From the back cover: Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 6 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A
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Skip Beat! 5 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
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-
Boys Over Flowers 6 by Yoko Kamio: A
From the back cover: Could Tsukushi Makino really fall under Tsukasa Doumyouji's spell? Desire and jealousy walk hand in hand as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Tsukasa's mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever. Review: What a difference a volume makes! Volume 5 … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 6 by Yoko Kamio: A
Boys Over Flowers 5 by Yoko Kamio: B+
From the back cover: This volume contains innumerable ups and downs for our heroine, Tsukushi Makino. Tsukasa is as jealous as ever with the arrival of Thomas as lurid and embarrassing photos of Tsukushi and Thomas emerge. Just when she thought that things couldn't get any worse, her tormentors up the ante of cruelty and violence! Will anyone come to her rescue? Review: I'm … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 5 by Yoko Kamio: B+
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