From the back cover: An ice-cold killer is on the loose, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracies, serial murders, and a scathing indictment of hospital politics are all masterfully woven together in this compelling manga thriller. Tenma risks his promising medical career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to … [Read more...] about Monster 1 by Naoki Urasawa: A
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Fushigi Yûgi 3 by Yuu Watase: B+
From the back cover: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior high school student who is suddenly transported into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. Surrounded by enemies with mystic power, she can only rely on her Celestial Warriors and a mysterious monk, a disciple of the oracle, to help her fulfill her quest! Miaka's best friend, Yui, also enters the book, but … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 3 by Yuu Watase: B+
Hana-Kimi 12 by Hisaya Nakajo: C+
From the back cover: The Christmas dance party begins, and Mizuki looks for a chance to give Sano a present. Later, Mizuki flies home for New Year's and an unexpected reunion with Gilbert, her first love. Though time has passed and her romantic hopes are now focused on Sano, Mizuki discovers that this old flame hasn't been completely snuffed out in her heart! Review: The … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 12 by Hisaya Nakajo: C+
Ouran High School Host Club 3 by Bisco Hatori: A
From the back cover: It's summer break, and the Host Club crew head to the beach, dragging our reluctant heroine with them. When Haruhi stands up to some local bullies and gets tossed into the ocean, Tamaki, the Host Club King, rescues her. But afterward, he's so mad that he won't speak to her until she apologizes. Trouble is, Haruhi can't figure out what she should be sorry … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 3 by Bisco Hatori: A
Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 11 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: A
Book Description: This volume contains Acts 50-54 of the new numbering system, which correspond to Acts 43-46 (Volume 16 and the beginning of 17) of the original publication. This contains half of the Stars arc. Mamoru is set to go overseas to study, but is captured by a mysterious woman who steals his Golden Crystal. Usagi doesn't remember what happened, rescued from a … [Read more...] about Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 11 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: A