by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Probably the most action-packed volume so far. Akira and his friends find out the lab they’re found refuge in isn’t as safe as they initially thought. Following that jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending from the previous book, the team works to save Shizuka. Some…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars A fight for survival, romantic tension, and a cliffhanger that’ll have you racing for the next volume. After falling off the cruise ship, Akira and Shizuka wake up on a deserted island where they must figure out how to survive with limited…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 2.5 stars This volume was such a mixed bag. We wrap up the pilgrimage through Shikoku with some villainous interference, which was well-paced and interesting. Then the crew stumbles across a yacht filed with horny survivors and it goes exactly the way you’d expect….
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Another fantastic volume. In this one we get the epic conclusion of “Millionaire of the Dead”, a visit to a Gion teahouse to visit the maiko, and the start of Bea’s Bucket List item, “Be a Shikoku pilgrim”. I enjoyed the variety…
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Illustrated by Yaroslava Apollonova 5 stars An absolutely brilliant book that normalizes different types of learning and promotes understanding and accommodations based on individuals’ learning needs. Such a wonderful book. I loved the soothing tone and the representation of different ways to learn. Great focus on voicing your needs and finding ways to learn and…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Another fun volume. In this one the team travels to Osaka, encounters a new style of zombie, meets up with an old friend, and attempts to run their own bar. I love these characters so much. They’ve really grown on me. And…
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by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars Another fun volume in the series with some surprising turns. Continuing through their bucket list, the gang goes on a sake drinking spree and looks for an undiscovered dinosaur fossil in this fast-paced volume with plenty of antics, new friends, and surprising…
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Translated by Shanna Tan 3 stars Step into the Memory Bookshop, a mysterious place that stores all your conscious and unconscious memories and offers a unique opportunity. You have three chances to go back in time to try to change your life. But of course, this offer comes with a price. When Jiwon stumbles across…
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Illustrated by Julia Kuo 4 stars Inspired by American folklore and the origin of the Bing cherry, Kuo and Blackburne create an original tall tale that tells a larger-than-life version of the story of Ah Bing. The book wonderfully encapsulates Asian-American identity and the blending of cultures. Includes themes of ingenuity, perseverance, community, discrimination, and…
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by Natsumi Hoshino Translated by Nan Rymer 3 stars A adorably sweet story about Plum the cat and the shifting dynamics in the house when she brings home a stray kitten. Includes relatable moments of life with a cat from waking you up for playtime to trying to dress them in cute outfits to the…
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