihiro, has become … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 8 by CLAMP: A-

Monster 2 by Naoki Urasawa: A+

September 9, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Tenma springs to action when he discovers that Johan, the boy whose life he saved nine years ago, has grown up to become a serial murderer. But when Tenma finds out that Johan has strong inside connections with government officials, he realizes that this monster is far more powerful than he could have ever imagined. Review: The second volume in this series … [Read more...] about Monster 2 by Naoki Urasawa: A+

Monster 1 by Naoki Urasawa: A

July 28, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: An ice-cold killer is on the loose, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing indictment of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller. Tenma risks his promising medical career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to … [Read more...] about Monster 1 by Naoki Urasawa: A

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