From the back cover: Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me-rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their differences and act as a team to … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 5 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
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Love*Com 3 by Aya Nakahara: A
From the back cover: A new student starts out as Risa's rival for love, but ends up proving how important it is to be honest with yourself! Review: Okay, it's official—I love Love*Com. Of all the series I've started recently, this is the one I've been most eager to continue. I adore the two lead characters, especially when they're being honest and/or sweet with one … [Read more...] about Love*Com 3 by Aya Nakahara: A
Ouran High School Host Club 10 by Bisco Hatori: B+
From the back cover: Ever since the day he helped her up from a nasty tumble, Black Magic Club member Reiko Kanazuki has been obsessed with Hunny. She is devoting all her knowledge of the dark arts to curse him and steal his soul. Will the sweetest member of the Host Club fall victim to her spells? Review: This series is starting to remind me of Hana-Kimi, which isn't a … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 10 by Bisco Hatori: B+
Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
From the back cover: In middle school, Tamaki Suoh must entice the coldhearted twins, Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin, to join his newly created Host Club. But in order to get them to accept his proposal, he must first best them at their own game. Review: I didn't find much to get excited about in this volume. Tamaki's cuteness was its saving grace, enlivening an otherwise … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 9 by Bisco Hatori: B
NANA 2 by Ai Yazawa: A
From the back cover: Moving to Tokyo, Nana Komatsu is hoping to reinvent herself as someone whose fortunes rise and fall independent of the vagaries of romance. Arriving in the city at the same time, Nana Osaki has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Even though they come from different backgrounds, these two young women quickly become best friends. What follows … [Read more...] about NANA 2 by Ai Yazawa: A