Manga Review: The Heiress and the Chauffeur, Vol. 1

 

I've finished "The Heiress and the Chauffeur Vol. 1" by Keiko Ishihara.

At an all-girls school during the Taisho era in Japan, rumors swirl that heiress Sayaka Yoshimura is having a forbidden love affair with her chauffeur, Shinobu Narutaki! Sayaka scoffs at the rumors, but could a romance between master and servant actually be brewing?

Sayaka wears a crimson ribbon that signals she is at the top of her class, and her classmates all revere her. So when Narutaki ignores decorum and breaks school rules to protect Sayaka, will she stand by him or dismiss him as the school demands?

About the Author

Born on April 14, Keiko Ishihara debuted with Hajimari no Hikari in 2008. Her other works include Strange Dragon, which was serialized in LaLa magazine and published by Hakusensha in Japan. Ishihara is from Hyogo Prefecture, and she loves cats.

Product Details
Series: The Heiress and the Chauffeur (Book 1)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (May 3, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421586452
ISBN-13: 978-1421586458

My Review:

I highly recommend this manga if you like a unconventional love story between two different classes who have a strong tie to each other.

I really enjoyed that Shinobu wasn't your usual stuffy chauffeur instead he loved sweets and ate them when gifted, was popular with the female crowd young and old, was dishiveled with a loose tie and was very devoted to Sayaka.  I'm glad that he stood up and protected her against anyone!

I was glad that Sayaka didn't let her lame foot detour her from anything.

5/5

Manga Review: Shuriken and Pleats Vol. 2

 

I've finished "Shuriken and Pleats Vol. 2" by Matsuri Hino.

Product Description

The creator of Vampire Knight returns with a tale about a female ninja in modern Tokyo.

When the master she has sworn to protect is killed, Mikage Kirio, a skilled ninja, travels to Japan to start a new, peaceful life for herself. But as soon as she arrives, she finds herself fighting to protect the life of Mahito Wakashimatsu, a man who is under attack by a band of ninja. From that time on, Mikage is drawn deeper into the machinations of his powerful family.

With her final mission as a ninja fulfilled, Mikage strives to lead the life of a normal high school girl. But the shadows of her former colleagues threaten to mar the peaceful skies. Mikage encounters someone she thought she’d never see again.

About the Author

Matsuri Hino burst onto the manga scene with her title Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), which was published in LaLa DX magazine. Hino was a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one. With the success of her popular series Captive Hearts, MeruPuri, and Vampire Knight, Hino has established herself as a major player in the world of shojo manga.

Product Details
Series: Shuriken and Pleats (Book 2)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (November 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421588579
ISBN-13: 978-1421588575

My Review:

It's quite obvious this volume was rushed especially near the ending!  I would have loved to see one more volume of this series.  The author left an open ending so you need to use your imagination.

For some reason I had a feeling that Mikage's master Mr. Rod wasn't dead but alive and somehow associated with Mahito!  We learn why Mr. Rod was targeted and who the traitor is within the clan.

In this volume there were a few potential love interests for Mikage but all she can think about is her Master (lol!)!

4/5

Manga Review: Shuriken and Pleats Vol. 1

 

I've finished "Shuriken and Pleats Vol. 1" by Matsuri Hino.

Product Description

When the master she has sworn to protect is killed, Mikage Kirio, a skilled ninja, travels to Japan to start a new, peaceful life for herself. But as soon as she arrives, she finds herself fighting to protect the life of Mahito Wakashimatsu, a man who is under attack by a band of ninja. From that time on, Mikage is drawn deeper into the machinations of his powerful family.

About the Author

Matsuri Hino burst onto the manga scene with her title Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), which was published in LaLa DX magazine. Hino was a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one. With the success of her popular series Captive Hearts, MeruPuri, and Vampire Knight, Hino has established herself as a major player in the world of shojo manga.

Product Details
Series: Shuriken and Pleats (Book 1)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (March 22, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421585251
ISBN-13: 978-1421585253

My Review:

I really like the story line and it was a fresh breath of air since it wasn't the norm!

Mikage was a cool heroine and it was awesome that she is a female ninja.  She really is a good one and dedicated to her job of taking care of her master.

LOL!  I found it quite funny that she fell in love with her master who is twice her age!

Mahito is hilarious because he doesn't listen to Mikage and he would be a great love match!

The artwork is beautifully illustrated and I'm really glad the male characters don't look alike that you couldn't tell them apart!

