Crilley, M. (2008). Miki Falls vol. 4 Winter. (p. 167). Harper Teen.ISBN: 9780060846190
Classification: graphic novel, fiction
Genre: fantasy
Age Level: 9th-12th grade
Subjects: fantasy, fiction, graphic novel, love story, magic, series
Reader's Annotation: Miki Yoshida falls in love with Hiro Sakurai, an immortal who is prohibited from falling in love.
Summary: This series of four graphic novels (each named after a season of the year) follows the relationship between Miki Yoshida and Hiro Sakurai. Miki is starting her last year of high school when Hiro enrolls. Hiro is very handsome and the subject of much interest at school but he continuously rebuffs all attempts of friendship. This only makes Miki more determined to be his friend and to uncover the mystery behind his reclusiveness. She discovers that Hiro is one of a group of immortals whose task is to care for the amount of love in the world. They match humans who should be together and break humans apart who are not tending to their loving relationships. Hiro is not supposed to fall in love, but, of course, he falls for Miki. Having violated the rules of his people, he and Miki must flee from the ruler of Hiro's people who may not have the world's best interests at heart.
Reviews / Awards:
Read About Comics ReviewMark Crilley's website
Potential Hotspots:
some fighting, magic
Readalikes:
- Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
- Regifters by Mike Carey
- Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Mark Crilley created the well known series "Akiko" and thus he will be familiar to teen graphic novel fans. Also, the love story and magical elements will appeal to teens (girls in particular) who are not usually graphic novel fans. These are four books that will be quick, light reads.
Other:
There is a Miki Falls music video on YouTube, and rumors of a movie to be made in the near future.
Evaluation:
4 stars
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