Let’s play Spot the Cliché! Lin Seonu is a clumsy and ditzy high school girl with the ability to see and communicate with spirits. One day, when she’s under attack by an evil creature, a handsome yet stoic guy—whose outfit features many unnecessary buckles—appears and helps her to unleash her hidden powers. This fellow claims to be her guardian and fiancé and, of course, must … [Read more...] about Jade of Bango 1 by Ae-Ju Yim and Jin-Ju Yim: C-
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The 9 Lives 1 by Bayou and Rachel Manija Brown: D
The 9-Lives are cat-like aliens, banished to Earth by their planet’s elders and barred from returning home until they have sacrificed eight of their lives for a human. 9-Lives are required by law to have a human owner, but Conri is determined not to relinquish his freedom. After getting caught stealing a bit of leftover food from a restaurant, he is rescued from his pursuers by … [Read more...] about The 9 Lives 1 by Bayou and Rachel Manija Brown: D
Silver Diamond 2 by Shiho Sugiura: B+
From the back cover: Rakan's normal life has been turned upside down thanks to strangers from another world suddenly appearing in his backyard! Chigusa and Natsushige are starting to become more comfortable with their new surroundings, but coming to disrupt the peace is an assassin sent by the Prince. Will Chigusa save the day again? Review: Ever since I unexpectedly enjoyed … [Read more...] about Silver Diamond 2 by Shiho Sugiura: B+
Kare Kano 10 by Masami Tsuda: B-
From the back cover: When Maho confesses her true feelings for Takashi, he admits that he's not the man she thinks he is. With the arrival of winter comes an end-of-semester school trip to Kyoto, where a little love and tenderness just might fill everyone with good memories, glad tidings, and the sweetest of dreams. Review: This volume was comprised of three sections that … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 10 by Masami Tsuda: B-
Kare Kano 9 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: The culture festival begins with a bang—Kazuma’s band Yin & Yang rocks the house, and the curtain finally opens on Aya’s play! But not everybody’s mind is on songs and spotlights. Poor Tonami hopelessly pines away over the elusive Tsubaki, who is the kind of woman who loves to be free—even if it means being alone. Review: I'm so glad we got to see … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 9 by Masami Tsuda: B