Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

13 reviews

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

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

midnightmarauder's review against another edition

challenging emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

Heartstopper Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the acclaimed Heartstopper series written by Alice Oseman.

In this volume, Charlie struggles with an

eating disorder

, which Nick suspects, but is nervous to approach him about. Nick is also dealing with his own issues; most notably, coming out to his father. 

Of course, I have nothing but amazing things to say about the books in this series. I enjoyed this volume a lot. I liked seeing how strong Nick and Charlie's relationship has gotten throughout the series. The pair finally

said I love you to each other

, which made me smile so much. I also enjoyed Nick

standing up to his brother and father

, Tori

threatening Nick's brother, David

, and watching Charlie and Nick grow closer and trust each other. Additionally, I enjoyed seeing Mr. Farouk and Mr. Ajayi

end up as a couple, and the little mini-comic that outlined the 'firsts' in their relationship.

I would absolutely love a spin-off comic that would solely be about those two. 

I am almost done with the entire series. I sort of look forward to watching the tv show as well (I'm only hesitant because of the casting :/).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

writewithapendragon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, and Outing

katievallin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, and Outing

Moderate: Self harm

emilyandthewhippet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad slow-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: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, and Outing

cait's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Transphobia, Medical content, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Dysphoria

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.75

I've yet to see a book properly handle the subject of (possible trigger)

eating disorders and mental illness among young men

with the level of tact and care that's required when discussing the topic. All this in Oseman's lovely drawing style and incredibly real characterization. Cannot recommend this book enough to those who are prepared to read it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Biphobia and Grief

Minor: Confinement, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Toxic friendship

emesfiz_28's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense 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: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, and Medical trauma

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