This volume finds Princess Kyoko and her bodyguards on the search for more of the god stones required to awaken Princess Ui from her sixteen-year sleep. After the first two stones are found in the possession of the leaders of the dragon and flower tribes, the hunt is on for the rest of the tribe leaders in the hope that each of them will have one of the powerful jewels, … [Read more...] about Time Stranger Kyoko 2 by Arina Tanemura: C-
Silver Diamond 2 by Shiho Sugiura: B+
From the back cover: Rakan's normal life has been turned upside down thanks to strangers from another world suddenly appearing in his backyard! Chigusa and Natsushige are starting to become more comfortable with their new surroundings, but coming to disrupt the peace is an assassin sent by the Prince. Will Chigusa save the day again? Review: Ever since I unexpectedly enjoyed … [Read more...] about Silver Diamond 2 by Shiho Sugiura: B+
Fairy Tail 4 by Hiro Mashima: C+
From the back cover: S-Class quests are so dangerous that one false move means certain death! Now loose cannon Natsu, rookie Lucy, and nearly powerless Happy have embarked on a stolen S-Class quest, setting out for the Demon Island. Can anyone stop them before they get themselves killed? Review: Sigh. Well, the resolution to the cliffhanger of Erza's arrest was completely … [Read more...] about Fairy Tail 4 by Hiro Mashima: C+
Blank Slate 1 by Aya Kanno: B-
Zen has no memory of the last twenty years, and doesn’t much care. The back cover, with its line “he can’t remember if he’s a killer or a hero,” erroneously leads one to anticipate a story of an amnesiac’s quest for identity. In reality, Blank Slate is all about the action. The story takes place in the country of Amata, which was invaded and conquered in a war two decades … [Read more...] about Blank Slate 1 by Aya Kanno: B-
The Keys to the Street by Ruth Rendell: A-
From the back cover: When Mary Jago donates her bone marrow to help a complete stranger, the act bonds her with the young man who lives from her transfusion. He will change Mary's life in ways she could never imagine. But every act has consequences, often unforseen. Mary's generosity returns her not only love, but also its opposite. She finds herself in danger from both the … [Read more...] about The Keys to the Street by Ruth Rendell: A-