From the front flap: Gossip thrives amid the Mercedes-Benzes, mega mansions, and perfectly manicured hedges in the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania. Behind their big Gucci sunglasses, beneath their perfectly pressed Polos, everyone has something to hide, especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna. Spencer covets her sister's gorgeous new boyfriend. … [Read more...] about Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
Oresama Teacher 1-2 by Izumi Tsubaki
Sometimes, one just wants to read a silly, goodhearted comedy. And on that front, Oresama Teacher delivers admirably. Mafuyu Kurosaki used to be the bancho of her school (though she didn't realize it at the time) until she got nabbed by the cops and expelled. Her mother finds a school in the country that will accept Mafuyu, and ships her off for a fresh start. Although … [Read more...] about Oresama Teacher 1-2 by Izumi Tsubaki
Wanted: YA or Children’s Fiction from Australia and New Zealand
At some point in the unspecified future, we three bloggers who comprise the Triple Take project would like to do a series on YA and Children's Fiction by authors from Australia and New Zealand. The problem is, we don't know too much about it yet. I mean, I've heard of Maurice Gee (NZ) and I positively adore John Marsden (AU), but there's got to be more out there. So! If you … [Read more...] about Wanted: YA or Children’s Fiction from Australia and New Zealand
Let’s Get Visual: Wild Adapter
MICHELLE: Hey, MJ, did you know there was a Wild Adapter MMF going on? MJ: I've heard rumors to that effect. Terrific series, Wild Adapter. Whoever is hosting it must have great taste! MICHELLE: I'm relieved you think so, because in honor of the Feast, we're devoting this month's Let's Get Visual column to that series! MJ: We are? Oh! Yes, we are! MICHELLE: One … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Visual: Wild Adapter
March on Earth 1-2 by Mikase Hayashi
Man, I miss CMX. They had an awful lot of cute, short shoujo series, most of which were thankfully published in their entirety before the company’s tragic demise. One of these is the two-volume March on Earth by Mikase Hayashi. It’s a quiet little story and worth checking out, especially if you’ve burnt out on action or angst and just want to read about people being kind and … [Read more...] about March on Earth 1-2 by Mikase Hayashi