samcsmith's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, Violence, and Homophobia
cdoubet's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Cursing, and Homophobia
Minor: Injury/injury detail
bellaq's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Really enjoyed it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
ashley_mrose530's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Still absolutely loving this series! I love getting to see Nick and Charlie’s relationship develop and grow into something so healthy, natural, and overwhelmingly supportive.
Spoiler
Nick’s coming-out scene with his mom was so wholesome and exactly how coming-out should go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, Cursing, and Violence
sunfire38's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Cursing
dariana12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Wow!! This book was amazing! I absolutely adore every inch of this book! I loved all the emotions portrayed in this book and I definitely liked this book more than the first book. I loved how much Charlie and Nick love each other and getting to see how Nick grew in this book is just incredibly adorable!! Their families are also the best and I loved them all! I could not stop smiling throughout the whole book, they are just too cute!! Also, the Lesbian couple was the cherry on the ice cream, just perfect!!
Spoiler
I also started getting emotional when Nick came out to his mom 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Cursing
gabbygarcia's review
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, and Outing
kelly_e's review against another edition
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? No
4.75
Title: Heartstopper: Volume Two
Author: Alice Oseman
Series: Heartstopper #2
Genre: YA Graphic Novel
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: July 11, 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Warm • Emotional • Necessary
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Nick and Charlie are best friends, and continue to spend more and more time together. Charlie has a huge crush on Nick, and is sure the Nick doesn't like him romantically. Nick is battling with his identity, and the idea of coming out to his loved ones.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Heartstopper: Volume Two picks up where the first installment leaves off. In this volume we get to know more about Nick, which I absolutely loved. It's his coming-of-age story as he struggles with understanding his own identity as a bisexual person, and the process of coming out to his loved ones.
The romance between Charlie and Nick continues to blossom. Nellie, the dog, is back and plays a nice role in the narrative. And Nick's mom was a welcome addition. I appreciate the contrasting perspectives, as this paints an accurate picture of what the coming-out experience can be like for some.
Alice Oseman continues to balance a charming, heartwarming story, while intertwining some really important topics. The simplicity of the artwork continues to perfectly covey emotions and expressions.
This volume provided a realistic perspective on the internal struggles of sexual identity, while also providing an informative narrative that sexuality is a spectrum and not simply black and white. I am looking forward to continuing Nick and Charlie's story in the next volume.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers looking for queer representation
• graphic novel enthusiasts
• high school educators
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"I mean, I’m not ashamed, I’m just… it was just… I j-just need some time to figure this out. I just need a bit more time."
Author: Alice Oseman
Series: Heartstopper #2
Genre: YA Graphic Novel
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: July 11, 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Warm • Emotional • Necessary
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Nick and Charlie are best friends, and continue to spend more and more time together. Charlie has a huge crush on Nick, and is sure the Nick doesn't like him romantically. Nick is battling with his identity, and the idea of coming out to his loved ones.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Heartstopper: Volume Two picks up where the first installment leaves off. In this volume we get to know more about Nick, which I absolutely loved. It's his coming-of-age story as he struggles with understanding his own identity as a bisexual person, and the process of coming out to his loved ones.
The romance between Charlie and Nick continues to blossom. Nellie, the dog, is back and plays a nice role in the narrative. And Nick's mom was a welcome addition. I appreciate the contrasting perspectives, as this paints an accurate picture of what the coming-out experience can be like for some.
Alice Oseman continues to balance a charming, heartwarming story, while intertwining some really important topics. The simplicity of the artwork continues to perfectly covey emotions and expressions.
This volume provided a realistic perspective on the internal struggles of sexual identity, while also providing an informative narrative that sexuality is a spectrum and not simply black and white. I am looking forward to continuing Nick and Charlie's story in the next volume.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers looking for queer representation
• graphic novel enthusiasts
• high school educators
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"I mean, I’m not ashamed, I’m just… it was just… I j-just need some time to figure this out. I just need a bit more time."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Violence, Outing, Self harm, Mental illness, Biphobia, and Eating disorder
Minor: Cursing
a_random_fangirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, and Bullying
texas_reznikoff's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, and Homophobia
Moderate: Violence, Toxic friendship, Injury/injury detail, and Gaslighting
Minor: Biphobia