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Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-

February 9, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Risa's getting really confused about her feelings for Ôtani—she doesn't know if she wants to help him get back together with his ex-girlfriend or keep him all to herself! Review: I didn't like this volume quite as much as the first, but it's still really good. This volume hits several major holidays: Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day. At … [Read more...] about Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-

Love*Com 1 by Aya Nakahara: A

February 9, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Risa Koizumi is the tallest girl in class, and the last thing she wants is the humiliation of standing next to Atsushi Ôtani, the shortest guy. Fate and the whole school have other ideas, and the two find themselves cast as the unwilling stars of a bizarre romantic comedy. Rather than bow to the inevitable, Risa and Atsushi join forces to pursue their … [Read more...] about Love*Com 1 by Aya Nakahara: A

Fruits Basket 16 by Natsuki Takaya: A-

February 2, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: A new chapter is opened in the Sohma family's story—and the rumors are true! Kyou has indeed met Kyoko in the past... and when he did, she told him the story of how she met Tohru's father, which he then tells to us: Tohru's birth... the truth about her mother and father... Yuki's declaration of independence... Review: Well, that was a crappily written … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 16 by Natsuki Takaya: A-

Fruits Basket 15 by Natsuki Takaya: A

January 31, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Yuki's past finally is revealed! But is it all too much to bear? His sickness takes a turn for the worse, and after Akito reminds Yuki how loathed he is, his will to live might finally be drained... Meanwhile, as Tohru is getting ready to perform in Cinderella, the class decides that they have to rewrite the play. But no amount of revision will prevent … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 15 by Natsuki Takaya: A

Skip Beat! 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-

January 29, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge—until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-

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