From the back cover: Ren's acting test is about to begin, with his entire future hanging in the balance, and he's managed to make his leading lady Itsumi mad at him. Rather than confront him directly, Itsumi decides to hit him where it hurts. Will she sabotage his test, or will Ren be able to get it together and use his legendary acting ability to lead her through the … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 13 by Yoshiki Nakamura: B+
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Sand Chronicles 2 by Hinako Ashihara: A
From the back cover: Just when Ann has adjusted to life in the countryside—and even has a boyfriend!—her father invites her to live with him in Tokyo. Now she must choose between a father she hardly knows and a young man she is just beginning to know. But she soon discovers that they aren't the only ones vying for her affections! Review: In a recent post on his blog, David … [Read more...] about Sand Chronicles 2 by Hinako Ashihara: A
Love*Com 6 by Aya Nakahara: B+
From the back cover: Ôtani acquires tickets to the Umibouzu concert and asks Risa to go with him. Could this be the answer to her dreams—their first date?! But as fate would have it, Ôtani gets sick the day before the concert. Concerned (about her friend and the date) Risa visits his sick bed and gets her first kiss! Or does she! Was it an accident? Does Ôtani even … [Read more...] about Love*Com 6 by Aya Nakahara: B+
Love*Com 5 by Aya Nakahara: A-
From the back cover: Heartbroken by Ôtani's rejection, Risa decides to give up on ever getting together with him. But a chance encounter with her musical hero Umibouzu helps Risa get back in the fighting spirit. With a new surge of self-confidence, Risa is ready to go after Ôtani. He'll never know what hit him. Review: I was pretty wary of the "chance encounter with her … [Read more...] about Love*Com 5 by Aya Nakahara: A-
Skip Beat! 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear—in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear! Review: I … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-