Bunny Express Saturday 2013 (Nov 16)

Bunny Express Saturday is hosted every Saturday at Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews.

I received these in the mail this week.

For Review:

Cross My Heart (Alex Cross) Hardcover

James Patterson raises the stakes to their highest level, ever - when Alex Cross becomes the obsession of a genius of menace set on proving that he is the greatest mind in the history of crime.

Detective Alex Cross is a family man at heart -- nothing matters more to him than his children, his grandmother, and his wife Bree. His love of his family is his anchor, and gives him the strength to confront evil in his work. One man knows this deeply, and uses Alex's strength as a weapon against him in the most unsettling and unexpected novel of James Patterson's career.

When the ones Cross loves are in danger, he will do anything to protect them. If he does anything to protect them, they will die.

Liberty Call Port of Spain Paperback

The plot starts with three comical, class clowns turned military officers. Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Nelton, Ensign Alfred Boltan, and Ensign Gregory Washington find themselves stationed together onboard a naval vessel. These misfits are keen at creating continual pranks just to keep the crew in good spirits, but always manage to keep senior management in turmoil from their silly plots in the name of fun.

Later, these three find themselves united with the king of pranks and mastermind of deception, Lieutenant Barry Soliere, when deceptively plotting for new transfer orders to Spain. Shortly upon their transfer, this elite group of comical military misfits finds themselves assigned on a five-day temporary duty in Spain.

Unable to distinguish their professional demeanor from everyday play, their non-stop childish behavior continually spills over into the workplace as they delight co-workers but manage to piss off senior management.

They embark on a fun-filled adventure while on liberty. They find themselves in deep trouble with a corrupt Spanish mobster when they befriend the boss’ ex-wife and his fiancé, top models and strippers.

As if making an enemy out of the mob boss is not enough, they turn around and have a run-in with a notorious, dangerous, Jamaican drug lord while out on the town.

Manga:

Judge, Vol. 2 Paperback

Court is now in session for Hiro and the other sinners, who have been herded like cattle into an abandoned courthouse to pass judgment on one another's crimes. Suspicions whirl after the first trial is held. Were the votes cast by the sinners born of deception or goodwill? As a clearer picture of the courthouse itself is revealed, new doubts arise. What's to become of the one who has been sentenced to death?

Thanks Cadence Group and Hachette Book Group Canada!

Follow My Blog Friday #170

If you are new to the FF fun, Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop that expands your blog following by a joint effort between bloggers. Feature & Follow Friday is now hosted by TWO hosts, myself of course and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs!

How does this work? First you leave your name here on this post, then you create a post on your own blog that links back to this post (easiest way is to just grab the code under the #FF picture and put it in your post) and then you visit as many blogs as you can and tell them "hi" in their comments (on the post that has the #FF image). You follow them, they follow you. Win. Win. Just make sure to follow back if someone follows you!

Now to make this FF interesting we do a FEATURE blogger. If you are interested in becoming a Feature click on the drop down link above FEATURES and Features and Follow Friday and get on the waiting list!  It is also required, that if you participate you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee and Alison Can Read) and the two Feature blogs.

This Meme is hosted by Rachel from Parajunkee's View and Alison from Alison Can Read on Fridays.

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1.  (Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee and Alison Can Read}

2.  (Required) Follow our Featured Bloggers

3.  Put your Blog name and URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.

4.  Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say “hi” in your comments and that they are now following you.

5.  If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn’t have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followed

6.  Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don’t just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don’t say “HI”

7.  If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love and the followers.

8.  If you’re new to the follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Our Feature is Bibliotaph’s Reviews

When did you start blogging?

I started my professional blog back in August, I’ve been kicking around on various blogging platforms since 2005.

What is your favorite part of book blogging?

I really, really enjoy writing the reviews and posting upcoming movies and books for people to see.

What type of books do you mainly blog about?

I read a lot of Young Adult novels, so that tends to be what I blog about most. I also have a fair number of comic books and historical fiction novels I like to read too.

