Posts Tagged ‘fantasy’

NTC: Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel – Cassandra Clare and Hyekyung Baek

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First of the NTC reviews – how Clockwork Angel makes the transition from novel to comic.

Library Wars vol. 8 – Arikawa & Yumi

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Newest developments reveal the identity of Iku’s prince. Don’t miss volume 8!

Dracula Everlasting – DeFilippis, Weir, and Silvan

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Using elements from Braham Stoker’s original manuscript, DeFilippis and Weir have integrated Dracula into a modern high school setting, inviting readers to experience the emotional conflicts of such a powerful possession.

First Impressions: Olympos – Aki

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While I thought the premise of Olympos was interesting enough to delve into, I found the plot rather boring. Nice artwork was my consolation prize.

First Impressions: Jiu Jiu – Touya Tobina

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Jiu Jiu may be a favorite new series for some shoujo readers, but it’s not won me over yet.

Alice in the Country of Hearts – Quin Rose X Soumei Hoshino: Series Review

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With gorgeous new art and better translations I just couldn’t help but dive into this series from Quin Rose that takes a wild tumble down the rabbit hole.

Kobato – CLAMP: Series Review

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A stand alone story set in the dimensions of CLAMP, Kobato includes a rewarding love story yet leaves a lot of unanswered questions.

Phantom Dream – Natsuki Takaya: Series Review

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A supernatural romance with well developed characters, Phantom Dream reveals Takaya’s budding ability to write a plot twisting romance in a few short volumes.