There be spoilers here. From the back cover: In the world of Infinity, Princess Sakura has become a Chess Master and the other travelers are her pieces. But the Mafia is running the game, and they don't care if Sakura's opponents break the rules or murder Sakura's companions! Why is Sakura so determined to risk everything? Review: Although many an awesome thing transpired … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 18 by CLAMP: B+
Del Rey
Me and the Devil Blues 1 by Akira Hiramoto: A-
RJ isn’t cut out for a farmer’s life. Despite the urgings of his sister and pregnant wife to give up his dreams of becoming a bluesman, he still finds himself drawn to the local juke joint, where folks of ill repute gather to listen to the blues. His own efforts to master the guitar aren’t going well, though, and after a particularly poor reception to his playing, one of the … [Read more...] about Me and the Devil Blues 1 by Akira Hiramoto: A-
xxxHOLiC 12 by CLAMP: B+
From the back cover: Lately Kimihiro Watanuki's dreams have been pleasant escapes that have given him the chance to talk to his new friend Haruki Doumeki. But now he's falling asleep a lot—and starting to think his entire life with the witch Yuuko might be taking place in some kind of dreamworld. Then one night his dream is visited by a pretty princess named … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 12 by CLAMP: B+
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 17 by CLAMP: A-
Book description: One of the travelers is about to die, and the only way to keep that from happening is to make a deal with Yuuko the witch. The price has lasting repercussions for the others—one must be responsible for the saved life while another is sent out into the inhospitable ruins of Tokyo on a quest... alone. Review: It's not a surprise that when CLAMP does shounen, … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 17 by CLAMP: A-
xxxHOLiC 11 by CLAMP: A-
From the back cover: Kimihiro Watanuki has been saved from death by the sacrifices of his friends, but his recovery time is cut short. His special connection with the spirit world is needed to investigate a terrifying haunted house, placate annoyed Warashi spirits, and face the growing threat of a shadowy figure called Fei-Wang Reed. Review: This volume was interesting. It … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 11 by CLAMP: A-