October 11, 2007

REVIEW: General Winston’s Daughter by Sharon Shinn

JanineB+ Reviewscoming-of-age / Fantasy Romance / friends-to-lovers / good-description / Love-Triangle / romantic / Sharon-Shinn / Young-Adult18 Comments

Dear Ms. Shinn, You’ve written some of my favorite romances (Yes, I know that they are published in the SF/Fantasy and YA genres, but I consider many of your books romances). General Winston’s Daughter, your latest YA fantasy novel, may not be my most cherished among your works but it’s ... more >

April 10, 2007

REVIEW: Manga Review: High Fashion and Coming of Age: Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa

JanA Review Category / A Reviews / Book Reviews / Mangachick-lit / coming-of-age / fashion / Manga26 Comments

Paradise Kiss, by Ai Yazawa. Published by TokyoPop. 5/5 volumes released. Retail: $9.99. Rated OT 16+ (sex scenes, but only showing what you’d see on network TV.)   “The basement store was removed from the main road by a maze of side streets. To reach it, one had to go ... more >

April 17, 2006

REVIEW: Charmed Thirds by Megan Mccafferty

JaneD Reviewscoming-of-age / Young-Adult10 Comments

Dear Ms. Mccafferty: I was late to the Jessica Darling saga and was able to read Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings within days of one another last fall. These were wonderful books and really cemented a relationship between myself and young adult fiction. I recommended these to a friend who ... more >