Hana wa Saku ka
This was such a beautiful and emotionally rich story. The character development was good, and I loved the sweet relationship between Sakurai and Youichi.
Haru wo Daite Ita
This is probably the best yaoi series I have ever read. I like all kinds of yaoi, but it's refreshing to see a relatively normal, health, caring, mature relationship for a change. Throughout the story, there are points where the love between Katou and Iwaki is almost overwhelming....I couldn't stop turning the page! I love that there is not one set "seme" or "uke." They have a more realistic sex life, and are equal partners in the relationship. I also liked how the art evolved over time...and short-haired Katou is just too pretty for words.
Brother X Brother
Great series, but so overwhelmingly sad! Some absolutely awful things happen to the characters, particularly Kaname, and I wasn't prepared for it when I first picked it up. Thank goodness for a happy ending, but whew! You have to slog through some dark moments to get there, but it was a touching story.
Kuroneko Kareshi no Aishikata
Fukigen Kareshi no Nadamekata
Sabita Yoru Demo Koi Wa Sasayaku
Wow, what an amazing book. It's not often that you see a manga tackle abuse, but this one did and did it well. My heart went out to Yumi, and it was so hard to see him return time and again to the abusive Kan-chan. The relationship between Yumi and Kannusuke really makes the happy end all the more poignant. One of the only BL manga that has actually brought me to tears.
Totally Captivated