Book description: Beautiful Ranmaru and sweet, serene Kei fell in love at first sight when they were just boys, and now that they’re finally old enough, they’re moving in together! College should be all about new experiences and freedom… but what will the couple do when their home-sweet-home is invaded by the brash and spoiled Kai, Kei’s half-brother? Is their relationship … [Read more...] about Kizuna Deluxe Edition 1 by Kazuma Kodaka: B-
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Tidbits: Four from Yen Press
It's time again for Tidbits, and the focus this time is on some recent and/or upcoming releases from Yen Press! First up is the second volume of Higurashi When They Cry: Beyond Midnight Arc, followed by the ninth and final volume of Moon Boy, the fourth installment of Time and Again, and the ninth volume of Yotsuba&!. Enjoy! Higurashi When They Cry: Beyond Midnight Arc 2 … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Four from Yen Press
Bokurano: Ours 1-2 by Mohiro Kitoh: B
Fifteen kids—most of them, except for one boy’s kid sister, in 7th grade—are taking part in a summer program called “Seaside Friendship and Nature School.” Chafing at the instruction to go out and observe nature, the kids decide to explore a nearby cave, where they inexplicably discover a computer lab and a strange guy who calls himself Kokopelli. Kokopelli tells the kids … [Read more...] about Bokurano: Ours 1-2 by Mohiro Kitoh: B
Stay Close to Me by Yaya Sakuragi: B
Wow, a BL comedy I actually liked! I reviewed Stay Close to Me for this month's BL Bookrack and thought it achieved a nice balance of silliness and genuine emotion. Now I need to find the time to read Yaya Sakuragi's Hey, Sensei? and Tea for Two! You can find that review here. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about Stay Close to Me by Yaya Sakuragi: B
Endless Comfort by Sakuya Sakura: B-
I reviewed this one-volume boys' love title for the latest BL Bookrack column at Manga Bookshelf. It's essentially the story of how the love of a good man helps a good-natured dog trainer get over his past trauma. Unfortunately, it's pretty dull, but I did like the ending. You can find that review here. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about Endless Comfort by Sakuya Sakura: B-