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Ouran High School Host Club 1 by Bisco Hatori: A+

June 13, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: One day, Haruhi, a scholarship student at exclusive Ouran High School, breaks an $80,000 vase that belongs to the "Host Club," a mysterious campus group consisting of six super-rich (and gorgeous) guys. To pay back the damages, she is forced to work for the club, and it's there that she discovers just how wealthy the members are and how different the rich … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 1 by Bisco Hatori: A+

xxxHOLiC 7 by CLAMP: A

June 12, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Kimihiro Watanuki has a wish on layaway with Yuuko Ishikawa, the sultry time-space witch who can grant anyone's deepest desire... for a price! Still, working like a slave in Yuuko's shop hasn't dampened Kimihiro's enthusiasm for his cute classmate Himawari-chan, nor his irritation with his too-cool rival Doumeki, the guy who always seems to be around … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 7 by CLAMP: A

Basara 18 by Yumi Tamura: A-

June 10, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the "Boy of Destiny." Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies—all while keeping her identity a secret! While in Kyoto, Shuri runs into his beloved sister, the Great Sister of White, as well … [Read more...] about Basara 18 by Yumi Tamura: A-

Beauty is the Beast 3 by Tomo Matsumoto: A

June 7, 2006 by Michelle Smith 2 Comments

From the back of the book: Eimi unknowingly makes a conquest of Shimonuki, from the boys dorm. But she's so wrapped up in her admiration of Wanibuchi that she doesn't even notice. Shimonuki decides to seriously pursue Eimi, and what better way than to get close to the competition? But the plan backfires when Shimonuki starts to idolize Wanibuchi, too! Will Shimonuki ever be … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 3 by Tomo Matsumoto: A

Beauty is the Beast 2 by Tomo Matsumoto: B+

June 5, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back of the book: It's Eimi's second term in her new home, and she's feeling homesick. Her friends try and help, but even food doesn't work this time. Leave it to the scariest guy in the dorms to cheer Eimi up! Wanibuchi takes her mind off her misery with a bunch of flowers and some tales of his hidden past. But can her newfound happiness withstand the trauma of a … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 2 by Tomo Matsumoto: B+

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