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asipofcozy's review against another edition
- 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
This graphic novel/webtoon has everything from first love, defining your sexuality, saying "I love you" for the first time, dealing with bullying and homophobia, standing up for what you believe in, facing your fears, coming-out, loving yourself, and in this latest installment the struggles with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
This volume definitely hit home for me when one of the characters is revealed to potentially have an eating disorder. As someone that struggled with body dysmorphia as a child which grew into Anorexia as young teen and adult, I am so glad that Oseman captures eating disorders correctly and not with the assumption that it's because we are obsessed with being skinny.
I always get so happy when I pick up another volume of Heartstopper. It's one of those comfort reads you can turn to when you have a bad day and just need something happy in your life.
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, Eating disorder, and Bullying
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, and Vomit
fluffy_kitty's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Mental illness and Eating disorder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying
inkerly's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Minor: Eating disorder, Self harm, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, Outing, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
bujoxbooked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Eating disorder
brittanybarnard's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm
elaa0907's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, and Homophobia
ksmith_23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Self harm and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
kelly_e's review against another edition
- 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
Author: Alice Oseman
Series: Heartstopper #3
Genre: YA Graphic Novel
Rating: 5.0
Pub Date: February 6, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Wholesome • Accessible • Important
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Nick and Charlie are officially together, and Nick has found the courage to come out to his mom.
Now that exams are over, the couple embarks on a class trip to Paris with some of their classmates. They're looking forward to time together, but not being out to their friends becomes even trickier on the trip. As they continue to grapple with how to tell their friends, their bond deepens.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Heartstopper: Volume Three contains lots of cute moments between Charlie and Nick, yet it also tackles the challenges of newfound love, and some serious mental health topics (eating disorder, self-harm). Alice Oseman approaches each of these topics in a sensible and tender way. I also appreciated the nudge at consent.
As the focus continues to be mainly on Nick and Charlie's relationship, the author has also developed a diverse cast of supporting characters, and gives us little snippets into their lives along the way. These side characters play a subtle and important role throughout the series.
What really stood out for me in this installment is the support system in place. Nick and Charlie are supported in a variety of way by many of the characters, but most noticeable is their support for one another. When Nick notices Charlie's aversion to food, he remains supportive and approaches the issue in a helpful rather that confrontational manner. He really shows he wants to understand what Charlie is going for, and I absolutely loved this portrayal.
I cannot recommend this graphic novel series enough! Volume Three continues the adorable romance story, but it's also delves into the topics of mental health and what it means to love, support, heal and recover. This is something very few books for young adults do with such tenderness. With each installment, I come to adore the series more and more.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the series
• readers in need of a mood booster
• educators and parents
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately, like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready."
"Even if things are harder when people know about us, we'll be okay, because we've got each other."
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Homophobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia, Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, and Cursing
kbairbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Outing, and Suicidal thoughts