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A Kiss for My Prince 1 by Hee-Eun Kim: A-

December 3, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Having close access to the Prince, Sei-Ann has decided to become his future bride! And lucky for her, the Prince turns out to be a handsome young man who she falls in love with after a single glance. Things look very good for Sei-Ann! But wait!! You say the real Prince is someone else?! Review: I'd had a vague interest in this title, but didn't … [Read more...] about A Kiss for My Prince 1 by Hee-Eun Kim: A-

Fushigi Yûgi 9 by Yuu Watase: B+

December 2, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary middle school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. In this alternate world, she must summon the god Suzaku by retrieving the Shinzahou. But, in order to get the treasure, Miaka must choose between her love for Tamahome and protecting the nation of Konan. Review: The B+ … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 9 by Yuu Watase: B+

Hikaru no Go 8 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A

November 23, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Hikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei school but also any outsiders who want to take the test. One of them in particular appears to know how to exploit Hikaru's weaknesses, and poor Hikaru seems powerless to stop him. Review: I really like how the passage of time is handled … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 8 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A

Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-

November 23, 2006 by Michelle Smith 2 Comments

From the back cover: A savage storm shipwrecks Miaka and her Celestial Warriors on a creepy island inhabited by a ruthless matriarchal society that enslaves men! Meanwhile, her former friend Yui and the Seiryu Warriors are within arm's reach of the sacred treasures that Miaka so desperately seeks. Will she arrive too late to summon the god Suzaku and save the nation of … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-

Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A

November 12, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Now that the Seiryu Warriors have ruined their attempt to summon the god Suzaku, Miaka and her Celestial Warriors are forced to travel to a frozen northern country in hopes of gathering the sacred treasures that will grant them a second chance. Little do they know that they have made new enemies, ones who will stop at nothing to wreak their … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A

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