Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

5 reviews

jesse_jellyfish'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

4.5

such a wholesome book that emphasizes the journey of recovery. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Self harm

Minor: Domestic abuse and Transphobia

tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, and Self harm

Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Transphobia, and Outing

james1star's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

5.0

Exceptional. This instalment to the phenomenal Heartstopper series was once again so amazing, I cannot wait till vol 5!! 

The main plot is dealing with Charlie’s mental health and eating disorder and how recovery is not a straightforward path and others can’t ‘fix’ you, no matter how hard they try. You need to want to do it yourself and the journey will be bumpy but with help, supportive family and friends and the realisation that what’s going in your head is not your fault will lead to brighter days. It was definitely the hardest volume to read but personally the most impactful. Nick and Charlie’s relationship still continues to blossom with many cute and precious parts. Other plot lines are the big ‘I love you’ statement, Nick coming out to his dad and fully accepting oneself. There was absolutely nothing I disliked, it was perfection! So heartbreaking, heartwarming, lovely, cute, sad, emotional, EVERYTHING. 

I’m so happy this is available to queer youth as it handles important topics so exceptionally well. There is great representation of different sexualities, genders, races and age groups. So so necessary. As I’ve said before, this series will save lives so thank you Alice Oseman once again. Thank you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, and Homophobia

nina17's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, and Transphobia

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Lesbophobia

shaunaxx's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted 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: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse