From the back cover: Could Tsukushi Makino really fall under Tsukasa Doumyouji's spell? Desire and jealousy walk hand in hand as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Tsukasa's mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever. Review: What a difference a volume makes! Volume 5 … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 6 by Yoko Kamio: A
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Boys Over Flowers 5 by Yoko Kamio: B+
From the back cover: This volume contains innumerable ups and downs for our heroine, Tsukushi Makino. Tsukasa is as jealous as ever with the arrival of Thomas as lurid and embarrassing photos of Tsukushi and Thomas emerge. Just when she thought that things couldn't get any worse, her tormentors up the ante of cruelty and violence! Will anyone come to her rescue? Review: I'm … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 5 by Yoko Kamio: B+
Kare Kano 2 by Masami Tsuda: A
From the back cover: You know that couple who was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 2 by Masami Tsuda: A
Kare Kano 1 by Masami Tsuda: A+
From the back cover: Yukino Miyazawa has it all—perfect grades, looks, the admiration of her peers. She's the #1 student at her school... at least she was until he showed up. The new boy, Souchirou Arima, one-ups her in every department. And the worst thing about it is that he's sincere! With her ego in jeopardy, Yukino will do whatever it takes to regain the spotlight, but … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 1 by Masami Tsuda: A+
Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: As the Fruits Basket saga continues, the relationship between Tohru and Kyou becomes increasingly complicated, especially since most of the members of the Zodiac seem to look down on him. Tohru comes to the realization that if she wants to save Kyou, she'll have to create some sort of trigger to break his curse. But what, if anything, can cure … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A