From the back cover: Inuyasha and comrades are deeply entrenched in the battle of their lives as they fend off the vicious attacks of the undead assassins known as the Band of Seven. But Inuyasha gains some unlikely allies when his brother Sesshoumaru and feral rival Koga get entangled in the skirmish. As the Band of Seven's numbers dwindle, their attacks become increasingly … [Read more...] about InuYasha 27 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
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InuYasha 24 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
From the back cover: In the face of a too-tempting reward, Miroku's eagerness to investigate the cursed castle of a giant oni or "ogre" is at odds with the reluctance of Inuyasha. Is Naraku's absence from the scene a sign of increased demon activity to come? Next, in a more lighthearted vein, a misplaced monkey-god makes mischief. Later, the reappearance of demon-slayer … [Read more...] about InuYasha 24 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Brave Story by Miyuki Miyabe: B
Book description: Young Wataru Mitani's life is a mess. His father has abandoned him, and his mother has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Desperately he searches for some way to change his life—a way to alter his fate. To achieve his goal, he must navigate the magical world of Vision, a land filled with creatures both fierce and friendly. And to complicate … [Read more...] about Brave Story by Miyuki Miyabe: B
Love*Com 4 by Aya Nakahara: A
From the back cover: Risa has finally realized that she has feelings for Ôtani and can't wait to confess her love. But dense Ôtani won't take her hints! With the help of all their friends and a romantic beach vacation, can Rise get her affections past his thick head? Review: What makes this series special to me is actually its normalcy. Simply put, it's about a girl in … [Read more...] about Love*Com 4 by Aya Nakahara: A
Maison Ikkoku 5 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-
From the back cover: Godai's New Year's fortune comes true, but he quickly learns he should be careful what he wishes for. When Valentine's Day arrives, Godai receives flowers from Kozue and then soon after from Kyoko—each with their own meaning. Review: This volume was comprised entirely of stand-alone episodes, several of which I liked very much. One thing that helped … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 5 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-