Category Archives: Reviews

Mini Manga Reviews and Links, 1/2/15

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Did you receive an Amazon or RightStuf gift certificate this holiday? If so, this post is for you! Below, I’ve reviewed the first volumes of three series that debuted in 2014, offering a quick-and-dirty assessment of each. Already read Food … Continue reading →

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Review: Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Katherine Dacey

Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1 By Yusei Matsui Rated T+, for Older Teens VIZ Media, $9.99 Americans steadfastly believe that all students need to succeed are a few good teachers—think of how many movies you’ve seen about an unorthodox educator who helps a group … Continue reading →

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Review: Barakamon, Vol. 1

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Katherine Dacey

Barakamon, Vol. 1 By Satsuki Yoshino Rated T, for Teens Yen Press, $15.00 Barakamon is a textbook fish-out-of-water story: an impatient city slicker finds himself in the country where life is slower, folks are simpler, and meaningful lessons abound. Its hero, … Continue reading →

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Review: Ugly Duckling’s Love Revolution, vols. 1 and 2

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Ugly Duckling’s Love Revolution, vols. 1 and 2 By Yuuki Fujinari Rated T, for Teens Yen Press, $10.99 This story is based on a dating-sim game, which explains a lot—the lack of backstory, plot, and character development, for instance. It’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Dystopia

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Dystopia by Judith Park Rated OT, for Older Teens Yen Press, $10.99 This book is a disappointment, with one-dimensional characters, an artificial setup, and weak art. The conversations seem weirdly stilted—do you hear teenagers say “That’s very commendable” to one … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: Hissing, vols. 1-6

Posted on June 26, 2010 by MJ

Hissing, vols. 1-6 By Kang EunYoung Rated T, for Teens Yen Press $10.99 Review by Melinda Beasi. High school freshman Da-Eh is an aspiring manhwa artist who carefully ignores constant cries for attention from her doting younger brother. Fellow freshman … Continue reading →

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