Shakuya, the heir to the dragon clan that rules an important desert oasis, has a rather complicated life. Not only does she turn into a dragon when her feelings grow too strong, but she also has two fiancés since the original one, who was missing for five years, suddenly returned with most of his memory missing. This third volume finds Shakuya being sent to a neighboring oasis … [Read more...] about Two Flowers for the Dragon 3 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
Two Flowers for the Dragon 2 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
From the back cover: A mysterious old snake charmer compelled Shakuya to assume her dragon form and flew away on her back to his desert retreat. Now he is holding her captive and plans to marry her off. Needless to say, no one is happy about that, least of all Shakuya's two fiancés, Lucien and Kuwan. They've put aside their rivalry to join forces, head out into the desert and … [Read more...] about Two Flowers for the Dragon 2 by Nari Kusakawa: B+
Two Flowers for the Dragon 1 by Nari Kusakawa: A-
From the back cover: Shakuya is the heir to the Dragon Clan and next in line to rule the land. Oh, and she also happens to have two fiancés! Lucien won Shakuya's love and her hand in marriage, but he disappeared before the wedding day. So the princess did what any woman would do—replaced him. Kuwan stepped in as her new soon-to-be-husband, and everything was fine until fiancé … [Read more...] about Two Flowers for the Dragon 1 by Nari Kusakawa: A-
You Will Fall in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
In high school, Haru Mochizuki was very good at archery and regularly made it to the finals of high-profile tournaments, though he never managed to win. In his senior year, unrequited love for his friend and rival Reiichiro put him so off balance that his archery skills began to decline and he quit before they could deteriorate any further. Now, four years later, he finds … [Read more...] about You Will Fall in Love by Hinako Takanaga: B+
Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey: B
From the back cover: Leys Physical Training College was famous for its excellent discipline and Miss Lucy Pym was pleased and flattered to be invited to give a psychology lecture there. But she had to admit that the health and vibrant beauty of the students made her feel just a little inadequate. Then there was a nasty accident—and suddenly Miss Pym was forced to apply her … [Read more...] about Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey: B