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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

292 reviews

torrentsofhayl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Alcohol

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-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? No

4.25

The fifth volume of Heartstopper begins a welcome transition for the series towards an older audience. Charlie and Nick are now getting older and Nick has to decide whether his interest in going to university is worth leaving Charlie for months at a time. At the same time, they are beginning to start the foray into sex, but are seeking help in navigating this new stage of their relationship. The book very deliberately pokes fun at the abstinence-based education that is so common in the British school system, and at the same time places an emphasis on the healthy and informed development of sexual relationships. I was delighted to see references to Solitaire in this book, as that novel supposedly takes place at this time. Excited for the sixth instalment!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Outing

Minor: Self harm and Medical content

smolivreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad 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

I really appreciate all the stories shared throughout this series. Alice shows the ups and downs, the messiness of everyone’s lives. No one has it all easy- everyone is struggling with something at times. 

But she shows that you can change things- you can be happy. You can find people who love you for who you are. Not just a partner- friends too. There is no shortage of love to share. 💕

I’m really happy for this little crew of cuties- it’s going to be bittersweet when the series ends. Thank you Alice Oseman, for all that you do. 💕💕

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Sexual content

zoeelora's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

nickywheeler's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

amachonis's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Alcohol

cbear_13's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.5

This is probably the happiest volume of heartstopper out of the 5 so far. This one is so cute and while there are some more serious parts they aren’t super depressing like other volumes. This one had me even more giggly and kicking my feet.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Eating disorder

kendal_reads's review

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying and Self harm

Minor: Homophobia and Alcohol

juliethere's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

kind of everything i want from a cute graphic novel 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Mental illness

letheii's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.25

i avoid sex scenes in books generally because its not something i like to read but with heartstopper series i dont feel repulsed as much to skip the pages. 

also michael my beloved <3 and tori <3 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying