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Heartstopper, Volume Two, by Alice Oseman

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iceteaa's review against another edition

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4.0

Slightly triggering but I still loved it

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kelly_e's review against another edition

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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."

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

Such a great book
So sweet

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ruthiedr89's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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

3.5

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thewhoviangirl's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Heartstopper series continues to be absolutely adorable within volume 2. The pace just feels so natural and comfortable. There's a wide range of characters who seem to have a mix of the same, similar of different experiences that allow them to be friends. The friendship group doesn't feel forced and unnatural, but I stead feels comfortable and natural.

Alice Oseman is hugely talented and it shows how much she truly cares for the characters within the Heartstopper universe. She's clearly put time and effort into the series and seems to truly care about giving accurate and much appreciated representation to the LGBT+ community.

The characters and their relationships appear to be well thought out and fleshed out before being placed within the story itself.
Speaking of the story, the story itself appears to be well considered and thought out, each plot line, every plot development, how the characters fit in and the roles and actions of everyone with the story.

I would have appreciated some trigger warnings at the beginning though despite the minor mentions of it. There's just something in it that's mentioned a few times that's.......well personal but still. I would have appreciated some trigger warnings despite only one of the potentially triggering things in it being a personal trigger. Other than that the novella is phenomenal.

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