abelh's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
Moderate: Eating disorder, Bullying, Mental illness, and Homophobia
m4rtt4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Biphobia
albare's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia
ash_ton's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Minor: Homophobia and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
belava's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Self harm
motz_stick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Self harm, and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"This Winter" follows different characters from "Heartstopper" during what is supposed to be the happiest time of year: Christmas. Unfortunately, for many of the characters, this holiday is not as jolly as they hoped for.
This was a highly atmospheric installment of a "Heartstopper" story. I loved that this took place over Christmas, and Alice Oseman really leaned into the holiday theme. This story felt like a warm hug on a snowy evening, and I absolutely devoured it.
I loved all of the representation of different family dynamics in this story. For most people, there is often someone in their family that they do not get along with 100%. It can feel so isolating when you are told that family should come first, but family are the ones to be causing you so much turmoil. Charlie is having a difficult holiday, and his extended family is making it worse, so, of course, he finds comfort in Nick.
This was a super sweet, quick read that is a perfect addition to your winter TBR.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Mental illness
xoemax's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Ableism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Panic attacks/disorders
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Ableism
Minor: Homophobia
saskia_ej's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm