The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
charliewarliee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Body shaming
Moderate: Eating disorder
lisajuliareads's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
As always, Alice Oseman is an incredibly talented artist, shocking me with how beautiful someone can draw.
Story wise... I don't know whether it's me getting older (started the Heartsopper series when I was 16 or 17, now I'm 20) or if it really is this volume, but I didn't feel the magical feeling I had in the earlier installments. The excitment to keep going was missing for me and I even took some breaks reading because I wasn't really that into the story. I felt like not much happened and it was mostly to just fill in between volume 4 and 6.
Maybe it doesn't help that the older I get, the less serious I can take teenage relationships. (Charlie is 15 at the start, how many people actually stay with their partner at 15? But, I get it, its fiction). High school related problems feel silly to me now that I've been out of it for two years. But that's mostly just me aging out of the younger part of YA - which makes me sad because YA has so much amazing sounding books I want to read. (With this I mean things like curfew and homework etc. Not the important issues like ED, anxiety, homophobia, etc.)
I still think Heartstopper is a very important series and I am glad that it exists. Even if I'm falling out of love with it, it's got awesome representation and I'll keep recommending it.
Story wise... I don't know whether it's me getting older (started the Heartsopper series when I was 16 or 17, now I'm 20) or if it really is this volume, but I didn't feel the magical feeling I had in the earlier installments. The excitment to keep going was missing for me and I even took some breaks reading because I wasn't really that into the story. I felt like not much happened and it was mostly to just fill in between volume 4 and 6.
Maybe it doesn't help that the older I get, the less serious I can take teenage relationships. (Charlie is 15 at the start, how many people actually stay with their partner at 15? But, I get it, its fiction). High school related problems feel silly to me now that I've been out of it for two years. But that's mostly just me aging out of the younger part of YA - which makes me sad because YA has so much amazing sounding books I want to read. (With this I mean things like curfew and homework etc. Not the important issues like ED, anxiety, homophobia, etc.)
I still think Heartstopper is a very important series and I am glad that it exists. Even if I'm falling out of love with it, it's got awesome representation and I'll keep recommending it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
Minor: Self harm and Physical abuse
laraboggiano's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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 love heartstopper forever I wish it was endless, I love Alice Oseman please never stop writing about amazing queer characters. 5/5⭐
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual content
lifeonasofa's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
5.0
“You’re Nick and Charlie. You’re gonna be fine” Alice Oseman 👨🏼🤝👨🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
I’m so happy to have more Nick and Charlie! And I’m glad Alice decided to give us 6 volumes in the end because I’m SO not ready to let go 🥹
Another packed volume. Nick is thinking about his future and university options. Charlie is navigating recovery and pushing himself to be happy. 🏫
I love how we got to see how comfortable the boys are around each other. I love that they both thought about each other in their decision making but ultimately know they need to be their own person too 👍🏻 healthy relationship
The intimacy topic in this volume is so well approached. It felt safe and not at all forced, something I think young readers need to see 🩵
Loved it! And can’t wait for the final volume ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
I’m so happy to have more Nick and Charlie! And I’m glad Alice decided to give us 6 volumes in the end because I’m SO not ready to let go 🥹
Another packed volume. Nick is thinking about his future and university options. Charlie is navigating recovery and pushing himself to be happy. 🏫
I love how we got to see how comfortable the boys are around each other. I love that they both thought about each other in their decision making but ultimately know they need to be their own person too 👍🏻 healthy relationship
The intimacy topic in this volume is so well approached. It felt safe and not at all forced, something I think young readers need to see 🩵
Loved it! And can’t wait for the final volume ✨
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
ellenisntcool'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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Sexual content
cassie_ellie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Sexual content
alexlily's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Definitely my favourite (so far😉). They've grown so much and my heart cannot take how proud I am of these book characters. From family to the friends dynamics we really see the relationships this volume I absolutely loved it. Truly cannot contain the excitement and joy this brings me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Mental illness
luxxltyd's review against another edition
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness and Eating disorder
lc_27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Eating disorder
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Eating disorder