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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

30 reviews

cursed10fold's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content

Minor: Self harm and Outing

fanboyriot's review against another edition

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

5.0

Read For:

✓ Hurt/Comfort

✓ Iconic Characters

✓ LGBTQIA Characters 

✓ Healthy Relationships

✓ Wholesome Friendships

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I’m going to be so devastated when this series is over.  This is such a comfort read.  The characters growing up, planning their futures, and figuring out what they want in life.

It’s so cute and heartwarming.  I loved seeing Charlie becoming more comfortable with his body and gaining his confidence back.  I loved seeing Nick start to figure out who he is when he’s not with Charlie, talking to his other friends while on the uni road trip.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️

Angst Level: 💧💧💧

POV: Graphic Novel

Release Date: 19, December 2023

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

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

jstarshine16's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Outing

fyre_flies's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Outing

random_being's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Medical content, and Outing

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Sexual content

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Grief, Outing, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

luvnuit's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Self harm

Minor: Outing and Alcohol

lilawsahar's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.5

Charlie and Nick want to take the next step in their relationship and Nick starts thinking about what university that he wants to go to. 

I love how these comics demonstrate how to have open and honest communication. Something a lot of people struggle with including me. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Outing

missemmacrabtree's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Outing