Category Archives: Young Adult

Book review: The Hunger Games Review

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Lauren Lapinski

With constant predictions of the human race and the world coming to an end in the year 2012, many of us fear what the near and distant future hold. Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games takes place sometime in the distant future in the ruins of North America, now known as Panem. Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Amefurashi

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Linda Yau

Amefurashi Art and Story by Atsushi Suzumi Translated and adapted by Elina Ishikawa Published by Del Rey, imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN 10: 0-345-51248-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-345-51248-2 Review copy provided by publisher Review by Linda Yau The setting of … Continue reading →

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Book review: Jack London’s Dog

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Ida Vega-Landow

Jack London’s Dog by Dirk Wales, Illustrated by Barry Moser Published by Great Plains Press, Chicago 2008 ISBN: 0963245937 Review copy provided by publisher Review by Ida Vega-Landow This is the most charming children’s book I’ve ever read since The … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture vol 1

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Linda Yau

Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture vol 1 Story and Art by Masayuki Ishikawa Translated by Stephen Paul Published by Del Rey , imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN10: 0345514726 ISBN13: 9780345514721 Review copy provided by publisher Review by Linda Yau Imagine … Continue reading →

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Manga review: Princess Princess Plus

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Kris

Princess Princess Plus Story and Art: Mikiyo Tsuda Published by the DokiDoki Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1-56970-090-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-090-7 Review by Kris There is a somewhat strange tradition at the all-boys Fujimori Academy. Instead … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Boys Love

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Linda Yau

Boys Love Story and Art by Kaim Tachibana Published by Doki Doki Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN10: 1569700885 ISBN13: 9781569700884 Review by Linda Yau Mamiya is a magazine editor who has his first high profile … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Clan of the Nakagamis – The Devil Cometh (vol. 2)

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Kris

Clan of the Nakagamis – The Devil Cometh (vol. 2) Story and Art: Homerun Ken Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1-56970-033-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-033-4 Review by Kris Everyone says that their family … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Brilliant Blue vol 2

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Linda Yau

Brilliant Blue vol 2 Story and Art by Saemi Yorita Published by Doki Doki Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN10: 1569701008 ISBN13: 9781569701003 Review by Linda Yau Brilliant Blue is the love affair between childhood friends, … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Kissing

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Linda Yau

Kissing Story by Teiko Sasaki Art by Shoko Takaku Published by Juné, imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by publisher ISBN10: 156970922x ISBN13: 9781569709221 Review by Linda Yau Kazushi and Haru have been childhood friends, and now they are … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Utahime – The Songstress

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kris

Utahime – The Songstress Story and Art: Aki Published by Digital Manga Publishing Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1-56970-044-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-044-0 Review by Kris There is an uncertain future for a far off land. You see for centuries the land … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: The Manzai Comics vol 1

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Manzai Comics Story by Atsuko Asana Art by Hizuru Imai Published by Aurora Press Copy supplied by publisher ISBN-13: 9781934496503 Review by Linda Yau Ayumu Seta is a new student at a Japanese middle school; he prides himself on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Avalon: Web of Magic – All That Glitters (Book Two)

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kris

Avalon: Web of Magic – All That Glitters (Book Two) By Rachel Roberts Illustrated by: Allison Strom Published by Seven Seas ISBN-10: 1-933164-67-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-933164-67-0 Review by Kris Before I jump into the synopsis and review of this book I … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Hitohira vol. 3

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Kris

Hitohira vol. 3 Story and Art: Idumi Kirihara Published by Aurora Publishing ISBN-10: 1934496537 ISBN-13: 978-1934496534 Review by Kris The time has arrived! It’s the day of the school festival and by the end we’ll find out which club gets … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: The Magic Touch vol. 1

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Magic Touch Story and Art by Izumi Tsubaki Published by Shoujo Beat, imprint of Viz Media. ISBN10: 1421516713 ISBN13: 9781421516714 Review by Linda Yau The purpose of a massage is to often relax and de-stress a person. So what … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei v1

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Kris

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei vol. 1 Story and Art: Koji Kumeta Published by the Del Rey Manga Imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN-10: 0-345-50893-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-345-50893-5 Review by Kris I’m the type of reader that whenever I hear (or in this case … Continue reading →

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Josei Review: Object of Desire

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Jilly Gee

Object of Desire Story and art by Tomoko Noguchi Published by Luv Luv Press, imprint of Aurora Publishing ISBN-10:  1934496499 ISBN-13:  9781934496497 Review by Jilly Gee Object of Desire is a collection of five, short love stories for ladies; six, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Avalon: Web of Magic – Circles in the Stream (Book One)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Kris

Avalon: Web of Magic – Circles in the Stream (Book One) By Rachel Roberts Illustrated by: Allison Strom Published by Seven Seas ISBN-10: 1-933164-66-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-933164-66-3 Review by Kris Three girls who have nothing in common are about to become … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Higurashi When They Cry vol. 2

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Kris

Higurashi When They Cry vol. 2 Story by: RYUKISH07 Art by: Karin Suzuragi Published by Yen Press ISBN-10: 0-07595-2984-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-7595-2984-7 Review by Kris The mysteries of Hinamizawa continue in Higurashi When They Cry vol. 2. The strange and mysterious … Continue reading →

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