Book description: Ahiru loves ballet but is rather clumsy at it. She has a crush on Mytho, but he seems detached and emotionless. A magical pendant from the proprietress of a new shop in town transforms her into Princess Tutu, a graceful ballerina who dances "to guide your heart." She realizes that Mytho's heart has been shattered and that only she can help him find the … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B
The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce: B+
From the back cover: Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, swept up into his dozen black wings and carried to his distant keep. There she is to serve his brides—thirteen pitiful creatures who were once beautiful, before the Darkangel drained away their souls. Aeriel would free them, but now that she, too, is one of the Darkangel's captives, she can do no other than obey—even … [Read more...] about The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce: B+
Fray by Joss Whedon et al.: A-
From the back cover: Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future until she learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn't notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city … [Read more...] about Fray by Joss Whedon et al.: A-
The Morning Star by Nick Bantock: D
From the inside flap: Plunged into an otherworldly maze, Matthew Sedon and Isabella de Reims are stretched to the limits of love, of certainty, and of their belief in the powerful guidance of Griffin and Sabine. Isabella is drawn into her predestined journey to Egypt, a journey that forces her to explore a world beyond her imagination. In Alexandria, challenging his deepest … [Read more...] about The Morning Star by Nick Bantock: D
Alexandria by Nick Bantock: C-
From the inside flap: Intrigue turns to danger and romance turns to passion as Matthew Sedon and Isabella de Reims, lovers separated by continents, struggle to make sense of a world beyond experience. Only the guidance of Griffin Moss and Sabine Strohem—experienced navigators of myth and reality—can keep them safe. In Egypt, mysterious forces vie to keep Matthew away from his … [Read more...] about Alexandria by Nick Bantock: C-