From the back cover: By necessity Amane Kamori lives a life of secrecy. The only ones who know the truth about her powers and Hyoue's true form are her best friend Takako and her cousin Hayato. But when Amane's desire to help others exposes her powers to a stranger, the high school shaman finds herself at the mercy of a manipulative and egotistical classmate. If Amane is the … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 3 by Mick Takeuchi: B-
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Her Majesty’s Dog 2 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
From the back cover: Hyoue Inugami is a lot older than he looks—500 years older, to be exact. Long before he became Amane's loyal guardian, this demon dog served another master. He wasn't alone in his duties, however. The sorcerer Kaiso kept two guardians—Hyoue and Zakuro. Now, after centuries of separation, Zakuro is back. The sprightly demon child says he'd like nothing more … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 2 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
Her Majesty’s Dog 1 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
From the back cover: Amane's not like other girls. With her ice queen demeanor and naiveté, she's become quite the misfit on campus. Even more unusual is her relationship with fellow transfer student Hyoue Inugami, the hottest guy in school. But the truth is that Amane is a powerful psychic and Hyoue is her guardian demon-dog, whose powers are fueled by her kiss! And when Amane … [Read more...] about Her Majesty’s Dog 1 by Mick Takeuchi: B+
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 3 by Drew Goddard: C
From the back cover: A team of Japanese vampires who can transform into wolves, panthers, and fog attack the Slayer compound in the highlands of Scotland, stealing Buffy's mystical scythe—the weapon that transformed thousands of young women into Slayers. Unable to fight these mysterious new foes, Buffy sends Xander to see his old friend—the only vampire known to possess these … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 3 by Drew Goddard: C
Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C
As a Fruits Basket fan, whenever I was confronted with a survey on what manga I would like to see licensed, I always included the two series Natsuki Takaya wrote before her big hit—Genei Musou and Tsubasa wo Motsu Mono. And when TOKYOPOP announced it would be releasing them (as Phantom Dream and Tsubasa: Those With Wings, respectively), I was thrilled. I did all this without … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C