4/5

Manga Review: First Love Monster Vol. 4

 

I've finished "First Love Monster Vol. 4" by Akira Hiyoshimaru.

Product Description

Though Kaho and Kanade break up due to Kanade's own immaturity, the fifth grader soon realizes just how precious Kaho is to him. Which leads to the completely mature actions of chasing her home, serenading her with piano-accompanied love songs, and even making an emergency marriage proposal?! Surely the age gap between the two means marriage is impossible -- but Kaho and Kanade tentatively exchange vows! Meanwhile, it seems like a new threat is waiting to test the young couple's relationship -- and that busty high school girl and devilish college student are at the center of it!

About the Author

Akira Hiyoshimaru is the creator behind the manga series First Love Monster.

Product Details
Series: First Love Monster (Book 4)
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (April 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316314889
ISBN-13: 978-0316314886

My Review:

Kanade has broken up with Kaho but he realizes he can't live without her so he follows her home with the help of college student Taga who drives him.

He serenades her with love songs accompanied with pianos and propositions her with a marriage proposal.  The tentatively exchange vows even though Taga informs them they are both too young to marry and he could find a better woman.

Taga also accidentally catches Kaho in her underwear after Kanade leaves her door open which embarrasses her and makes her cry.  I felt for her in this scene because she is doubting that Kanade sees her as a woman (he's only 10 yrs old and I would be worried if he was noticing her in underwear) and especially when Taga saw her because that is embarrassing since he's in college and he makes fun of her or torments her!

He seems to love to taunt/torment her which he does in a few scenes later in the manga when he comments on her body that it's not too hard to mistake her brother for her since she was so flat he couldn't tell if she was a man or woman and that her body has no significant value.

At the end of the manga Taga also catches her reading Kanade's diary and calls her scum of the earth for reading it.  She informs him she knows she is and the reason she did it was because she loved Kanade.  Taga calls her annoying and steals a kiss to make her stop talking and to torment her at the same time.

Taga happens to be my favorite character even though he loves to torture/torment Kaho which makes me really think he has the hots for her but won't admit it!  This reminds me of the manhwa "Chocolat" and "Very Very Sweet" both by JiSang Shin

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Taboo Tattoo Vol. 1

I've finished "Taboo Tattoo Vol. 1" by  Shinjiro.

Product Description
 
By all accounts, middle schooler Seigi is pretty unremarkable except for his martial arts prowess and a desire to protect the weak. But when his good intentions are put to the test by saving an old homeless man from some street thugs, the mysterious man shows his gratitude by...burning a tattoo onto Seigi's palm?

It turns out, the tattoo is a powerful secret weapon that everyone -- including a formidable girl with a tattoo of her own -- is after. With his life on the line and his martial arts skills alone no match against super-powered foes, will Seigi be able to unlock the latent potential of his tattoo and live to fight another day?

About the Author

Shinjiro is the creator of Taboo Tattoo.

Product Details
Series: Taboo Tattoo (Book 1)
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (January 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316268909
ISBN-13: 978-0316268905

My Review:

I really liked the fighting scenes and the two cute pets which actually steal the manga from the humans!

I thought there was too much T/A and the girls seem to hardly wear anything or else they lose their clothes somehow, WHY!!!!!!!!!!

Story:  4/5
T/A: 0

Manga Review: Demon from Afar Vol. 6

I've finished "Demon from Afar Vol. 6" by Kaori Yuki.

Product Description

At long last the final showdown is nigh

When he realizes that his erstwhile friend has become warped enough to use his own daughter as a pawn to further his own aims, Sorath resolves to fight Garan. From Kiyora, the tortured living sacrifice of the great Lord of Terror's seal to the traitorous Leice to the imprisoned Nonoha -- many fates hang in the balance as a century of resentment and intrigue comes to a head in the climactic battle at the Ziggurat, the gateway to the netherworld!

The black-magic fantasy peaks with explosive intensity in its final volume!

About the Author

Kaori Yuki is a manga artist best known for her gorgeously illustrated gothic manga series Earl Cain, Godchild, Angel Sanctuary, and Demon from Afar.

Product Details
Series: Demon from Afar (Book 6)
Hardcover: 168 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (March 22, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316345806
ISBN-13: 978-0316345804

My Review:

Wow was this volume full of violence, betrayal and even incest (yuck and gross)!

We finally learn Garan's true intentions, where Nonoha's spirit has hidden and Kiyora's fate!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Demon from Afar Vol. 5

I've finished "Demon from Afar Vol. 5" by Kaori Yuki.

Product Description

Backed into a corner with no way out, Sorath glimpses a fleeting glimmer of hope. But what does it hold for him?

At the Ziggurat, the giant broadcasting tower everyone has been talking about, Etsurou's true identity is revealed as Garan! Sorath is stunned by the reappearance of the best friend he thought he had killed and by the traps Garan proceeds to set for him! What will Sorath do when Garan's machinations break up his team?

About the Author 

Kaori Yuki is a manga artist best known for her gorgeously illustrated gothic manga series Earl Cain, Godchild, Angel Sanctuary, and Demon from Afar.

Product Details
Series: Demon from Afar (Book 5)
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press; Tra edition (December 15, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316345792
ISBN-13: 978-0316345798

My Review:

When Etsurou reveals his true identity as Garan everyone is shocked especially Sorath because he thought he killed him.

I thought it was interesting there is a female character who seems to follow Etsurou around because she feels so drawn to him.

Wow has this series is very gory and gothically dark which is a good thing! The artwork is beautifully rendered and dark!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: First Love Monster Vol. 4

 

I've finished "First Love Monster Vol. 4" by Akira Hiyoshimaru.

Product Description

Though Kaho and Kanade break up due to Kanade's own immaturity, the fifth grader soon realizes just how precious Kaho is to him. Which leads to the completely mature actions of chasing her home, serenading her with piano-accompanied love songs, and even making an emergency marriage proposal! Surely the age gap between the two means marriage is impossible -- but Kaho and Kanade tentatively exchange vows!  Meanwhile, it seems like a new threat is waiting to test the young couple's relationship -- and that busty high school girl and devilish college student are at the center of it!

About the Author

Akira Hiyoshimaru is the creator behind the manga series First Love Monster.

Product Details
Series: First Love Monster (Book 4)
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (April 26, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316314889
ISBN-13: 978-0316314886

My Review:

Kanade has broken up with Kaho but he realizes he can't live without her so he follows her home with the help of college student Taga who drives him.

He serenades her with love songs accompanied with pianos and propositions her with a marriage proposal.  The tentatively exchange vows even though Taga informs them they are both too young to marry and he could find a better woman.

Taga also accidentally catches Kaho in her underwear after Kanade leaves her door open which embarrasses her and makes her cry.  I felt for her in this scene because she is doubting that Kanade sees her as a woman (he's only 10 yrs old and I would be worried if he was noticing her in underwear) and especially when Taga saw her because that is embarrassing since he's in college and he makes fun of her or torments her!

He seems to love to taunt/torment her which he does in a few scenes later in the manga when he comments on her body that it's not too hard to mistake her brother for her since she was so flat he couldn't tell if she was a man or woman and that her body has no significant value.

At the end of the manga Taga also catches her reading Kanade's diary and calls her scum of the earth for reading it.  She informs him she knows she is and the reason she did it was because she loved Kanade.  Taga calls her annoying and steals a kiss to make her stop talking and to torment her at the same time.

Taga happens to be my favorite character even though he loves to torture/torment Kaho which makes me really think he has the hots for her but won't admit it!  This reminds me of the manhwa "Chocolat" and "Very Very Sweet" both by JiSang Shin.

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: The Honor Student at Magic High School Vol. 1

I've finished "The Honor Student at Magic High School Vol. 1" by Tsutomu Sato.

Product Description

A century has passed since magic -- true magic, the stuff of legends -- has returned to the world. It is spring, the season of new beginnings, and a new class of students is about to begin their studies at the First National Magic University Affiliated High School, nickname: First High.

A manga spin-off of the immensely popular light novel series The Irregular at Magic High School, The Honor Student at Magic High School follows the events of the original series as seen through the eyes of Miyuki Shiba, Tatsuya's sister. The life of an honor student comes with a lot of expectations and unexpected hidden feelings?

About the Author

Kana Ishida is the illustrator behind the hugely popular light novel series, The Irregular at Magic High School.

Tsutomu Sato is the author of the hugely popular light novel series, The Irregular at Magic High School.

Product Details
Series: The Honor Student at Magic High School (Book 1)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316351415
ISBN-13: 978-0316351416

My Review:

This is told through Miyuki Shiba's eyes and we see how much she loves and cherishes her brother.

I hated how Class A would treat Class B just because they are more powerful and smarter.

The cover and illustrations are beautifully rendered and clean.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Vol. 1

I've finished "Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Vol. 1" by Izumi Tsubaki.