What is your favorite book(s)?

Oooh, that’s a tough question. I suppose some of my favorites are the Harry Potter novels, the Redwall Abbey novels, and the Dragonriders of Pern novels.

What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of book blogging?

I’ve met a lot of people through it, plus I had an author offer to send me a copy of his novel if I’d review it. I’m in the process of reading that novel now actually.


Our Feature - Rainy Dayz Reviewz

1. When did you start blogging?

I'm actually really new at blogging itself. I started in September. Before that I just kept up on Goodreads for over 2 years now.

2. What is your favorite part of book blogging?

Having an outlet for my love of books. My family isn't very interested in hearing me either gush about my favorite books or rant about something I don't like in a book.

3. What type of books do you mainly blog about?

Mostly Paranormal Romance but I've been trying to broaden my horizons and try other genres lately.

4. What are your favorite books?

It's really hard for me to pick just one book. My all time favorite series is The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.

5. What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of book blogging?

I get a huge thrill whenever someone responds to one of my posts. It's great when they say my post made them decide to try a book.

Q: Are there any book to movie adaptations where you think the movie is better than the book?

I haven't really seen that many movie adaptions but the ones I have enjoyed more are Gone with the Wind and Reacher (minus Tom Cruise as Reacher).

TV shows on the other hand I really enjoyed both the book and the TV series Sweet Valley High, Care bears, Jem and the Holograms, etc.

Manga Review: Midnight Secretary, Vol. 1 Paperback

I've finished "Midnight Secretary, Vol. 1" by Toma Ohmi.

Mad Men meets Vampire Diaries

Kaya Satozuka prides herself on being an excellent secretary and a consummate professional, so she doesn’t even bat an eye when she’s reassigned to the office of her company’s difficult director, Kyohei Touma. He’s as prickly — and hot — as rumors paint him, but Kaya is unfazed until she discovers that he’s a vampire!!

Kaya quickly accustoms herself to scheduling his “dinner dates” and working odd hours, but can she handle it when Kyohei’s smoldering gaze starts turning her way?

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

Product Details
Series: Midnight Secretary (Book 1)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (September 3, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421559447
ISBN-13: 978-1421559445

My Review:

4/5

Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Wednesday Wish List

Please list the books/manga/manhwa/yaoi manga from your wishlist that you are hoping to add to your shelves in a comment, thanks.

Books, Manga, Manhwa, Shonen-Ai and Yaoi I'm Waiting For:

Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel Hardcover

Stephanie Plum has her sights set on catching a notorious mob boss. If she doesn’t take him down, he may take her out.

New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum knows better than to mess with family. But when powerful mobster Salvatore “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi goes on the lam in Trenton, it’s up to Stephanie to find him. Uncle Sunny is charged with murder for running over a guy (twice), and nobody wants to turn him in — not his poker buddies, not his bimbo girlfriend, not his two right-hand men, Shorty and Moe. Even Trenton’s hottest cop, Joe Morelli, has skin in the game, because — just Stephanie’s luck — the godfather is his actual godfather. And while Morelli understands that the law is the law, his old-world grandmother, Bella, is doing everything she can to throw Stephanie off the trail.

It’s not just Uncle Sunny giving Stephanie the run-around. Security specialist Ranger needs her help to solve the bizarre death of a top client’s mother, a woman who happened to play bingo with Stephanie’s Grandma Mazur. Before Stephanie knows it, she’s working side by side with Ranger and Grandma at the senior center, trying to catch a killer on the loose — and the bingo balls are not rolling in their favor.

With bullet holes in her car, henchmen on her tail, and a giraffe named Kevin running wild in the streets of Trenton, Stephanie will have to up her game for the ultimate takedown. 

Manga:
 

What happens when you cross the ultimate line?

Men and women, old and young, have been forced onto an island in the middle of nowhere and into a murderous game using small bombs called BIMs. Now accustomed to the gameplay of real-life "BTOOOM!", expert player Ryouta Sakamoto coolly and calmly disposes of opponents and giant lizards alike as he protects his allies and their rations. But in the lawless microcosm of the island, is it really such a smart idea to play by the rules? When a mysterious player confronts Ryouta with not a handful of bombs but the cruel blade of a knife, will he be able to think outside the video game box long enough to find a way to survive?

