Oh My Goddess! Vol. 27
Unlike many shonen harem comedies, which wallow in panties and bosoms, books in the Oh My Goddess! series show the gentler side of the subgenre, characterized by a hapless young man surrounded by lovely ladies. In this entry, college student Keiichi and his goddesses wrangle a new host for a demonic angel’s wayward soul, and Keiichi’s mechanical prowess earns him new friends. Characters enjoy simple moments together (stargazing) here, as well as supremely silly ones (a rubber-band fight), and Fujishima’s artistic talent shines in clean, expressive, cheerful pictures. Not a stand-alone, but a good series addition. Grades 9-12. --Robin Brenner