Black Bird #5

Kanoko Sakurakouji's supernatural shojo series continues with this beautifully composed volume, where a auburn-haired young woman and a sharp-eyed, dark-haired figure draw close over a ripe peach — the lush fruit-laden branches surrounding them giving the moment an almost mythic, otherworldly quality. Small drops of crimson hint at the delicate danger running beneath the romance, perfectly capturing the series' blend of tenderness and tension. Shojo Beat's presentation is as polished as ever, making this a volume that's hard to put down before you've even opened the cover.