Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

320 reviews

pebbletea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.25

Two lil gay boys make me so happy 🥹 glad kids nowadays get a chance to see queer characters in a nice way

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Outing, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Homophobia

nithya_natalya's review against another edition

emotional 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? N/A

5.0

I have watched the show and had been meaning to read the books for a while now. This was such a heartwarming read. I don't know how else to explain it, but there is so much tenderness in the drawings that I didn't expect. Alice Oseman perfectly captures so many adolescent experiences and emotions perfectly– blushing embarrassment, nervousness and anxiety, feelings of aloneness, and purehearted earnestness. I often find that when I read graphic novels, that at least for me, the art doesn't meaningfully contribute to the atmosphere and emotions that are verbally being conveyed. This was so different. The drawings made me feel like I was wrapped in warm blanket. idk idk it was just so cute and sweet. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia

parasocialreader's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Outing, and Emotional abuse

sapphic_alpaca's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Cursing, Bullying, Outing, Biphobia, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Infidelity

shannonredwine8's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Bullying and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia and Emotional abuse

Minor: Cursing, Outing, and Sexual assault

sha_'s review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• 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: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Self harm, Hate crime, and Homophobia

josoko's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

elarkysavin's review against another edition

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

I wish I had this book in late middle school. I loved graphic novels and could have used a warm, loving, healthy coming of age gay romance book.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

cnjg88's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I can't tell if I like it because I watched the series, or if I just genuinely like it. Either way, it's very wholesome and made me happy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing

nb_alex's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? N/A

5.0

I held off reading this for so long. Not for any particular reason I just couldn’t find it pulling my attention. But on a very cold and rainy March morning I thought I’d give it a try. I devoured it within an hour and loved it so much. I see so much of myself in both Nick and Charlie and it’s so nice to see yourself reflected back in a book. It’s a lovely, soft, loving and quick read, and I know the whole series is going to be amazing now. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Homophobia