Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Heartstopper, Volume Two, by Alice Oseman

8 reviews

gracemullender's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Bullying

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual content

kristyderp's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

Wholesome and sweet. Good bisexual representation here!
My only nitpick is that I found it slightly repetitive how often

Spoiler

the boys apologized profusely to one another for every little thing. It's not a big deal but I did notice it happening a lot. Hopefully as the story goes on they won't feel the need to apologize so much!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Toxic friendship

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.5

A great sequel to Heartstopper Volume 1 and a wonderful book in and of itself. Oseman's style continues to delightfully portray the fluidity and action of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the focus on Nick's journey of discovering his bisexuality and the inclusion of Elle as a young trans girl. The book also beautifully frames the difficulty of keeping a relationship a secret in high school, a conflict always fraught with danger. Wonderful book, excited to read volume 3!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Violence, Biphobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

A bully character does use homophobic slurs against a character at one point. He does get punched in the face for it though <3

sphieidk's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Physical abuse

claire_macleod2345's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Bullying

Moderate: Physical abuse

anapthine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Violence, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Injury/injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Gore, Transphobia, and Physical abuse

emily_mh's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Like with Volume 1, I reread this to prepare for the TV adaptation releasing TONIGHT!! Once again, this was adorable and heartwarming and perfect. I think I slightly prefer this second book to the first volume. I love Nick's character development, and the patience and care Charlie had for him. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Cursing

Minor: Ableism, Outing, Sexual content, Violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Injury/injury detail, and Bullying

Homophobic slurs, HP reference

anni_reads's review against another edition

funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying

Minor: Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, and Outing