Category Archives: Young Adult

Yaoi Novel Review: Desire – Dangerous Feelings

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Kris

Desire – Dangerous Feelings Story by: Maki Kazumi Illustrated by: Yukine Honami Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-573-9 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-573-5 Review by Kris It seems that many of the yaoi novels that are published are … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Wanted

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Kris

Wanted Story and Art: Matsuri Hino Published by VIZ Media ISBN-10: 1-4215-1934-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-1934-0 Review by Kris Pirates are hot, especially ones created by famed mangaka Matsuri Hino (mangaka behind Vampire Knight and Captive Hearts). Thanks to Johnny Depp and … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Sea View

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Linda Yau

Sea View Story and Art: Ayumi Kano Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-584-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-584-1 Review by Linda Yau Every year from when he was a young boy, Kei Tsuwabuki contacted his estranged famous architect … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Hitohira vol. 2

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Kris

Hitohira vol. 2 Story and Art: Idumi Kirihara Published by Aurora Publishing ISBN-10: 1934496472 ISBN-13: 978-1934496473 Review by Kris Over summer break the Theatre Research Group has its annual camp at the beach. Everyone is looking forward to surf, sand, … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Wanted

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Linda Yau

Wanted Story and Art by Matsuri Hino Published by the Shojo Beat imprint of Viz Media. ISBN10: 1421519348 ISBN13: 9781421519340 Review by Linda Yau All songstress Armeria ever wanted was to find Luce her first love, after he got kidnapped … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Mao-chan Vol 1

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Linda Yau

Mao-Chan Story by Ken Akamatsu Art by Ran Published by Del Rey Manga imprint of Ballantine ISBN10: 0345501810 ISBN13: 9780345501813 Review by Linda Yau Japan is under attack from aliens from the outer space, and only the force that could … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Time Stranger Kyoko vol. 1

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Kris

Time Stranger Kyoko vol. 1 Story and Art: Arina Tanemura Published by VIZ Media ISBN-10: 1-4215-1797-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-1797-1 Review by Kris In the 30th century Earth has become one harmonious place to live. Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth, … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom vol. 1

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Kris

Nora: The Last Chronicl of Devildom vol. 1 Story and Art: Kazunari Kakei Published by VIZ Media ISBN-10: 1-4215-1895-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-1895-4 Review by Kris Nora is one unruly demon and the Dark Liege of the underworld thinks that it’s time … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: B.O.D.Y. vol 1

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Linda Yau

B.O.D.Y: Volume 1 Story and Art by Ao Mimori Published by Shoujo Beat, imprint of Viz Media. ISBN10: 1421518023 ISBN13: 9781421518022 Review by Linda Yau Ryoko Sakura is a fanciful naive 16 year old, who’s friends criticize her for having … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Deadville

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Linda Yau

Deadville Written by Ron Koertge Published by Candlewick Press ISBN10: 0763635804 ISBN13: 9780763635800 Review by Linda Yau Ever since his younger sister died of cancer two years earlier, Ryan has sleepwalked through his life. He hangs out with his slacker-stoner … Continue reading →

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