beauty is only skin deep

I am currently reading Pretty Face. When I first looked at the back of the book to read the premise for the series, I thought "oh another take on Kashimashi" but not quite. this gender bender is only superficial and there are a lot more complex issues going on under the cover of this book than you might guess. it's definitely worth your time.

Speaking of Kashimashi, volume 3 is out and looks to be just as hilarious as its predecessors.

Kamiyadori..... This series by the same author that wrote Testarotho is a serious critique of the dangers of modern democratic bureaucracy and the struggle of mid and lower level employees in that system to fight the inherent corruption of the system and the unfathomable pet projects of the upper echelons. All the while trying not to get killed by the enemies that wish to overthrow the government and by other factions in your own government with there own agendas. This series is a lot more true to life than most people would care to believe.

You thought your in-laws and relatives were bad, you might reconsider after reading the fourth volume of Chibi Vampire. Karen's grandmother is back from the basement. Gee, how did all those boulders get piled up on your coffin. The story of the family's move to Japan is finally explained along with the fate of all of karen's relatives.


Blame! volume 9
Chibi Vampire volume 5
Fruits Basket volume 17
Kamiyadori volume 3
Kashimashi volume 3
Pretty Face volume 1