Manhwa:
 

Jack Frost, Vol. 8 Paperback

Jack the Ripper has completed his first task as a spy for the West District: discover the location of the Ancient Rock that contains the knowledge of Magic King Solomon - all the wisdom in the world. But during his time in the North, Ripper has discovered something else that has attracted his employers' attention. Jack the Ripper has never allied himself with any district, but when it comes to protecting the young mirror image, has he found someone he's willing to fight for?

Manga Review: Happy Marriage, Vol. 2 Paperback

I've finished " Happy Marriage Vol. 2" by Maki Enjoji.

A working-girl romance

In order to help her father, Chiwa Takanashi agrees to an arranged marriage with the company president, Hokuto Mamiya — a man she doesn’t know — at the request of Hokuto’s grandfather. Chiwa believes the arrangement isn’t binding, but her new partner seems to think otherwise. Can two strangers living together find their way to a happy marriage?!

Chiwa Takanashi has married a total stranger — company president Hokuto Mamiya — to get her father out of debt. Hokuto has pledged fidelity to her, but then the tabloids break the news of him dating a famous actress. Though Hokuto has denied having an affair, Chiwa starts confiding her worries to Yu Yagami, a handsome new company recruit. Is the contract they signed the only thing holding their marriage together?

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

Product Details
Series: Happy Marriage (Book 2)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (October 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421559358
ISBN-13: 978-1421559353

My Review:

This manga is for the older crowd because it deals with mature matters regarding two strangers who are dealing with marriage.

Chiwa is a normal girl who likes simple things but has doubts about her husband Hokuto motives.  She isn't even sure he likes her, doesn't really make sense of the game he plays at work.

To further complicate the situation Hokuto is photographed with another woman and denies he is having an affair, a new employee is hired who Chiwa has taken under her wings and a former flame wants to hire her.

4/5

Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

New Releases 2013 (Nov 12)

 

New Releases

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dust (A Scarpetta Novel) Hardcover

From the world’s number-one bestselling crime writer comes the extraordinary new Kay Scarpetta novel.

Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta has just returned from working one of the worst mass murders in U.S. history when she’s awakened at an early hour by Detective Pete Marino.

A body, oddly draped in an unusual cloth, has just been discovered inside the sheltered gates of MIT and it’s suspected the identity is that of missing computer engineer Gail Shipton, last seen the night before at a trendy Cambridge bar. It appears she’s been murdered, mere weeks before the trial of her $100 million lawsuit against her former financial managers, and Scarpetta doubts it’s a coincidence. She also fears the case may have a connection with her computer genius niece, Lucy.

At a glance there is no sign of what killed Gail Shipton, but she’s covered with a fine dust that under ultraviolet light fluoresces brilliantly in three vivid colors, what Scarpetta calls a mineral fingerprint. Clearly the body has been posed with chilling premeditation that is symbolic and meant to shock, and Scarpetta has reason to worry that the person responsible is the Capital Murderer, whose most recent sexual homicides have terrorized Washington, D.C. Stunningly, Scarpetta will discover that her FBI profiler husband, Benton Wesley, is convinced that certain people in the government, including his boss, don’t want the killer caught.

In Dust, Scarpetta and her colleagues are up against a force far more sinister than a sexual predator who fits the criminal classification of a “spectacle killer.” The murder of Gail Shipton soon leads deep into the dark world of designer drugs, drone technology, organized crime, and shocking corruption at the highest levels.

With unparalleled high-tension suspense and the latest in forensic technology, Patricia Cornwell once again proves her exceptional ability to surprise — and to thrill. 

Manga:

07-GHOST, Vol. 7 Paperback

One evil god, two rival empires, three unlikely bishops and seven brave ghosts make for one fantastic adventure!

