From the back cover: Shizuka makes a shocking announcement at her birthday party, which could create some very intriguing possibilities for Tsukushi. Could Tsukushi possibly have Rui for herself? Tsukasa, clouded by the sound of flying planes, asks Tsukushi out on a date that goes very, very wrong. Review: With Rui out of the way, as he followed Shizuka off to France, most … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 4 by Yoko Kamio: A-
NANA 2 by Ai Yazawa: A
From the back cover: Moving to Tokyo, Nana Komatsu is hoping to reinvent herself as someone whose fortunes rise and fall independent of the vagaries of romance. Arriving in the city at the same time, Nana Osaki has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Even though they come from different backgrounds, these two young women quickly become best friends. What follows … [Read more...] about NANA 2 by Ai Yazawa: A
NANA 1 by Ai Yazawa: A-
From the back cover: Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city. Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident, and focused. She swaggers into town and … [Read more...] about NANA 1 by Ai Yazawa: A-
Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl: B
From the back cover: Ruth Reichl knows that to be a good restaurant critic you have to be anonymous, but when she signs up to be the most important restaurant critic in the country, her picture is posted in every four-star, low-star, and no-star kitchen in town. What's a critic in search of the truth to do? And so begin Reichl's "adventures in deception." She dons a frumpy … [Read more...] about Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl: B
Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: As rumors swirl about Machi trying to kill her little brother, Kakeru figures that the only person who can get the truth out of her is Yuki. But when the two of them visit her, they learn a shocking secret. Later, Motoko wants to tell Yuki her feelings before she graduates and leaves the school—and him—forever. But will their parting be such sweet … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A