From the back cover: Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he … [Read more...] about Bleach 1 by Tite Kubo: B
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Full Moon o Sagashite 2 by Arina Tanemura: B+
From the back cover: Now that Mitsuki has debuted in the pop world, she is faced with the dark side of the glitz and glamour—petty jealousy and scheming that just might be her undoing. Will her love for Eichi be enough to keep her on the road to stardom? Or will the schemes of a mysterious new Shinigami stop her dreams short? Review: This volume was pretty good, but not as … [Read more...] about Full Moon o Sagashite 2 by Arina Tanemura: B+
Runaways 1-3 by Brian K. Vaughan: B+
From the inside flap: They were six normal California teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting... until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: Their parents are a secret criminal society known as The Pride. For years, The Pride has controlled all criminal activity in Los Angeles, holding the entire city in its iron grip. With their true … [Read more...] about Runaways 1-3 by Brian K. Vaughan: B+
xxxHOLiC 8 by CLAMP: A-
From the back cover: Kimihiro Watanuki's after-school job working for the mysterious witch Yuuko Ishikawa has taken a dangerous turn. A recent assignment cost Kimihiro his right eye to a spider with a grudge. Now the missing eye has become the latest must-have item in the spirit world. Even the Zashiki-Warashi, the pretty spirit who has a crush on Kimihiro, has become … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 8 by CLAMP: A-
Beauty is the Beast 5 by Tomo Matsumoto: A
From the back cover: Eimi's going home for the holidays—but she's only been to her parents' new house once! Shimonuki is all set to accompany her, but a family emergency keeps him in town. Eimi doesn't want to take the train alone, so she drags Wanibuchi with her. They spend the holidays traveling across the country and through Wanibuchi's past. Will his revelations bring … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 5 by Tomo Matsumoto: A