From the back cover: Haruna becomes worried when she sees Yoh hanging out with an unattractive classmate. (Yoh does seem to have strange taste in women, after all...) She has good reason for feeling uneasy—it looks like this girl really does want to sabotage their relationship! Review: The main reason I love High School Debut is that it skewers some of the typical shojo … [Read more...] about High School Debut 11 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
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Phantom Dream 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B
Once upon a time, a thousand years ago, there was a beautiful woman named Suigekka who used her magical abilities to help the people of Japan. The people feared and misunderstood her, however, and killed her after blaming her for the drought that had descended upon the land. A magician who loved her, Hira, went insane after Suigekka’s death and vowed revenge on humanity. He … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B
Phantom Dream 2 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
From the back cover: Tamaki Otoya is the last in a line of ancient summoners tasked to battle evil forces that threaten mankind. But when the rival Gekka family return to collect the demon sword Tamaki's family stole centuries ago, a devastating secret is revealed! Tamaki is left in such a state of shock that he doesn't even notice his beloved Asahi slipping away to the Gekka … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 2 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
Dining Bar Akira by Tomoko Yamashita: A
32-year-old Akira Koji doesn’t know how to handle it when Torihara Yasuyuki, a coworker six years his junior, says, “You know… I have feelings for you.” He has always considered himself to be straight and ultimately decides not to take the confession seriously. Still, he can’t help being a bit curious. As he and Torihara continue to interact at work, bickering a good bit yet … [Read more...] about Dining Bar Akira by Tomoko Yamashita: A
Goong: The Royal Palace 6 by Park SoHee: A-
From the back cover: Hoping to clear the air between Shin and Chae-Kyung, the ladies of the court pressure the young couple to get more intimate. But even a night together may not be enough to push the two close. Amid lingering suspicious of Shin's involvement with Hyo-Rin, Yul takes the offensive in claiming not only his right to the throne, but to Chae-Kyung's heart as … [Read more...] about Goong: The Royal Palace 6 by Park SoHee: A-