From the back cover: Ever since the day he helped her up from a nasty tumble, Black Magic Club member Reiko Kanazuki has been obsessed with Hunny. She is devoting all her knowledge of the dark arts to curse him and steal his soul. Will the sweetest member of the Host Club fall victim to her spells? Review: This series is starting to remind me of Hana-Kimi, which isn't a … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 10 by Bisco Hatori: B+
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Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
From the back cover: In middle school, Tamaki Suoh must entice the coldhearted twins, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, to join his newly created Host Club. But in order to get them to accept his proposal, he must first best them at their own game. Review: I didn't find much to get excited about in this volume. Tamaki's cuteness was its saving grace, enlivening an otherwise … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
Maison Ikkoku 3 by Rumiko Takahashi: A
From the back cover: Kyoko's meddling parents plot to get their daughter to give up her independence and move back home. Yusaku meets his (sort of) girlfriend's overzealous folks and then ends up on a never-ending visit to his own parents' house. Review: I think Maison Ikkoku must be the manga equivalent of crack. It's especially addictive when there's more of a linked story … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 3 by Rumiko Takahashi: A
Maison Ikkoku 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: A
From the back cover: Kyoko and Godai start dating—other people. She goes out with her handsome tennis instructor, Shun Mitaka, while he reluctantly dates Kozue, a former coworker. The two finally arrange to go on a date together, but a mix-up leads them to end up at different restaurants! Review: I'm not really a big fan of comic misunderstandings in general, and I seldom … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: A
Boys Over Flowers 4 by Yoko Kamio: A-
From the back cover: Shizuka makes a shocking announcement at her birthday party, which could create some very intriguing possibilities for Tsukushi. Could Tsukushi possibly have Rui for herself? Tsukasa, clouded by the sound of flying planes, asks Tsukushi out on a date that goes very, very wrong. Review: With Rui out of the way, as he followed Shizuka off to France, most … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 4 by Yoko Kamio: A-