From the back cover: From its sharply satiric opening sentence, Mansfield Park deals with money and marriage, and how strongly they affect each other. Shy, fragile Fanny Price is the consummate "poor relation." Sent to live with her wealthy uncle Thomas, she clashes with his spoiled, selfish daughters and falls in love with his son. Their lives are further complicated by the … [Read more...] about Mansfield Park by Jane Austen: B
InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Centuries ago, a dog-like half-demon named Inuyasha attempted to steal a powerful gem known as the “Shikon jewel” from a village, but was thwarted by a beautiful priestess, Kikyo, whose enchanted arrow pinned him to a tree. There he remains for fifty years until Kagome—a modern-day high school girl transplanted to the past by means of an enchanted well—frees him because he’s … [Read more...] about InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
From the back cover: A new crop of demons is plaguing the land. The more demons are killed, the more humanlike they become. This progression culminates in a battle between the gang and Moryomaru, Hakudoshi's new and fearsome creation. Can Koga and Inuyasha stop their infighting long enough to battle a common enemy? Review: In volume 34, which I reread before starting this one, … [Read more...] about InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
High School Debut 9 by Kazune Kawahara: A-
It’s sports festival time, giving Haruna and Yoh the chance to work together on the same team. Alas, the plans for togetherness don’t work out, as Yoh is elected grade captain and has to work hard to master his ceremonial duties and not disappoint those who elected him. Haruna, of course, is very encouraging and does things like make him foul-tasting radish juice to help his … [Read more...] about High School Debut 9 by Kazune Kawahara: A-
High School Debut 8 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
From the back cover: Yoh's worried that a freshman seems to have the hots for Haruna, but Haruna is as oblivious as ever. So when the boy in question makes a move on her, how will she respond? More importantly, how will Yoh react? Review: Ah, High School Debut. How I love you so. Only this series can make it palatable when the heroine receives an unsolicited smooch from some … [Read more...] about High School Debut 8 by Kazune Kawahara: B+