From the back cover: Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city. Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident, and focused. She swaggers into town and … [Read more...] about NANA 1 by Ai Yazawa: A-
Shojo Beat
Skip Beat! 4 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A
From the back cover: Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay. In order to support the high cost of the program, Kyoko gets a job as a seat filler on a TV show. But when one of the characters … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 4 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A
Skip Beat! 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: Kyoko is determined to win her way into show business, even if it means wearing embarrassing bright pink overalls and putting up with spoiled stars. But her first big assignment proves more difficult than she imagined when she finds herself in front of the camera with an injured leg. Will she be able to ace her first attempt at acting despite the pain, or … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
Sand Chronicles 1 by Hinako Ashihara: A-
From the back cover: After her parents get divorced, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from Tokyo to rural Shimane. Accustomed to the anonymity of city living, Ann can't get used to the almost overbearing kindness of the people in her mother's hometown. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann discovers how much she needs that kindness. Review: This was really good, with an … [Read more...] about Sand Chronicles 1 by Hinako Ashihara: A-
Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-
From the back cover: Risa's getting really confused about her feelings for Ôtani—she doesn't know if she wants to help him get back together with his ex-girlfriend or keep him all to herself! Review: I didn't like this volume quite as much as the first, but it's still really good. This volume hits several major holidays: Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day. At … [Read more...] about Love*Com 2 by Aya Nakahara: A-