Product Description

The boy of her dreams is a girl's manga artist?

To the eyes of high school student Chiyo Sakura, classmate Umetarou Nozaki -- brawny of build and brusque of tongue -- is a dreamboat! When Chiyo finally works up the courage to tell Nozaki how she feels about him, she knows rejection is on the table but getting recruited as a manga-ka's assistant? Never in a million years!

But for someone who makes a living drawing sweet girly romances, Nozaki-kun is a little slow on the uptake when it comes to matters of the heart in reality. And so Chiyo's daily life of manga making and heartache begins!

About the Author

Izumi Tsubaki is the creator of the uproariously hilarious high school comedy hits Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun and Oresama Teacher.

Product Details
Series: Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (Book 1)
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316309478
ISBN-13: 978-0316309479

My Review:

It was quite funny when Chiyo Sakura confessed her love to her classmate Umetarou Nozaki and he hands her a flyer and asks her to be his assistant. She finds out he loves to draw manga and he is clueless in the matters of love.

All the characters are likeable and had their quirks which made them more loveable!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Secret Vol. 3

I've finished "Secret Vol. 3" by Yoshiki Tonogai.

Product Description

The tension among the survivors of the bus accident reaches its threshold as the one-week deadline finally arrives. The three killers may have confessed, but does this mean that all their sins are accounted for?

What truly constitutes a crime? Or to what extent is an action criminal? When the gavel falls on their sentences, perhaps all might not be as it seems.

About the Author

Before making his manga debut with Doubt, Yoshiki Tonogai was an assistant to Soul Eater creator Atsushi Ohkubo. Tonogai followed up his hit horror series Doubt with another survival horror title called JUDGE, and has also contributed to the Higurashi When They Cry series. 

Product Details
Series: Secret (Book 3)
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316352128
ISBN-13: 978-0316352123

My Review:

Wow was this volume very fast paced and lots of secrets are exposed!

Finally the one-week deadline has arrived and the rest of the survivors are anxiously awaiting the conclusion the counselor has come up with.  We have learned who the three murderers are and why they did what they did!

One of the students/survivor wonders why the counselor has caused chaos among students after someone tries to kill him and his friends.

The mastermind is finally revealed near the end and the reason why.  They actually get their comeuppance!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: School-Live Vol. 1

 

I've finished "School-Live Vol. 1" by Norimitsu Kaihou.

Product Description

Meet the members of the School Living Club! There's the shovel-loving Kurumi Ebisuzawa, the big-sister figure Yuuri Wakasa, club advisor Megumi Sakura, and last but not least, the ever-optimistic Yuki Takeya. The School Living Club is just your average after-school organization where the girls hang out, have fun and live at school as the sole survivors of a zombie apocalypse.

About the Author

Sadoru Chiba is the artist behind the manga series School-Live!

Norimitsu Kaihou is the author behind the adorably grim manga series School-Live!

Product Details
Series: School-Live! (Book 1)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316309702
ISBN-13: 978-0316309707

My Review:

This is a very humorous manga with some dark parts and a very optimistic character Yuki Takeya.

I find it hilarious that the girls seem to disappear and Yuki doesn't question them and when she sees the zombies she acts funny! 

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated! 

Manga Review: Are You Alice Vol. 10

I've finished "Are You Alice Vol. 10" by Ai Ninomiya.

Product Description

When Lewis Carroll took in a little black cat for Alice Liddell, he most likely never imagined that it would be the sole witness to his final throes of madness. Nor could he have fathomed just how much a cynical alley cat could make of his discarded characters. So spins the tale of how the Cheshire Cat came to be -- and how he may yet come to be Lewis Carroll's undoing.

About the Author

Ikumi Katagiri is an artist of primarily josei manga titles (targeted toward women) such as Are You Alice, Arcana 10, and Zyklus Code.

Ai Ninomiya has penned a number of fantasy romance series for women, including Are You Alice and Zyklus Code.

Product Details
Series: Are You Alice? (Book 10)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press; Trade edition (November 17, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316348929
ISBN-13: 978-0316348928

My Review:

This manga is told in the Cheshire Cat's point of view and we learn he had at least three owners before Alice.

Lewis is depicted as a crazy old man in this volume and I wasn't impressed in his way of obtaining the little black kitty for Alice.  He practically crushed his collar and grabbed him.

We learn Alice is given a younger brother who is the one who actually kills her.  We find out she doesn't want to die and cries herself to sleep almost every night!

