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lilawsahar's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In this series, Nick comes out as Bi to classmates on a trip in Paris. Charlie also confides in Nick about his depression when he was outed at school especially how this has led to him cutting and he developed an eating disorder which he still struggles with. In the next comic, I think they are going to admit their love for one another and Charlie is going to face his eating disorder more head on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Vomit
Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Outing, and Self harm
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
hopeful
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
5.0
This installment has many sweet moments between Nick and Charlie and their friends. It also delves into teen mental health and eating disorders. It does so in an approachable way that I think is an important message for teens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
kickitupanotch7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Eating disorder
Minor: Self harm and Vomit
novella42's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Homophobia, Alcohol, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Self harm and Bullying
bernard0_cf's review
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, and Alcohol
allisonpaigex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
Moderate: Alcohol and Self harm
midnightmarauder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Heartstopper Vol. 3 is the third installment of the acclaimed Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman.
I think this might be my favorite book in the series so far! I truly feel like the characters have successfully developed. I enjoyed seeing the reality of what coming out is like on both ends of the spectrum (i.e., some being completely accepting, others being completely ignorant and unaccepting), and also seeing the amount of support that Nick and Charlie received from their respective friends (Nick with Tara, and Charlie with Aled). I also loved all the romance that was portrayed between both Nick & Charlie and Tara & Darcy!
Overall, I never have anything bad to say about Heartstopper. It's a solid series, through and through.
I think this might be my favorite book in the series so far! I truly feel like the characters have successfully developed. I enjoyed seeing the reality of what coming out is like on both ends of the spectrum (i.e., some being completely accepting, others being completely ignorant and unaccepting), and also seeing the amount of support that Nick and Charlie received from their respective friends (Nick with Tara, and Charlie with Aled). I also loved all the romance that was portrayed between both Nick & Charlie and Tara & Darcy!
Overall, I never have anything bad to say about Heartstopper. It's a solid series, through and through.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, Self harm, Alcohol, and Body shaming
a_random_fangirl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, and Bullying
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
jstilts's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
A definite improvement over the second book, this one feels like it could stand alone if it had to while being a solid continuation of the series - the majority of this volume is set on a school trip to Paris, which gives this part of the ongoing story some individual structure. The art quality continues to improve, or the style has just fully grown on me now!
This time our characters both discover coming out as a couple isn't as straightforward as they imagined, while touching on issues of mental health that will doubtless be explored more in the future. It's another very wholesome exploration of LGBTIQ+ relationships that highlights solutions (sometimes just attitudes!) to overcoming issues rather than mining them for grim dramatic potential - but there is still drama, as this series continues to be extremely engaging, and there are a few punch-the-air moments.
Definitely looking forward to seeing the threads laid down for Volume 4 explored, but in many ways this would have been a satisfying conclusion to the series.
This time our characters both discover coming out as a couple isn't as straightforward as they imagined, while touching on issues of mental health that will doubtless be explored more in the future. It's another very wholesome exploration of LGBTIQ+ relationships that highlights solutions (sometimes just attitudes!) to overcoming issues rather than mining them for grim dramatic potential - but there is still drama, as this series continues to be extremely engaging, and there are a few punch-the-air moments.
Definitely looking forward to seeing the threads laid down for Volume 4 explored, but in many ways this would have been a satisfying conclusion to the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Outing, Self harm, and Alcohol
tariana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I felt that this one was a little bit slower than the previous ones, like if it was a second act.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Bullying, Alcohol, and Eating disorder