From the back cover: Now that the terror of their first meeting has subsided, Irel begins to wonder if his fear of Lamia is unfounded. Despite her troubling diet, she doesn't seem to relish the experience of gnawing Irel's flesh any more than he does. Both share a common goal: to uncover the mysteries surrounding the blood of Christ. If they work together, they might be able to … [Read more...] about Raiders 2 by JinJun Park: C+
Supernatural
Nightschool: The Weirn Books 3 by Svetlana Chmakova: B+
Nightschool’s first two volumes introduced us to two groups of characters, the first being teen witch Alex Treveney and the denizens of the night school in which she enrolled to search for her missing sister, Sarah, and the second being a team of young “hunters” who are looking for Alex after she unwittingly injured several of their number. In volume three, the way in which … [Read more...] about Nightschool: The Weirn Books 3 by Svetlana Chmakova: B+
Oh! My Brother 2 by Ken Saito: B-
It’s been one month since Masago Kamoguchi’s brilliant older brother, Shiro, died and began possessing her. With all of this going on, Masago hasn’t been studying, so when exam time comes around, she allows Shiro to take the tests for her and ends up with a perfect score. Her impressive performance prompts a teacher to encourage her to run for student council, a decision she … [Read more...] about Oh! My Brother 2 by Ken Saito: B-
Vanish with the Rose by Barbara Michaels: B+
From the back cover: Diana Reed has much to hide when she arrives at the Nicholsons' 18th-century estate. Masquerading as a landscape architect specializing in "ancient" roses, she's hired by the eccentric couple to restore the gardens, but her real interest lies in the manor's more recent history. Sinister scenarios ensue at the Nicholsons' estate. Ghostly music echoes in … [Read more...] about Vanish with the Rose by Barbara Michaels: B+
ZE 4 by Yuki Shimizu: C+
It’s maintenance time for the kami who serve the kotodama users of the Mitou family, which provides an opportunity to introduce some members of the extended family. Volume three dealt primarily with the couple of Genma and Himi, an arc that carries over into the first few chapters of this volume. Himi, who had once been the kami of Genma’s father, protects his new master … [Read more...] about ZE 4 by Yuki Shimizu: C+