The beginning of Battlestar Galactica’s third season found the majority of what’s left of humanity living on New Caprica, a planet that had seemed like their salvation until the Cylons arrived and the occupation began. Some people joined resistance groups while others collaborated with the enemy to protect themselves and their families. Eventually, they were rescued, though no … [Read more...] about Battlestar Galactica: Echoes of New Caprica by Emily Salzfass et al.: C+
Comics
Goong: The Royal Palace 4 by Park SoHee: A-
A promise between their grandfathers leads to the wedding of regular girl Chae-Kyung to the crown prince, Shin. Their relationship was antagonistic at first, but Chae-Kyung eventually realizes she’s fallen for the mercurial prince while formerly friendless Shin gets a taste of what it feels like to have someone always by his side. In this volume, the thawing of relations … [Read more...] about Goong: The Royal Palace 4 by Park SoHee: A-
Crimson Hero 9 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B+
From the back cover: Just when Nobara is set to play with the Eagles against the men's team at Central Sokai University, Yushin shows up on campus! Has he come to make a play for Nobara? Review: At last! I love seeing good things happen for characters I like, and this volume is immensely satisfying in several important ways. Nobara gets her first taste of victory when the … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 9 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B+
Crimson Hero 8 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B-
From the back cover: Coach Shima sends Nobara to train with the men's team at Central Sokai University. However, these college guys have no intention of letting a girl join their practice—unless Nobara can find a way to gain their respect. Review: It took me this long to start to get tired of reading this series, which is probably a compliment. And really, this volume is … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 8 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B-
Crimson Hero 7 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B
From the back cover: Nobara's drive to get the girls' volleyball team ready to qualify for the next Spring Tournament has tensions running high. Have Nobara's dreams finally outgrown those of her teammates? Review: Yay, volleyball once again takes precedence over romance! This volume begins with the girls team in shambles, reeling from yet another defeat, and Ayako telling … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 7 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B