From the back cover: With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of assistant captains, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society—the Seireitei, the home of the Soul Reapers—is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Bleach 12 by Tite Kubo: B+
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Bleach 11 by Tite Kubo: A-
From the back cover: Ichigo successfully defeats Ikkaku of the Eleventh Company and is rewarded with a valuable piece of information—the location of where Rukia is being detained as she awaits execution. However, Ichigo's companion, the pyrotechnics-wielding Ganju, is having a much harder time with his Soul Reaper opponent. Meanwhile, Orihime and Uryuu confront the younger … [Read more...] about Bleach 11 by Tite Kubo: A-
Bleach 10 by Tite Kubo: B-
From the back cover: With the help of Kuukaku—a one-armed explosives expert and old friend of the mysterious talking cat Yoruichi—Ichigo and crew are one step closer to infiltrating the Soul Society and rescuing their friend Rukia before she is executed. For Kuukaku's plan to work, Ichigo must control his enormous reservoir of spiritual energy—and there's no telling how much … [Read more...] about Bleach 10 by Tite Kubo: B-
Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
From the back cover: Under his father's disapproving eyes, Sano faces his own brother in a high-jump competition! Then, a schoolwide treasure hunt turns into a grudge match between Kayashima and his self-proclaimed rival, Modoru the onmyouji, a traditional Japanese occultist. Will psychic powers or black magic prevail? But Modoru has something else on his side: the power of … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
From the back cover: Rose Walker finds more than she bargained for in the doll's house—long lost relatives, a serial killers convention, and, ultimately, her true identity. The master of dreams attempts to unravel the mystery, unaware that the hand of another, far closer to home, is pulling the strings. Review: There were several things I quite liked in this volume. Two more … [Read more...] about The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B