3/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: First Love Monster Vol. 1

I've finished "First Love Monster Vol. 1" by Akira Hiyoshimaru.

Product Description

When you find out who I really am if you can still say you like me, then I'll be your boyfriend.

When fifteen-year-old Kaho Nikaidou leaves her sheltered home to start life anew in Tokyo, the last thing she expects is to nearly get hit by a truck! Saved in the nick of time by a handsome stranger, Kaho falls head over heels for him and boldly confesses her feelings. The handsome object of Kaho's affection agrees to go out with her, but her newfound bliss is short lived when it turns out that her new boyfriend is a fifth grader?

About the Author

Akira Hiyoshimaru is the creator behind the manga series First Love Monster.

Product Details
Series: First Love Monster (Book 1)
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (July 21, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316343676
ISBN-13: 978-0316343671

My Review:

This manga is hilarious and silly which I highly recommend!

I think it's so cool how Kanade is so tall for a 11 yr. old and Kaho is so short and tiny for a 15 yr. old.

Wow all the fifth graders seem to be tall and act mature at times except for their leader who is as short as Kaho and the coolest one of them all.

Even though Kanade looks older and is good looking he is still a 11 yr. old who plays in sandboxes and goes on secret missions which Kaho gets caught up in his childish schemes.

I hated the part where Taga the University student attacks Kaho because he hates how she was raised and the way she acts and feels.

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Secret Vol. 2

 

I've finished "Secret Vol. 2" by Yoshiki Tonogai.

Product Description

When one of the students is attacked after his sins are brought to light, the remaining survivors grow ever more suspicious of each other. As secrets arise and suspects collide, the question remains: If one murderer truly was hiding in their midst, are there really two more watching from within?

About the Author

Before making his manga debut with Doubt, Yoshiki Tonogai was an assistant to Soul Eater creator Atsushi Ohkubo. Tonogai followed up his hit horror series Doubt with another survival horror title called JUDGE, and has also contributed to the Higurashi When They Cry series.

Product Details
Series: Secret (Book 2)
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (June 23, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316342092
ISBN-13: 978-0316342094

My Review:

This is a pretty intense manga series and I highly recommend if you love danger, violence, character development, etc.

We find out who is killing who and why it lead to the crime (I can't say to much or else I will ruin the manga for you unless you like spoilers!) and the main killer is revealed.  Wow were there secrets being revealed left and right and you would never suspect them!

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Are You Alice Vol. 9

I've finished "Are You Alice Vol. 9" by Ai Ninomiya.

Product Description

With Hatter's true identity revealed and his name reclaimed, he renews his determination to retrieve Alice -- the real Alice, that is -- and break free of Wonderland. It quickly becomes apparent that he has no qualms about destroying anyone or anything that stands in his way. Now, the ever impetuous "probably" Alice must decide for himself if Hatter is still his ally - -or the ultimate enemy.

About the Author

Ikumi Katagiri is an artist of primarily josei manga titles (targeted toward women) such as Are You Alice?, Arcana 10, and Zyklus Code.

Ai Ninomiya has penned a number of fantasy romance series for women, including Are You Alice? and Zyklus Code.

Product Details
Series: Are You Alice? (Book 9)

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (June 23, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031633992X
ISBN-13: 978-0316339926 

My Review:

I would highly recommend that only mature teens read this manga series because of the violence, etc!

The mad hatter certainly doesn't let anything get in his way towards retrieving the real Alice!

3/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Alice in Murderland Vol. 1

I've finished "Alice in Murderland Vol. 1" by Kaori Yuki.

Product Description

Now! Let the "Mad Tea Party" begin!

The Kuonji clan, owner of one of the world's top conglomerates, has a tradition: Once a month, family members attend a "Mad Tea Party." But at the latest gathering, the nine Kuonji siblings in attendance are shocked to hear a pronouncement issue from the lips of their mother, Olga -

"I'd like you children to now fight one another to the death!"

As chaos erupts, Stella, the fourth daughter, loses all reason, and suddenly a whole new Stella, complete with blonde hair and blue dress, comes out to play!

About the Author

Kaori Yuki is a manga artist best known for her gorgeously illustrated gothic manga series Earl Cain, Godchild, Angel Sanctuary, and Demon from Afar.

Product Details
Series: Alice in Murderland (Book 1)
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (June 23, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316342122
ISBN-13: 978-0316342124

My Review:

This is one messed up viciously bloody manga which I highly recommend if you can stomach violence.

Stella is a very gentle and kind girl until she loses sanity then she turns into a viscous blood thirsty killer.  She is very close to her oldest brother and older and younger siblings.  She has a an older brother who enjoys killing people especially girls!

I can't say too much otherwise I will spoil the plot and give too much away unless you want me too!

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Mixed Vegetables Vol. 1 - Vol. 6

I've finished "Mixed Vegetables Vol. 1 - Vol. 6" by Ayumi Komura.

Product Description

Rewritten by food writer Stephanie Lucianovic (connected to KQED, and Bravo through TWOP)

For fans of dramatic cooking shows like Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen

Ties-in with the ongoing foodie trend, and with the proposed VIZ food manga push/imprint

Energetic and clean art will appeal to fans of Yakitate Japan

Strong character development and an engaging storyline will appeal to readers of titles like Absolute Boyfriend and Nana

Includes detailed author notes, and will include glossary of cultural and cooking terms

To be previewed and promoted in VIZ Media’s Shojo Beat magazine.

Hanayu knows that it will break her parents' hearts if she defects from the bakery to become a sushi chef. But if she marries into a sushi family, they'll have to understand her decision. Now she just has to get Hayato Hyuga interested in her, and what better way than to wow him with her cooking skills?

About the Author

Ayumi Komura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. Her previous title is Hybrid Berry, about a high school girl who ends up posing as a boy on her school's baseball team.

Product Details
Series: Mixed Vegetables (Book 1)
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (September 2, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421519674
ISBN-13: 978-1421519678

My Review:

I highly recommend this manga if you like great character development, food and an exciting storyline.

I really liked how Hanayu and Hayato both felt remorse for their deception towards each other and deep down they really liked each other.

I was really glad that both have dreams of owning their own restaurants and that Hanayu finally told her dad what she wanted and didn't back down.

5/5

Manga Review: BTOOOM Vol. 9

I've finished "BTOOOM Vol. 9" by Junya Inoue.

Product Description

One wrong move, and it's all over!

The death game "BTOOOM" charges headlong into the final phase! Ryouta survives a fierce battle against his sworn ally, Kiyoshi Taira, but the scars left on his heart run deep. Meanwhile, Kousuke Kira, hungry for a rematch with Ryouta, wanders the island looking to get back into the game. But when he's cornered by a mysterious group with unfamiliar BIMs and a merciless team strategy, the devious junior high schooler will have to think fast if he wants to live long enough to settle the score with world ranker SAKAMOTO!

About the Author

Junya Inoue is the manga artist behind a number of horror series for young men, including survival drama "BTOOOM!" and horror mysteries "Otogi Matsuri" and "Youkai Hunter: Yami no Kyakujin."

Product Details
Series: BTOOOM! (Book 9)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (February 24, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316336254
ISBN-13: 978-0316336253

My Review:

Wow this volume was full of action-packed violence and death!

We see the return of the psychotic 14 yr. old Kousuke Kira who has a very exciting match with the leader of a group of four who he joins to help him in his rematch with Ryouta.

5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: A Certain Magical Index Vol. 1

I've finished "A Certain Magical Index Vol. 1" by Kazuma Kamachi.

Product Description

Touma Kamijou has the worst luck imaginable - Sure he's a citizen of Academy City, a scientific marvel of the modern world where superhuman abilities are artificially cultivated and commonplace, but when it comes to paranormal talent, Kamijou's been classified a Level Zero - a loser, basically. Oh, he does have one trick up his sleeve (literally), but even that's more trouble than it's worth.

When Kamijou encounters a delusional young girl convinced she's a nun and raving about being chased by evil sorcerers, he's eager to send her on her way and get back to failing his studies. Fate, it would seem though, has other ideas, and he suddenly finds himself caught up in a supernatural intrigue with a girl named "Index" at the center!

Science and magic collide in this first volume of one of the most popular light novel series ever penned!

About the Author

Kazuma Kamachi is a Japanese light novel author and creator of the massively popular series, A Certain Magical Index, its sequel, A Certain Magical Index: New Testament, and a manga adaptation, as well as two spin-off manga series, A Certain Scientific Railgun and A Certain Scientific Accelerator.

Product Details
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Yen On (Nov. 18 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316339121
ISBN-13: 978-0316339124

My Review:

Another manga that had a very interesting plot and the illustrations were well drawn but I just couldn't get into this one either!

DNF

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!