From the back cover: Tsukasa is headed for New York to break away from his Tokyo life, but just before leaving Rui whispers something to him. When this news finally sinks in Tsukasa goes into another one of his frenzies. Financial troubles weigh heavy on the Makino family as Tsukushi's father is out of a job. It becomes clear that they are completely dependent on her … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 9 by Yoko Kamio: B
Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers: B
From the back cover: Murder strikes too close to home! Lord Peter, noted detective, scholar, and bon vivant, is summoned to the Wimsey family retreat, which offers country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt. But when the prey turns out to be human and quite dead, wearing slippers and a dinner jacket, the thrill wanes. The victim is the fiancé of Lord Peter's sister. And … [Read more...] about Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers: B
7SEEDS 2 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-
Book description: A strange man on the island who helped free Arashi and Natsu from some carnivorous plants gives them a clue as to why they find themselves in this predicament—it's not a kidnapping, it's "a government project." The four castaways decide to climb a rocky outcrop from which they can survey their surroundings and get an idea of what is going on and where they … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 2 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-
7SEEDS 1 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+
Book description: The last thing Natsu remembers is going to sleep in her own bed. She awakes on a sinking ship in the company of three strangers, each with no memory of how they got there. After managing to reach a deserted island, the four need to overcome their differences and work together to find out about the inhospitable, strange island where nature appears totally out … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 1 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+
Boys Over Flowers 8 by Yoko Kamio: B
From the back cover: Tsukasa wants Tsukushi and Rui expelled from Eitoku Academy, and he challenges them to a basketball showdown. Later, thanks to Tsukasa's sister Tsubaki, Tsukushi and Rui are forced to spend a night together. But Rui confesses to Tsukushi that he is still unable to forget about Shizuka. Review: ... A basketball showdown?! The girl you love has "sliced … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 8 by Yoko Kamio: B