From the back cover: Yuki's past finally is revealed! But is it all too much to bear? His sickness takes a turn for the worse, and after Akito reminds Yuki how loathed he is, his will to live might finally be drained... Meanwhile, as Tohru is getting ready to perform in Cinderella, the class decides that they have to rewrite the play. But no amount of revision will prevent … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 15 by Natsuki Takaya: A
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane: A-
From the back cover: When Jimmy Marcus' daughter is found murdered, his childhood friend Sean Devine is assigned to the case. His personal life unraveling, the investigation takes Sean back into a world of violence and pain he thought he'd left behind. It also puts him on a collision course with Jimmy Marcus—a man with his own dark past who is eager to solve the crime with … [Read more...] about Mystic River by Dennis Lehane: A-
Skip Beat! 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: After failing her audition, Kyoko has just about given up on her revenge—until Sho shows up at the gas station where she works and doesn't even recognize her! With her desire for vengeance rekindled, Kyoko goes back to the talent agency and gets assigned to the new "Love Me Section." There, she can earn points for good behavior, and if she earns enough, … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
Skip Beat! 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence—she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko knows she's not plain and uninteresting, no matter what Sho says. With the help of a little makeover, Kyoko's … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
Bleach 22 by Tite Kubo: B-
From the back cover: The noose is tightening around Ichigo. His inner Hollow can't wait to consume him, the sinister transfer student has him tapped for a mysterious job, and now powerful new enemies have landed in his hometown to destroy him. Review: So far, this new arc is not off to an auspicious start. Some new villains are introduced, but only the latter pair—they're … [Read more...] about Bleach 22 by Tite Kubo: B-