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Chi’s Sweet Home 1 by Konami Kanata: A-

June 24, 2010 by Michelle Smith 8 Comments

From the back cover: TAKE THIS KITTY HOME Chi is a mischievous newborn American shorthair who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, found herself lost. When we found Chi it was clear to us she was completely distraught as she longed for the warmth and protection of her mother. Feeling sympathy for the little furball, we quietly whisked her away, inviting her into our … [Read more...] about Chi’s Sweet Home 1 by Konami Kanata: A-

The Color of Heaven by Kim Dong Hwa: C+

June 23, 2010 by Michelle Smith 5 Comments

From the front flap: Ehwa, now a confident young woman, finds herself in the same maddening situation as her mother: waiting for a man. Her mother hopes for the return of her roaming lover, and Ehwa, in turn, gazes up at the same moon as her fiancé Duksam, a farmer who has gone to sea to seek his fortune so that he can marry her. Review: I do honestly want to like The Color … [Read more...] about The Color of Heaven by Kim Dong Hwa: C+

Astonishing X-Men 2: Dangerous by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday: B

June 22, 2010 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: A tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected—and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can't even depend on themselves? Review: You know those episodes of Buffy where the supernatural threat is … [Read more...] about Astonishing X-Men 2: Dangerous by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday: B

Maiden Rose 1 by Fusanosuke Inariya: B

June 21, 2010 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

Taki Reizen and Claus von Wolfstadt should be enemies since their countries are at war. But a bond forged at school abroad leads Taki, a nobleman, to make Claus his knight, fighting by his side while Taki takes the role of division commander, marshalling his humble subjects as they seek to defend against the enemy’s advances. Many view Claus with suspicion, despite his apparent … [Read more...] about Maiden Rose 1 by Fusanosuke Inariya: B

Claymore 1-2 by Norihigo Yago: B+

June 20, 2010 by Michelle Smith 5 Comments

With the ability to take over human bodies and blend in with ordinary people, monsters known as yoma have a (relatively) easy time finding humans to feed upon. The only weapons humans have against them are the “Claymores,” humans who have taken yoma flesh and blood into their own bodies in order to gain the power to defeat the monsters. Only females are able to successfully … [Read more...] about Claymore 1-2 by Norihigo Yago: B+

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