Reviews with content warning for Homophobia - Heartstopper - Tomo 2

The story is continuing right on from where we left off, where Nick is still trying to figure out what his sexuality is and what his feelings are, and Charlie is right there for him. Charlie invites him to his birthday party, where he meets all of his friends. Tao thinks Nick is going to hurt him and bully him, like all his friends seem to do, but Charlie says he’s not like that. Nick finds it hard to show his love for Charlie in public, as he’s scared of the way he’ll be perceived, of how people look at him. Nick invites him to his birthday party, and his friends are just mean to Charlie.

Charlie ends up leaving after Harry spots them holding hands in the cinema, and he bombards them with really personal, homophobic questions, as if he is part of an exhibition. Charlie leaves upset, naturally, and Nick ends up punching Harry because he calls Charlie a homophobic slur.

Nick comes out to Tara and Darcy, two people from the all-girl’s school next door. They’re dating, and it’s the first time he’s put a label on his sexuality. Later, Charlie is over the moon that he has told people, and when they go on a date to the beach, Nick comes out as a bisexual man. Nick and Charlie become boyfriends!!

A beautiful, beautiful addition to the story. I love it! The whole part about Nick being scared, finding himself, researching sexualities, it’s so real and it’s so humbling. This is a fantastic depiction on figuring yourself out, and it’s definitely what I think younger people should read.

There’s a scene in this book where nick is staring at Charlie just because he finds him cute. Book Nick Nelson is such a beautiful character, and I love him so much!!! To be honest all of the art in these books are outstanding and beautiful and so so so creative, I can’t fault them. I’m excited to read the next part of the series!

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

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funny 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? It's complicated

4.75

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emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

So apparently all the aww-worthy moments were waiting for me in Volume 2. I really enjoyed this—Tao especially was a pleasant surprise. I understood his anger in the adaptation, but it was nice to just see him being a good friend here, instead of being mad at Charlie. I don't know if that will still happen in the next volume, though.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

Loved this one so much

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I don't know if I can give these objective reviews because something in my inner queer child is being healed and it's so incredibly lovely! 😭❤️😭

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

The second volume of Alice Oseman's high school romance focuses first on the fallout of the end of the first issue, and then to Nick's growing understanding of his identity and the beginning of his coming out. As with the first volume, the dialogue is great, and the whole story just has a warm and comfortable vibe to it. There is some conflict involving Nick's friends, but the romance continues to be front and center.

The second volume continues the great use of art and layout, and the excellent pacing of the first volume.

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