Posts Tagged ‘historical’

Lizzie Newton: Victorian Mysteries vol. 1 – Hey-Jin Jeon and Ki-ha Lee

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Mystery and romance, attractive artwork, and well developed characters make Lizzie Newton: Victorian Mysteries a highly entertaining read.

Sakuran – Moyoco Anno

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Sakuran is a great period piece that deserves high praise. A realistic glimpse into the life of an orphaned courtesan.

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: The Earl and the Fairy vol. 1 – Ayuko

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A fantasy set in nineteenth century Great Britain, The Earl and the Fairy delivers an intriguing new romance that foretells of epic adventures to come.

The Exile Graphic Novel – Diana Gabaldon

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The Exile is Gabaldon’s attempt to ride the graphic novel bandwagon with mixed results.

NG Life – Mizuho Kusanagi: Series Review

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NG Life transforms from a gender-bender situational comedy into a more dramatic, emotional tale of identity that seduces female readers with a sensitive if some-what dense male protagonist.

Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura vol. 1 & 2 – Arina Tanemura

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Elements of historical romance and fantasy along with the name of Tanemura will bring many shojo fans flocking to the shelves for this series.

Red River – Chie Shinohara

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Fans of historical romance will find this series an action packed adventure with plenty of historical references and a touching love story.