From the back cover: Yukino Miyazawa has it all—perfect grades, looks, the admiration of her peers. She's the #1 student at her school... at least she was until he showed up. The new boy, Souchirou Arima, one-ups her in every department. And the worst thing about it is that he's sincere! With her ego in jeopardy, Yukino will do whatever it takes to regain the spotlight, but … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 1 by Masami Tsuda: A+
Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery: B+
From the back cover: At sixteen Anne is grown up... almost. Her gray eyes shine like evening stars, but her red hair is still as peppery as her temper. In the years since she arrived at Green Gables as a freckle-faced orphan, she has earned the love of the people of Avonlea and a reputation for getting into scrapes. But when Anne begins her job as the new schoolteacher, the … [Read more...] about Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery: B+
Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: As the Fruits Basket saga continues, the relationship between Tohru and Kyou becomes increasingly complicated, especially since most of the members of the Zodiac seem to look down on him. Tohru comes to the realization that if she wants to save Kyou, she'll have to create some sort of trigger to break his curse. But what, if anything, can cure … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A
Venus in Love 2 by Yuki Nakaji: B+
From the back cover: Fukami is convinced that there's chemistry between his friends Suzuna and Eichi, who just need a little push to become a couple. Little does he suspect that they both have a crush on him. But Fukami's got his own romantic distraction with a girl he keeps running into. When Suzuna realizes that she has a new rival, she's going to have to act fast. Can … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 2 by Yuki Nakaji: B+
Love*Com 3 by Aya Nakahara: A
From the back cover: A new student starts out as Risa's rival for love, but ends up proving how important it is to be honest with yourself! Review: Okay, it's official—I love Love*Com. Of all the series I've started recently, this is the one I've been most eager to continue. I adore the two lead characters, especially when they're being honest and/or sweet with one … [Read more...] about Love*Com 3 by Aya Nakahara: A