The paths of one evil god, two rival empires, three unlikely bishops and seven brave ghosts converge in the destiny of Teito Klein, a boy who vows to master a powerful artifact known as the Eye of Mikael in order to lay bare the secrets of the world’s — and his own — murky past.

Teito and company evade Ayanami’s agents by jumping on a slave ship headed to Teito’s homeland, the ruined Raggs Kingdom. While overcome by bitter memories of his past as a combat slave, Teito will have to face his fiercest foe yet — his pet dragon’s mother, come to reclaim her son!

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.

Yaoi:

Blue Morning, Vol. 3 Paperback

Downton Abbey meets Emma in this tale of tumultuous love between a butler and his young charge.

Clinging to his fierce, unwavering love for Katsuragi, Akihito moves ever closer to an engagement to the daughter of Duke Sajo. Firmly focused on his future, Akihito asks his friend Ishizaki’s father to be his go-between in the marriage talks, but Ishizaki insists that in exchange he wants Tomoyuki Katsuragi! Around the same time, former houseboy Amamiya discovers mysterious documents relating to Katsuragi’s lineage.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

Spiritual Police, Vol. 1 Paperback

The latest series from the creator of Embracing Love.

On the recommendation of one of his senior detectives, Nagatsuma, a member of a special criminal investigative unit, starts receiving therapeutic bodywork from blind masseur Aoi, a man with both skilled hands and gorgeous looks. Nagatsuma quickly becomes addicted to the relief that Aoi brings him and begins looking forward to the time they spend together. But Aoi's got a secret he can't ever let Nagatsuma find out.  A tale of passion and obsession from the creator of Embracing Love!

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences. 

 

Weekly Book Reads (Nov 11)

 Weekly Book Reads

Weekly Book Reads is a weekly Monday Meme that is hosted by Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews:

Post the books read last week and books you plan on finishing this week.

Read Last Week:

1.  Thankless in Death - J. D. Robb
2.  The Blooding of Jack Absolute - C.C. Humphreys
3.  Four Summoner's Tale - Kelley Armstrong
4.  As Twilight Falls - Amanda Ashley
5.  Happy Marriage Vol. 2 - Maki Enjoji
6.  Midnight Secretary Vol. 2 - Tomu Ohmi

Weekly Book Reading:

1.  Cold Snap - Allison Brennan
2.  Black and Blue - Gena Showalter
3.  No Escape - Mary Burton
4.  Twice Tempted - Jeaniene Frost
5.  Vampire Knight Vol. 17 - Matsuri Hino
6.  Demon Love Spell Vol. 4 - Mayu Shinjo

Bunny Express Saturday 2013 (Nov 9)

Bunny Express Saturday is hosted every Saturday at Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews.

I received these in the mail this week.

For Review:

Barefoot by the Sea (Barefoot Bay) Mass Market Paperback

A Barefoot Bay Novel

When you think you know your heart's desire

Tessa Galloway is a gifted nurturer-her verdant garden at Barefoot Bay's new resort is living proof. If only the woman who can grow anything could grow what she wants most: a baby. Her friends think the right guy will come along, but Tessa doesn't want to wait. All she needs is the perfect donor to make her dream come true. Then John Brown is hired at the resort. If anyone could make beautiful babies, it's this gorgeous, mysterious man. So why does Tessa suddenly find herself wanting so much more?

Can you give up all your dreams for love?

It's been three long years since John Brown had to leave his old life. Forced into the witness protection program, he's desperate to be reunited with his toddler twins. When he gets that chance, there's a catch - he must prove he's got a steady job and a new wife. Landing a gig as a chef in Barefoot Bay is easy enough. And falling for lovely Tessa is even easier. The hard part? Can he win the heart of a woman who prizes honesty - when the truth may shatter it?

Manga: 

Vampire Knight, Vol. 17 Paperback 

The #1 hit series from Shojo Beat — a tale of vampire romance

Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, protecting the Day Class from the Academy's dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires!

