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alexutzu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A quick, short read about a wholesome relationship between young people. Sprinkled with different matters related to LGBTQ+ struggles, teenage issues and mental health, this is a cute book that encourages to always strive for the best in relationships, after all.
😍 The good:
The outlook on relationships was rather positive and the main characters evolved in a good direction. From being insecure and bickering to solving conflicts and understanding each other, we get to follow a sweet love story. The book is relatable for its age group and is written in a nice style, expressing also some deep ideas.
😅 The not-so-good:
Not that much to say here: the story contained some unhealthy behaviours as well, but those are not that surprising considering the characters' age. This is also one of the first books from the Heartstopper franchise, so obviously it's not the best one out there, being still somehow simplistic and too short to develop too much.
😍 The good:
The outlook on relationships was rather positive and the main characters evolved in a good direction. From being insecure and bickering to solving conflicts and understanding each other, we get to follow a sweet love story. The book is relatable for its age group and is written in a nice style, expressing also some deep ideas.
😅 The not-so-good:
Not that much to say here: the story contained some unhealthy behaviours as well, but those are not that surprising considering the characters' age. This is also one of the first books from the Heartstopper franchise, so obviously it's not the best one out there, being still somehow simplistic and too short to develop too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
harrietta_xx's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder
goobergio's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
laurensgaylife's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
sometimesalyreadsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is not a Heartstopper novel, but is a novella and continuation of the story that we left in volume 5 and before volume 6 of the series! It has a few illustrations, but is written more like a traditional story with a lot of heavier and descriptive moments of angst. Buckle up and prepare for tears because the boys are growing up. This book dealt with topics from throughout the series in a head-on fashion, like depression, codependency, arguments, disordered eating and more. In the end, this is one book where Nick and Charlie have to learn to be apart in order to support each other best when they're together. We are really seeing them become adults and it's not always easy, but they always wind up happy together in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder
willowlywillow's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
thesesusspace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
mfrisk's review
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found this book in the series to be a bit frustrating for a few reasons -
1. The miscommunication (though really for the age of the main characters this one I can excuse a bit more) is a bit grating but I can understand this more so as they’re running on emotions and stress which plays into this
2. The codependency of Nick and Charlie’s relationship - I find the romanticizing of this aspect of their relationship to be a lot more concerning. I hope that in the next graphic novel and future books there is more discussion of the importance both of friendships and romantic relationships. I feel like that is well captured in the earlier books and even the show especially with the inclusion of an asexual character but this book even more so than some of the others really elevates romantic relationships as the end all be all. I think it will be interesting to see where their relationship goes from here with long distance because I do think the amount they spend time with each other and are less aware of what is going on in their friends lives will create some potential rifts. Ideally Nick will make friends and have a life in college and Charlie will need to be okay with that and develop other aspects to his life as he finishes up high school.
1. The miscommunication (though really for the age of the main characters this one I can excuse a bit more) is a bit grating but I can understand this more so as they’re running on emotions and stress which plays into this
2. The codependency of Nick and Charlie’s relationship - I find the romanticizing of this aspect of their relationship to be a lot more concerning. I hope that in the next graphic novel and future books there is more discussion of the importance both of friendships and romantic relationships. I feel like that is well captured in the earlier books and even the show especially with the inclusion of an asexual character but this book even more so than some of the others really elevates romantic relationships as the end all be all. I think it will be interesting to see where their relationship goes from here with long distance because I do think the amount they spend time with each other and are less aware of what is going on in their friends lives will create some potential rifts. Ideally Nick will make friends and have a life in college and Charlie will need to be okay with that and develop other aspects to his life as he finishes up high school.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
behindherpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Eating disorder
cinnamonghostie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual content