From the inside flap: Enter a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares and meet the Sandman, master of dreams, and his kin—the Endless. This first collection of Neil Gaiman's unique and multi-award-winning Sandman saga introduces key themes and characters, combining myth, magic, and black humor. Review: This volume collects issues #1-8 of the Sandman comics. … [Read more...] about The Sandman 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman: B+
Comics
Bleach 7 by Tite Kubo: A-
From the back cover: Rukia Kuchiki, the ex-Soul Reaper responsible for Ichigo's transformation, is on the lam. Her brethren at the Soul Society are quite displeased with the fact that she transferred the powers of a Soul Reaper to a human and have dispatched two of their strongest agents to neutralize the situation. Their mission is twofold: to return Rukia to the Soul … [Read more...] about Bleach 7 by Tite Kubo: A-
Hana-Kimi 15 by Hisaya Nakajo: A-
From the back cover: Unable to forget her near-kiss experience, Mizuki finds herself drawing ever closer to Sano, and not in a "roommates" way, either. The tension builds when Nakatsu asks Sano point-blank: Do you like Mizuki? Can Nakatsu and Sano's friendship survive the answer? Meanwhile, Sano's old high-jump rival returns, along with a surprising new … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 15 by Hisaya Nakajo: A-
Hana-Kimi 14 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+
From the back cover: Plumbing problems erupt in Dorm 1, forcing the residents to move into Dorms 2 and 3. Mizuki must now deal with two male roommates, one of whom introduces her to a dorm custom she could never have imagined! Dr. Umeda reflects on his past after hearing from an old friend, while Mizuki and Sano find their mutual attraction pulling them ever closer to the … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 14 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+
Hana-Kimi 13 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
From the back cover: Mizuki is broke, so she lands a part-time job with Akiha, the photographer. Among her first-day experiences: spilling tea on male diva supermodel "Alex." This sparks a mutual animosity that is not assuaged when Mizuki discovers the model's most closely guarded secret! Meanwhile, at Mizuki's school, food is disappearing, with the culprits leaving flowers … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 13 by Hisaya Nakajo: B