From the back cover: It's summer break, and the Host Club crew head to the beach, dragging our reluctant heroine with them. When Haruhi stands up to some local bullies and gets tossed into the ocean, Tamaki, the Host Club King, rescues her. But afterward, he's so mad that he won't speak to her until she apologizes. Trouble is, Haruhi can't figure out what she should be sorry … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 3 by Bisco Hatori: A
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Fushigi Yûgi 2 by Yuu Watase: B
Book Description: During a pilgrimage to the oracle Taitsukun, Miaka is trapped inside a cursed mirror while her evil reflection goes free! Can Tamahome, Hotohori, and Nuriko save the real Miaka? Can Yui, now back in the real world, help her missing friend come home? When Miaka does make her way back to Tokyo, things are not as expected. Review: There once was a twit named … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 2 by Yuu Watase: B
Fushigi Yûgi 1 by Yuu Watase: B+
Book description: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior-high student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. In a land reminiscent of ancient China, she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 1 by Yuu Watase: B+
The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
From the back cover: As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting lineup, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Tezuka has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A
From the back cover: As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabato to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A