From the back cover: College freshman Suzuna is looking forward to making friends, joining a club, and hopefully getting a boyfriend! She develops an early crush on Fukami—charismatic tennis player and friend of her neighbor, Eichi. But her other new friend—the beautiful Hinako—has some interesting information regarding Eichi that's going to force Suzuna to take a second look … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 1 by Yuki Nakaji: A-
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Basara 26 by Yumi Tamura: B
From the back cover: Sarasa's quest for freedom has ended, but the story isn't over yet! In this volume of special side stories, Yumi Tamura goes deeper than ever before to explore the characters and world of Basara. Hijiri and Nachi recount childhood memories of ships, sea monsters, and mermaids. A band of star-crossed rebels arises in another time—and changes the course of … [Read more...] about Basara 26 by Yumi Tamura: B
Boys Over Flowers 3 by Yoko Kamio: A
Book description: Tsukushi joins Kazuya and his family for Summer vacation at their villa in Atami. Friction erupts between Kazuya and Doumyouji after the latter accidentally kisses Tsukushi during a black-out aboard his ship. Even more juicy tension develops between Shizuka and Rui, but does anything become of it?! And what will happen when Doumyouji finds out about … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 3 by Yoko Kamio: A
Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-
From the back cover: Risa's getting really confused about her feelings for Ôtani—she doesn't know if she wants to help him get back together with his ex-girlfriend or keep him all to herself! Review: I didn't like this volume quite as much as the first, but it's still really good. This volume hits several major holidays: Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day. At … [Read more...] about Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-
Love*Com 1 by Aya Nakahara: A
From the back cover: Risa Koizumi is the tallest girl in class, and the last thing she wants is the humiliation of standing next to Atsushi Ôtani, the shortest guy. Fate and the whole school have other ideas, and the two find themselves cast as the unwilling stars of a bizarre romantic comedy. Rather than bow to the inevitable, Risa and Atsushi join forces to pursue their … [Read more...] about Love*Com 1 by Aya Nakahara: A