From the back cover: The Christmas dance party begins, and Mizuki looks for a chance to give Sano a present. Later, Mizuki flies home for New Year's and an unexpected reunion with Gilbert, her first love. Though time has passed and her romantic hopes are now focused on Sano, Mizuki discovers that this old flame hasn't been completely snuffed out in her heart! Review: The … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 12 by Hisaya Nakajo: C+
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Ouran High School Host Club 3 by Bisco Hatori: A
From the back cover: It's summer break, and the Host Club crew head to the beach, dragging our reluctant heroine with them. When Haruhi stands up to some local bullies and gets tossed into the ocean, Tamaki, the Host Club King, rescues her. But afterward, he's so mad that he won't speak to her until she apologizes. Trouble is, Haruhi can't figure out what she should be sorry … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 3 by Bisco Hatori: A
Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 11 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: A
Book Description: This volume contains Acts 50-54 of the new numbering system, which correspond to Acts 43-46 (Volume 16 and the beginning of 17) of the original publication. This contains half of the Stars arc. Mamoru is set to go overseas to study, but is captured by a mysterious woman who steals his Golden Crystal. Usagi doesn't remember what happened, rescued from a … [Read more...] about Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 11 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: A
Fushigi Yûgi 2 by Yuu Watase: B
Book Description: During a pilgrimage to the oracle Taitsukun, Miaka is trapped inside a cursed mirror while her evil reflection goes free! Can Tamahome, Hotohori, and Nuriko save the real Miaka? Can Yui, now back in the real world, help her missing friend come home? When Miaka does make her way back to Tokyo, things are not as expected. Review: There once was a twit named … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 2 by Yuu Watase: B
Fushigi Yûgi 1 by Yuu Watase: B+
Book description: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior-high student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. In a land reminiscent of ancient China, she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 1 by Yuu Watase: B+