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Heartstopper - Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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jstarshine16's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.75

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witcheep's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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barnesbookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional 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? N/A

5.0

I love how well Oseman has aged up the characters in the artwork. And I like how this book had so many important conversations between the characters, including the conversation between Tori and Charlie on the ferris wheel! I can't wait for Volume 6, even though it will be the end. 
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teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

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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

5.0

I love how the topics have grown with the Heartstopper gang. The topics have matured and remain so relatable. This book gave equal space to Charlie and Nick on their own as well as together. The development and growth they go through it perfect. One of my top favourite volume of the series.
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hollye6's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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itsreirei's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I'm sorry....but this type of wheretogo-university dilemma is so redundant at this point...like it's only a couple of years,  it ain't that deep bro
Also, I initially picked up this series as escapism but with all the serious stuff that's been brought up, I no longer feel "escaped". (Still better than the previous volume, I guess...) I know it's stupid to complain about a story having substance, it's just this ain't what I signed up for. It hurts to see these characters in pain and struggling, I really do hope the author gives us full happy ending or else I'll riot
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icedcoffeeandbookss's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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

4.75

This series is the best awwwweee.
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mitta_girl452's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

I recently read this book, and I really enjoyed it. It was a great, healthy depiction of teen relationships and the struggles of when, how and why to have sex, as well as consent and growing up. 
Nick and Charlie's relationship is as always, very healthy. The discussions on boundaries, growing apart and relationship changes were done well and showed the characters growth and maturity. 
I can't say whether on not this is an accurate and good depiction of the struggles of finishing school and moving on, as I have not experienced that yet. I enjoyed that it implied that it is important to have other strong relationships than just romantic partners.
I love the increasing amounts of showcasing and advocating for safe and consensual sex in modern media. They are incredibly important topics that deserve more attention.
One thing I'm noticing and loving about the HeartStopper series as it continues is Alice Oseman growing and maturing the content of each book with the characters and audience. It was most obvious for me in this book, and I think it's a great thing to be doing with the audience and characters ageing as the books are written and published.
Overall, I think this book was a great continuation in the HeartStopper series that continued the development of the characters beautifully. I'm excited to see what comes next.
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theskyboi's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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eeyores_flowers's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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