Kaname has returned to Cross Academy to kill Sara Shirabuki. Zero has joined forces with Sara, leaving Yuki in the middle of the conflict. Even if Kaname’s ultimate goal is to kill all purebloods, is Yuki ready to fight him?

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.

Inu x Boku SS, Vol. 1 Paperback
The elite and beautiful Ririchiyo Shirakiin has a bad habit - she can't help but lash out at people with her vicious tongue, all while hiding behind a mask of haughty cool. This nasty reaction has a lot to do with people meddling in her business because of the Shirakiin family name, but her behavior troubles Ririchiyo to no end. In search of independence and solitude, she moves to the Maison de Ayakashi, an apartment building full of wealthy tenants, which has its own Secret Service. Ririchiyo is eager to be alone, but upon her arrival, she is greeted by Soushi, an SS agent arranged for her by her parents. Ririchiyo tries to turn Soushi away, but Soushi's dogged devotion to his new mistress will not be deterred. The threats against the residents of the Maison de Ayakashi are not to be taken lightly, after all. And despite his puppylike demeanor, Soushi is not to be trifled with.



 

Another Paperback

In the spring of 1998, Koichi Sakakibara transfers into Class 3-3 at Yomiyama North Middle School. But little does he know his new class has a horrible secret. When he takes his seat in class for the first day of school, Koichi is unsettled by his fearful classmates. Despite this atmosphere and warnings from fellow students, Koichi is drawn to the beautiful, distant Mei Misaki, another classmate. But the closer he tries to get to her, the more mysterious she and their class become. And when a fellow student dies a disturbing death - the first of a long chain of deaths - Koichi seeks to learn the truth behind the curse of Class 3-3. But can he get answers before the curse kills him?

What happens when you cross the ultimate line?!

Men and women, old and young, have been forced onto an island in the middle of nowhere and into a murderous game using small bombs called BIMs. Now accustomed to the gameplay of real-life "BTOOOM!", expert player Ryouta Sakamoto coolly and calmly disposes of opponents and giant lizards alike as he protects his allies and their rations. But in the lawless microcosm of the island, is it really such a smart idea to play by the rules? When a mysterious player confronts Ryouta with not a handful of bombs but the cruel blade of a knife, will he be able to think outside the video game box long enough to find a way to survive?

Manhwa:
 

Jack Frost, Vol. 8 Paperback

Jack the Ripper has completed his first task as a spy for the West District: discover the location of the Ancient Rock that contains the knowledge of Magic King Solomon - all the wisdom in the world. But during his time in the North, Ripper has discovered something else that has attracted his employers' attention. Jack the Ripper has never allied himself with any district, but when it comes to protecting the young mirror image, has he found someone he's willing to fight for?


Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press and Simon and Schuster Canada!

Wednesday Wish List

Please list the books/manga/manhwa/yaoi manga from your wishlist that you are hoping to add to your shelves in a comment, thanks.

Books, Manga, Manhwa, Shonen-Ai and Yaoi I'm Waiting For:

Dust (A Scarpetta Novel) Hardcover

From the world’s number-one bestselling crime writer comes the extraordinary new Kay Scarpetta novel.

Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta has just returned from working one of the worst mass murders in U.S. history when she’s awakened at an early hour by Detective Pete Marino.

A body, oddly draped in an unusual cloth, has just been discovered inside the sheltered gates of MIT and it’s suspected the identity is that of missing computer engineer Gail Shipton, last seen the night before at a trendy Cambridge bar. It appears she’s been murdered, mere weeks before the trial of her $100 million lawsuit against her former financial managers, and Scarpetta doubts it’s a coincidence. She also fears the case may have a connection with her computer genius niece, Lucy.

At a glance there is no sign of what killed Gail Shipton, but she’s covered with a fine dust that under ultraviolet light fluoresces brilliantly in three vivid colors, what Scarpetta calls a mineral fingerprint. Clearly the body has been posed with chilling premeditation that is symbolic and meant to shock, and Scarpetta has reason to worry that the person responsible is the Capital Murderer, whose most recent sexual homicides have terrorized Washington, D.C. Stunningly, Scarpetta will discover that her FBI profiler husband, Benton Wesley, is convinced that certain people in the government, including his boss, don’t want the killer caught.

In Dust, Scarpetta and her colleagues are up against a force far more sinister than a sexual predator who fits the criminal classification of a “spectacle killer.” The murder of Gail Shipton soon leads deep into the dark world of designer drugs, drone technology, organized crime, and shocking corruption at the highest levels.

With unparalleled high-tension suspense and the latest in forensic technology, Patricia Cornwell once again proves her exceptional ability to surprise — and to thrill. 

Manga:

07-GHOST, Vol. 7 Paperback

One evil god, two rival empires, three unlikely bishops and seven brave ghosts make for one fantastic adventure!

The paths of one evil god, two rival empires, three unlikely bishops and seven brave ghosts converge in the destiny of Teito Klein, a boy who vows to master a powerful artifact known as the Eye of Mikael in order to lay bare the secrets of the world’s — and his own — murky past.

Teito and company evade Ayanami’s agents by jumping on a slave ship headed to Teito’s homeland, the ruined Raggs Kingdom. While overcome by bitter memories of his past as a combat slave, Teito will have to face his fiercest foe yet — his pet dragon’s mother, come to reclaim her son!

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.

Yaoi:

Blue Morning, Vol. 3 Paperback

Downton Abbey meets Emma in this tale of tumultuous love between a butler and his young charge.

Clinging to his fierce, unwavering love for Katsuragi, Akihito moves ever closer to an engagement to the daughter of Duke Sajo. Firmly focused on his future, Akihito asks his friend Ishizaki’s father to be his go-between in the marriage talks, but Ishizaki insists that in exchange he wants Tomoyuki Katsuragi! Around the same time, former houseboy Amamiya discovers mysterious documents relating to Katsuragi’s lineage.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

Spiritual Police, Vol. 1 Paperback

The latest series from the creator of Embracing Love.

On the recommendation of one of his senior detectives, Nagatsuma, a member of a special criminal investigative unit, starts receiving therapeutic bodywork from blind masseur Aoi, a man with both skilled hands and gorgeous looks. Nagatsuma quickly becomes addicted to the relief that Aoi brings him and begins looking forward to the time they spend together. But Aoi's got a secret he can't ever let Nagatsuma find out... A tale of passion and obsession from the creator of Embracing Love!

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

Manga Review: Kitchen Princess Omnibus 3 Paperback

I've finished "Kitchen Princess Omnibus Vol. 3" by Natsumi Ando.

ROYALTY AND RIVALRY

Najika's replacement as spokesperson for the cooking school arrives at Seika Academy, and she is not too fond of him. Seiya is stuck up and rude, which would be easier to handle if he didn't look just like her past love, Sora! As their rivalry escalates, a competition is held between them and Najika must win to save her old orphanage, the Lavender House. All the while, Najika is working to unveil the mysterious truth about her Flan Princess and the Kitazawa brothers. But when old memories resurface, will Najika be ready for them?

This omnibus contains volumes 5, 6 and 7 of Kitchen Princess, and special extras after the story!

Product Details
Series: Kitchen Princess Omnibus (Book 3)
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Kodansha Comics (February 19, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1612620647
ISBN-13: 978-1612620640

My Review:

Volume 5 deals with Najika suffering from tendinitis and not being able to finish the cooking competition.  She's very lucky she is one of the three to advance to the next level.  She also overhears the Director talking to Sora about the plan he has organized for her.  She feels betrayed and Sora convinces her to forgive him by making something for her.  A character is killed off in a major accident.

Volume 6 deals with Najika losing her sense of taste and suffering from the lost of someone very important to her.  Her replacement Seiya Mizuno arrives and he's rude and arrogant especially towards Najika.  In order to save Lavender House she agrees to a competition against Seiya which she wins.

This omnibus is a little more serious with the death of a character and how people are dealing with it.

4/5