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Kare Kano 1 by Masami Tsuda: A+

March 17, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Yukino Miyazawa has it all—perfect grades, looks, the admiration of her peers. She's the #1 student at her school... at least she was until he showed up. The new boy, Souchirou Arima, one-ups her in every department. And the worst thing about it is that he's sincere! With her ego in jeopardy, Yukino will do whatever it takes to regain the spotlight, but … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 1 by Masami Tsuda: A+

Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A

March 15, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: As the Fruits Basket saga continues, the relationship between Tohru and Kyou becomes increasingly complicated, especially since most of the members of the Zodiac seem to look down on him. Tohru comes to the realization that if she wants to save Kyou, she'll have to create some sort of trigger to break his curse. But what, if anything, can cure … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A

Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A

February 25, 2008 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: As rumors swirl about Machi trying to kill her little brother, Kakeru figures that the only person who can get the truth out of her is Yuki. But when the two of them visit her, they learn a shocking secret. Later, Motoko wants to tell Yuki her feelings before she graduates and leaves the school—and him—forever. But will their parting be such sweet … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A

Fruits Basket 17 by Natsuki Takaya: A+

February 24, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Akito has more than skeletons hiding in the closet—the curse, dear reader, is not the only reason Kureno won't leave Akito. And who can make Arisa understand Kureno's devotion to Akito? Graduation is approaching, so everyone needs answers! Review: This volume was awesome from start to finish. I followed this series as it was being released in Japanese, … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 17 by Natsuki Takaya: A+

Fruits Basket 16 by Natsuki Takaya: A-

February 2, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: A new chapter is opened in the Sohma family's story—and the rumors are true! Kyou has indeed met Kyoko in the past... and when he did, she told him the story of how she met Tohru's father, which he then tells to us: Tohru's birth... the truth about her mother and father... Yuki's declaration of independence... Review: Well, that was a crappily written … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 16 by Natsuki Takaya: A-

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