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Heartstopper, Volume Two, by Alice Oseman

6 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

thewhoviangirl's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, Self harm, Bullying, Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Eating disorder

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

things100's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Bullying, Homophobia, and Sexual content

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

dannythestreet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Outing, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Gaslighting, and Eating disorder

Minor: Self harm, Sexual content, Vomit, Transphobia, and Body shaming