Land of the Blindfolded - VOL 01
Gr. 8-11. This isshoujo(manga for girls) at its best. In the primary story, readers meet Kanade, a girl who can see people's future, and Arou, a boy who can see their past. Kanade, who cannot control what she sees, is compelled to help people avoid the trouble that awaits them. Arou, on the other hand, seems cavalier about his visions and tries to convince Kanade that it is not their place to interfere. As the story progresses, the young people not only draw closer but also learn that their approach to their special powers isn't as set in stone as they thought. Sakura's storytelling captures the sweetness and angst of both high-school and first love, and the panel layout and backgrounds work well with the art to illustrate the narrative. The two appended stories, while not about Kanade and Arou, are also well written and appealing.Tina ColemanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved