Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Heartstopper – Fülig beléd zúgtam 1. by Alice Oseman

68 reviews

jexjthomas's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Outing, and Toxic friendship

hanjssick's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Toxic friendship

anni_swanilda's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Violence

_ren's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Mental illness and Outing

jstarshine16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic friendship

theaceofpages's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.25

Ah Heartstopper. probably one of the most talked about queer series. I've watched the first season but never actually read the books (shocking, I know!). This is a very sweet story. I appreciate that Oseman, while focussing on queer joy, does take some time to explore darker themes. I do, however, miss some of the stronger friendship elements that were in the show. Yes, they are on page too and I understand there are limitations but I feel like they were more side-lined here. And I especially miss our favourite book nerd aroace. But still a great experience! I'll definitely get started on volume 2 very soon!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Biphobia and Outing

sapphic_alpaca's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Outing, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infidelity

cnjg88's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

I can't tell if I like it because I watched the series, or if I just genuinely like it. Either way, it's very wholesome and made me happy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

I watched the show and absolutely adored it. I delayed reading the book because graphic novels are not always my cup of tea, because I feel they only graze the surface level when I want so much more. However, this one is something else. Without many words, it says so much and I adore it all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Outing, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Cursing and Mental illness

cecilielaugesen's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.25

I really liked this book. It was pretty much what I expected it to be; cute and cozy, and overall drama free. It just didn’t have that extra spark for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Homophobia and Outing

Minor: Toxic friendship