From the back cover: Roland Michell, a young academic assistant, has devoted his life to studying the life and works of 19th century writer Randolph Henry Ash. One day in the library, Roland opens a dusty volume and finds a provocative letter written by Ash to an unnamed woman. From that moment, Roland begins a quest for information about this mysterious person. His search … [Read more...] about Possession by A. S. Byatt: A
Rurouni Kenshin 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: C+
From the back cover: If there's one thing tough-as-nails street brawler—and ex-Sekiho Army cadet—Sagara Sanosuke can't stand, it's hypocritical, loudmouthed braggarts who talk the talk but are incapable of walking the walk. Finding himsef in the middle of a provincial squabble between an old man and the local yakuza, Sano returns to his old "fight merchant" ways and agrees to … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: C+
Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
From the back cover: Mokuren's perspective on the moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. She's troubled by her lack of female friends and aggravated by men who are only interested in the rarity and celebrity of her Kiche, the mystical mark of their god, Sarjalim. When she … [Read more...] about Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
The Xander Years 2 by Jeff Mariotte: B
From the back cover: Most teens have trouble finding themselves now and then, but when you're living on a hellmouth, "trouble" is an understatement—especially if you're Xander Harris. He has never been very popular, and has never had much luck with women, but he is uniquely Xander. After a Sunnydale High field trip to the zoo, Xander becomes obnoxious and aggressive. Giles … [Read more...] about The Xander Years 2 by Jeff Mariotte: B
InuYasha 25 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
From the "In this volume" blurb: Inuyasha and friends are in for the fight of their lives—again! This time they square off against the accursed Band of Seven—a group of monsters each with their own special brand of killing techniques. Can Inuyasha and his comrades overcome this bloodthirsty band of killers? Review: Firstly, a gripe about "The Story So Far," which appears in … [Read more...] about InuYasha 25 by Rumiko Takahashi: B