Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Heartstopper 4 by Alice Oseman

10 reviews

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

Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Biphobia

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

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

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

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

Moderate: Biphobia and Grief

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

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, Self harm, Mental illness, and Medical trauma

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

grayscale08's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Eating disorder

Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Outing, and Self harm

Minor: Alcohol, Biphobia, Bullying, and Lesbophobia

muukhom's review against another edition

emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

poor Charlie :( I’m really glad he went to therapy and got better. Finding out he have OCD and used to self harmed is so sad. Really glad Nick is there to give him a big hug .

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, and Homophobia

magsjopaints's review against another edition

dark emotional informative lighthearted 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

Yet again another great read by Alice Oseman! This book went into more depth about Charlie’s eating disorder and his OCD. I thought Oseman did a great job at conveying it the right way in her story. I’m really glad that Charlie was able to get help from others than just depending on Nick the entire time. I think if it would have continued that way it would have really hurt their relationship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Grief, Homophobia, Outing, and Self harm