Copyright Date:
2007
Edition Date:
2009
Release Date:
06/05/07
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-421-51350-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-421-51350-8
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
In Shiomi’s third title to come to the U.S., title character Yurara Tsukinowa is a high school student with the unique talent for seeing ghosts and for feeling their pain. Preceded by her “weird” reputation (her gift often has her bursting into tears or staring off into space), she’s shunned by her classmates—all except for the handsome and playful Mei Tendo and his best friend/arch rival, the cool, attractive Yako Hoshino. As it turns out, the two hottest guys in school share not only the same class as Yurara but also the same ghost-seeing ability. Together, the threesome form a “yin” and “yang” type of ghost busting. With Mei and Yako, Yurara discovers her inner self—a self-confident and compassionate girl who can release spirits from their suffering. As in many shojo narratives, the outer Yurara struggles with her insecurities and appears meek and helpless. Shiomi develops her characters in an entertaining and intricate manner and presents the story with clean, detailed art. For readers who like their shojo with an edge, <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">Yurara is <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">Land of the Blindfolded with teeth. <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">(June)
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Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
When a young girl is called to fight evil spirits, she finds incredible strength within herself and incredible love from without.
There are two sides to every ghost story...Yurara Tsukinowa is a quiet girl who can see spirits and sense their emotions. Not wanting to seem abnormal, she hides her secret until she meets Mei Tendo and Yako Hoshino, two guys who use their spiritual powers to ward off vengeful spirits. The dormant guardian spirit in Yurara arises and a strong-willed beauty with the power to release souls emerges!
On Yurara's first day of high school, she finds her assigned seat is occupied--by a ghost! Mei and Yako cannot banish the spirit, and Yurara's other self is released...