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Review: Reservoir Chronicle Tsubasa (Vol. 19)

By Lissa Pattillo on Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Manga-ka: CLAMP
Publisher: DelRey
Rating: Teen (13+)
Released: December 2008

Synopsis:
“The Mafia-run world of Infinity would be a dangerous place even without the death-defying “chess” tournament that Princess Sakura and her companions have entered. But Sakura has decided to risk everything – even her friends’ lives – for the contest’s secret prize.”

While several books ago you may’ve thought this series was getting rather repetitive, the last few couple of volumes have certainly gotten the ball rolling in a big way. Here in volume nineteen, its one revelation after another as Sakura puts her own friends’ lives on the line in order to win a mysterious prize in the warrior chess game they find themselves battling in.

Review: Chocolat (Vol. 07)

By Lissa Pattillo on Monday, February 2, 2009

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Manhwa-ga: Shin JiSang and Geo
Publisher: Yen Press
Rating: Teen (13+)
Released: December 2008

Synopsis: “When E-Soh issues an ultimatum to Kum-Ji, she has to choose him on the spot or watch him walk away for good! Happy couplehood seems imminent for the two friends until former Yo-I fan club president Barbie makes her debut on the idol scene. Is this her new ploy to win E-Wan over?! And will it work against E-Soh and Kum-Ji’s budding relationship… since Kum-Ji still hasn’t quite gotten over her broken heart?”

I still have so much trouble telling these characters apart! Doesn’t help most have the same profession, close to the same character design and names that I have difficulty remembering. Fortunately I can always tell who Kum-Ji is which gives me a grounded starting point in most situations. Keep an eye on the romantic-heroine and everyone else will fall in around her eventually, right? Fortunately Chocolat usually makes it all worth the effort.

Review: Hero Heel (Vol. 03)

By Lissa Pattillo on Sunday, February 1, 2009

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Manga-ka: Makoto Tateno
Publisher: DMP
Rating: Older Teen (18+)
Released: December 2008

Synopsis: “The final scripts for ‘Trans-Dimensional Warriors Airguard’ are ain, and cast and crew of the hit TV show realize that time is short. Soon, filming will end and everyone will go their separate ways. As they near the special, 2-part series finale, prior romantic tensions between co-stars Minami and Sawada appear to have faded. But, as in any larger-than-life drama, appearances can be deceiving.”

It’s the final volume of Hero Heel as the television production that Sawada and Minami star on is coming to an end. But while the show’s end will bring some sadness and relief to its staff, there remains the undeniable tension between its two stars who remain at stubborn odds with their own feelings.