With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child is the story of the Azuma family. Eldest son Hikaru has autism, and the series chronicles the struggles and satisfactions that his parents and teachers experience as Hikaru gradually learns to function in the world. This chunky volume from Yen Press, equivalent to volumes three and four of the original Japanese release, focuses on … [Read more...] about With the Light 2 by Keiko Tobe: B+
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FreshMen by Yuuya: C+
In the title story, Takeyuki Saito and Hitoshi Sato are both studying art at the same university. At the entrance ceremony, Saito, who’d been up drinking the night before, momentarily slumps into Sato’s arms, giving the impression that he’s weak and needs looking after. In the weeks that follow, Saito takes advantage of Sato’s kindness to some degree, and eventually realizes … [Read more...] about FreshMen by Yuuya: C+
Her Majesty’s Dog 1 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
From the back cover: Amane's not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she's become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fellow transfer student Hyoue Inugami, the hottest guy in school. But the truth is that Amane is a powerful psychic and Hyoue is her guardian demon-dog, whose powers are fueled by her kiss! And when Amane … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 1 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
Red Blinds the Foolish by est em: A-
From the back cover: Rafita is the young, rising star of the bullfighting world known as "The Red Matador." He has never feared facing a bull since his first kill at the age of twelve. But when he falls in love with Mauro, a butcher who rends the bulls that Rafita kills, his confidence begins to waver. In the matador's dreams, Mauro (who, like a bull, is colorblind) is, … [Read more...] about Red Blinds the Foolish by est em: A-
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 3 by Drew Goddard: C
From the back cover: A team of Japanese vampires who can transform into wolves, panthers, and fog attack the Slayer compound in the highlands of Scotland, stealing Buffy's mystical scythe—the weapon that transformed thousands of young women into Slayers. Unable to fight these mysterious new foes, Buffy sends Xander to see his old friend—the only vampire known to possess these … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 3 by Drew Goddard: C