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Fruits Basket 17 by Natsuki Takaya: A+

February 24, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Akito has more than skeletons hiding in the closet—the curse, dear reader, is not the only reason Kureno won't leave Akito. And who can make Arisa understand Kureno's devotion to Akito? Graduation is approaching, so everyone needs answers! Review: This volume was awesome from start to finish. I followed this series as it was being released in Japanese, … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 17 by Natsuki Takaya: A+

Skip Beat! 4 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A

February 24, 2008 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay. In order to support the high cost of the program, Kyoko gets a job as a seat filler on a TV show. But when one of the characters … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 4 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A

Skip Beat! 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-

February 22, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Kyoko is determined to win her way into show business, even if it means wearing embarrassing bright pink overalls and putting up with spoiled stars. But her first big assignment proves more difficult than she imagined when she finds herself in front of the camera with an injured leg. Will she be able to ace her first attempt at acting despite the pain, or … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-

Sand Chronicles 1 by Hinako Ashihara: A-

February 21, 2008 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness. Review: This was really good, with an … [Read more...] about Sand Chronicles 1 by Hinako Ashihara: A-

Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 14 by CLAMP: B+

February 18, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: The odd group of dimension travelers arrives in a country full of magic seeking a book that may hold the key to finding one of Princess Sakura's powerful memory feathers. But the volume they need turns out to be a national treasure, off limits to the public. Now Syaoran, Kurogane, and the others must brave traps, ravenous beasts, and some of the … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 14 by CLAMP: B+

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