From the back cover: "Nothing ever hurts me," he told her. "I've broken every table in the house," he declared. "The chairs, too. Call my mother if you don't believe me." "I believe you," said Carla. "Why shouldn't I?" "You should." She did, too. For the rest of the meeting, no matter what he told her, she believed him. When he told her that his parents only fed him … [Read more...] about There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar: B+
California Demon by Julie Kenner: B
From the back cover: Welcome to San Diablo—the perfect place to raise a couple of kids and a lot of Hell, especially if you're Kate Connor, retired demon hunter. Now, after fourteen years as a suburban housewife, raising two kids, and supporting her husband's political ambitions, she's rejoined the workforce... well, secretly, at least. Between fending off demon attacks, … [Read more...] about California Demon by Julie Kenner: B
Bleach 21 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: Ichigo and his friends return to the world of the living, where life goes on as usual. But the arrival of a new transfer student raises disturbing questions, for outside school he carries a zanpaku-tou and wears the mask of a Hollow... Review: There. Now I am all caught up and the glut of Bleachiness will subside. You know it's a good sign when all the … [Read more...] about Bleach 21 by Tite Kubo: B
Bleach 20 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: The shocking truth behind the collapse of the Soul Society is finally revealed! The magnitude of the conspiracy is far-reaching, and the perpetrators wield staggering power. Is this the end of the Soul Society? Review: Many, many explanations were forthcoming in this volume. Things that were revealed include who murdered Aizen; why Rukia was scheduled … [Read more...] about Bleach 20 by Tite Kubo: B
Bleach 19 by Tite Kubo: A
From the back cover: The long-awaited showdown between Ichigo and Byakuya Kuchiki has finally begun. Has Ichigo succeeded in mastering bankai, the highest level of power that a Soul Reaper can attain, to face Byakuya as an equal? Review: After a slow first chapter, this volume kicked some butt! I vastly enjoyed the multi-chapter battle between Ichigo and Byakuya, which was … [Read more...] about Bleach 19 by Tite Kubo: A