Book description: One of the travelers is about to die, and the only way to keep that from happening is to make a deal with Yuuko the witch. The price has lasting repercussions for the others—one must be responsible for the saved life while another is sent out into the inhospitable ruins of Tokyo on a quest... alone. Review: It's not a surprise that when CLAMP does shounen, … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 17 by CLAMP: A-
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Boys Over Flowers 10 by Yoko Kamio: A-
From the back cover: Rich boy Tsukasa returns to Japan after he discovers the true identity of Tsukushi's "Kinsan." Tsukushi herself is having trouble accepting his identity. Then Kinsan invites Tsukushi to a swank party where they bump into Tsukasa, who causes a major scene when Kinsan declares his intentions toward Tsukushi! Still desperate for money, Tsukushi goes to … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 10 by Yoko Kamio: A-
Boys Over Flowers 9 by Yoko Kamio: B
From the back cover: Tsukasa is headed for New York to break away from his Tokyo life, but just before leaving Rui whispers something to him. When this news finally sinks in Tsukasa goes into another one of his frenzies. Financial troubles weigh heavy on the Makino family as Tsukushi's father is out of a job. It becomes clear that they are completely dependent on her … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 9 by Yoko Kamio: B
7SEEDS 2 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-
Book description: A strange man on the island who helped free Arashi and Natsu from some carnivorous plants gives them a clue as to why they find themselves in this predicament—it's not a kidnapping, it's "a government project." The four castaways decide to climb a rocky outcrop from which they can survey their surroundings and get an idea of what is going on and where they … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 2 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-
7SEEDS 1 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+
Book description: The last thing Natsu remembers is going to sleep in her own bed. She awakes on a sinking ship in the company of three strangers, each with no memory of how they got there. After managing to reach a deserted island, the four need to overcome their differences and work together to find out about the inhospitable, strange island where nature appears totally out … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 1 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+