Book description: Two adventure-loving boys from the country set out on their quest to defeat the evil dragon that threatens the world. Det and Osen battle their way to glory, finding romance and the life of heroes along the way. Review: Having left Ogean, their small village, behind, friends Det and Osen are traveling toward Dedeil, a large city where they hope to “make it … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Young Det 3 by Gyojeong Kwon: B+
Manga Marching Orders, 8/7/09
It's time for a confession: I am a terrible hoarder. There are so many awesome series being released these days and so I buy them, but because I don't read very fast (and also read other things, go to work, have a life, etc.) things tend to pile up in a rather alarming way. My self-imposed rule about reviewing each volume separately wasn't helping matters any, either. Now … [Read more...] about Manga Marching Orders, 8/7/09
Click 6-8 by Youngran Lee: B-
I've decided to absolve myself from the entirely self-imposed edict that I review each volume of a series separately and start offering multi-volume reviews on this site. The final three volumes of Click seemed like an ideal place to start, since it was getting to be challenge coming up with new things to say about each volume when taken individually. The romantic angst ramps … [Read more...] about Click 6-8 by Youngran Lee: B-
Tsubasa: Those with Wings 2 by Natsuki Takaya: C+
Oh, if only Tsubasa: Those with Wings were as good as its gorgeous cover suggests! Former thief Kotobuki and her companion/love interest, erstwhile Army officer Raimon, are still searching for Tsubasa, a legend rumored to grant wishes. But first, they must slog through an excruciatingly dull plot about the Army enlisting the help of Raimon’s gun-smuggling foster father to … [Read more...] about Tsubasa: Those with Wings 2 by Natsuki Takaya: C+
A Strange and Mystifying Story 2 by Tsuta Suzuki: C+
Akio’s family is cursed with illness, but they also have a protective guardian beast who will appear if summoned and grant a wish. Akio summons the beast—an amorous, wolfish sort whom he names Setsu—and wishes to be cured. After Setsu accomplishes this with his own brand of sexual healing, Akio finds he doesn’t want Setsu to disappear, so wishes for him to stick around. Now … [Read more...] about A Strange and Mystifying Story 2 by Tsuta Suzuki: C+