From the back cover: Amberground is locked in darkness. A man-made star casts only a dim light over the land. The pitch-blade wilderness is infested with Gaichuu—colossal insects with metal exoskeletons. The Gaichuu make travel between the cities of Amberground extremely dangerous. But thankfully the Letter Bees, a brave corps of messengers, risk their lives in order to keep … [Read more...] about Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee 2 by Hiroyuki Asada: C
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RIN-NE 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
From the back cover: After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems. Sakura and Rinne deal with the ghosts of an ancient warrior and a girl who drowned in the school swimming pool, but … [Read more...] about RIN-NE 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Cheeky Angel 1-10 by Hiroyuki Nishimori: B
These first ten volumes of Cheeky Angel have been sitting around my house gathering dust for several years. There's nothing like agreeing to a manga trade, however, to inspire one to finally read something before it's gone. I’m glad I did because I ended up enjoying them a good bit. When rambunctious nine-year-old Megumi Amatsuka and his female pal Miki defend a mysterious … [Read more...] about Cheeky Angel 1-10 by Hiroyuki Nishimori: B
Fairy Tail 8-9 by Hiro Mashima: B
The battle between Fairy Tail and rival guild Phantom Lord rages on. Two of Phantom Lord's elite group, Element 4, have been defeated, but Gray must finish off his opponent (Juvia, a lovelorn lady possessed of rain magic) while a wounded Erza summons the strength to achieve a victory of her own. Though they've foiled part of Phantom Lord's plans, however, Lucy still ends up … [Read more...] about Fairy Tail 8-9 by Hiro Mashima: B
Black Cat 6-8 by Kentaro Yabuki: B
Black Cat is the story of Train Heartnet, who used to be an assassin with a group known as Chronos but has left that life behind to become a bounty hunter (Sweeper). He travels about with his gizmo-making partner Sven and Eve, a young girl/weapon, trying to life as free and peaceful a life as possible while nabbing wanted criminals. Of course, his past just won't leave him be … [Read more...] about Black Cat 6-8 by Kentaro Yabuki: B