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Princess Tutu 2 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B+

May 10, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

Book description: Ahiru's transformation into Princess Tutu has fulfilled her life-long fantasy, but her charmed new life is not a ballerina's fairytale. Jealousy rules her new magical kingdom, and an envious Princess Kraehe will continue to thwart Ahiru's efforts to win her broken-hearted prince. Princess Tutu will have to toss her tiara aside and become a soldier to fight for … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 2 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B+

Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B

April 30, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

Book description: Ahiru loves ballet but is rather clumsy at it. She has a crush on Mytho, but he seems detached and emotionless. A magical pendant from the proprietress of a new shop in town transforms her into Princess Tutu, a graceful ballerina who dances "to guide your heart." She realizes that Mytho's heart has been shattered and that only she can help him find the … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B

Fray by Joss Whedon et al.: A-

April 29, 2006 by Michelle Smith 3 Comments

From the back cover: Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future until she learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn't notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city … [Read more...] about Fray by Joss Whedon et al.: A-

The Prince of Tennis 13 by Takeshi Konomi: B

April 27, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Seishun Academy is in the finals of the District Preliminaries and the only player standing in their way is mean, violent, and ill-tempered Jin Akutsu of Yamabuki Junior High! Ryoma desperately needs to toughen up mentally, as Jin has figured out a way to punish him with his powerful shots. Meanwhile, Seishun holds more intra-squad games, and this time … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 13 by Takeshi Konomi: B

Our Everlasting 2 by Toko Kawai: B+

April 24, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Surfer dude Horyu and shy intellectual Shouin are very much in love. Their days together are filled with happiness, but when Shouin's French tutor, a handsome and openly gay man named Nanami, makes his affection for Shouin known, doubts begin to surface between the couple. Horyu begins to suspect the relationship between Shouin and Nanami, while Shouin … [Read more...] about Our Everlasting 2 by Toko Kawai: B+

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