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Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

400 reviews

callenmecait's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Biphobia, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, and Outing

tays_dear_reader's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, Medical content, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Outing

lindsayerin's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Minor: Bullying and Outing

jstarshine16's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Medical content, Grief, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Outing

Minor: Sexual content and Toxic friendship

priscillarose's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Eating disorder and Self harm

Minor: Bullying

jillaay_h's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, and Outing

gandalfsleftshoe's review against another edition

challenging 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt

biscuitgale's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

I sobbed through most of this book. We see the boys support each other as they each navigate challenging situations. The love and care they have for each other is so clear (I’m still sobbing). 

Charlie’s struggle to speak openly to his parents about his struggles with food feels so real. It breaks my heart. I’m so happy Nick was able to identify that something is up with Charlie and broach the topic with him. It’s a relief to see Nick’s mom’s support in this situation. Her statement that a romantic partner can’t solve all the problems is a much needed lesson! She encourages Nick to support Charlie, but not put all of that entirely on his own shoulders. I wonder if Tori is okay!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder

Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Self harm, Outing, and Abandonment

anitahoz's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia

rainbowrocky's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.5

This volume was an emotional read. It delved deeper into some heavy topics, for both characters. I really loved Nick's talk with his mom about how love can't cure someone of their mental illness. We shouldn't go into relationships thinking we can fix people, but accept them as they are and support them through their difficulties. Even I needed reminding of this as an adult for my own relationship. It's a valuable lesson to learn as a teen. The reason why I didn't give this five stars is because I wanted a bit more from Charlie's perspective, given he's the character going through these serious life changes. Charlie's sister Tori is a savage and I love her as well, she had some good big sister moments in this volume. I look forward to reading the novel where she's the main character in the future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Outing

Moderate: Child abuse and Self harm

Minor: Sexual content and Transphobia