From the back cover: Twelve hours after Kate Sumner's brutally murdered body washes up on the beach, her traumatized 3-year-old daughter is found wandering the streets alone. At first, the prime suspect is a young actor, obsessed with pornography. But now, the local English constable has doubts about the victim's husband. Was he really out of town when she was killed? And … [Read more...] about The Breaker by Minette Walters: B+
Bleach 10 by Tite Kubo: B-
From the back cover: With the help of Kuukaku—a one-armed explosives expert and old friend of the mysterious talking cat Yoruichi—Ichigo and crew are one step closer to infiltrating the Soul Society and rescuing their friend Rukia before she is executed. For Kuukaku's plan to work, Ichigo must control his enormous reservoir of spiritual energy—and there's no telling how much … [Read more...] about Bleach 10 by Tite Kubo: B-
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen: A+
Book description: Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor’s … [Read more...] about Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen: A+
Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
From the back cover: Under his father's disapproving eyes, Sano faces his own brother in a high-jump competition! Then, a schoolwide treasure hunt turns into a grudge match between Kayashima and his self-proclaimed rival, Modoru the onmyouji, a traditional Japanese occultist. Will psychic powers or black magic prevail? But Modoru has something else on his side: the power of … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
From the back cover: Rose Walker finds more than she bargained for in the doll's house—long lost relatives, a serial killers convention, and, ultimately, her true identity. The master of dreams attempts to unravel the mystery, unaware that the hand of another, far closer to home, is pulling the strings. Review: There were several things I quite liked in this volume. Two more … [Read more...] about The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B