Book description: The second edition of Sailormoon manga reworked some of the Acts, resulting in a slightly different numbering scheme. This volume contains Acts 45-49 of the new system, which correspond to the end of Act 39 through Act 42 (volumes 14 and 15) of the original publication. After Saturn awoke and gave the other outer senshi their new sailor crystals, they join … [Read more...] about Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 10 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: B+
Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
From the back cover: Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Review: It's hard to articulate why I love this … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
Solitary Man by Jeff Mariotte: B
From the back cover: Widow Mildred Finster is a life-long fan of "cozy" mystery novels. She decides at the tender age of seventy-one that she'd like to become a real private detective. She finds a card for Angel Investigations and thinks the name sounds very sweet. After all, she loves angels. What could be more perfect? Angel and the gang are hip-deep in their own … [Read more...] about Solitary Man by Jeff Mariotte: B
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt: A-
From the back cover: Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could live forever? In this modern classic, author Natalie Babbitt explores the unforeseen complications that arise when the Tuck family unwittingly drinks from a spring of eternal life! Then ten-year-old Winnie Foster discovers them and their secret, as does a mysterious stranger. When the stranger threatens them all with … [Read more...] about Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt: A-
Sanctuary by Jeff Mariotte: B
From the back cover: Angel and Co. are enjoying a rare moment of relaxation at the karaoke bar Caritas when a loud explosion draws the gang—and the rest of the bar's patrons—outside. A building across the way is on fire, but the conflagration is nothing more than a diversionary tactic to distract people from a drive-by shooting! And when the smoke clears, Fred is … [Read more...] about Sanctuary by Jeff Mariotte: B