From the back of the book: It's Eimi's second term in her new home, and she's feeling homesick. Her friends try and help, but even food doesn't work this time. Leave it to the scariest guy in the dorms to cheer Eimi up! Wanibuchi takes her mind off her misery with a bunch of flowers and some tales of his hidden past. But can her newfound happiness withstand the trauma of a … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 2 by Tomo Matsumoto: B+
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Beauty is the Beast 1 by Tomo Matsumoto: B+
From the back cover: When bubbly eleventh-grader Eimi Yamashita finds out that her parents are relocating for work, she decides to strike out on her own and move into a dormitory for girls. Little does Eimi suspect the exciting romantic adventures that await her there! Eimi's fellow residents are a little bit crazy, but a whole lot of fun. They've got a secret mission … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 1 by Tomo Matsumoto: B+
Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
From the back cover: Mokuren's perspective on the moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. She's troubled by her lack of female friends and aggravated by men who are only interested in the rarity and celebrity of her Kiche, the mystical mark of their god, Sarjalim. When she … [Read more...] about Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
Hana-Kimi 11 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
From the back cover: Mizuki and her friends go to the country, where they meet and try to help a ghost pining for his lost love. Then, for the big Christmas dance party, Mizuki and Nakao are recruited to help make up for a shortage of females—by dressing up as girls! This turnabout for Mizuki, however, proves to be the least of the complications that flare up when the whole … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 11 by Hisaya Nakajo: C