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emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia
Minor: Suicide attempt
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super quick read. Finished it in less than an hour.
Important topics, and even lessons in the short story.
Important topics, and even lessons in the short story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
challenging
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol
Short, quick read that covers the Christmas in between Heartstopper 4 & 5. It was nice getting into each of the characters' POVs. It does break my heart to see Charlie going through such a hard time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm
Minor: Cursing
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed reading this little novella and I’m very happy I did it when it’s still pretty close to Christmas time or at least not to long after the holidays ended
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Self harm
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Read my review below or on Tumblr.
https://beyondthedustjacket.tumblr.com/post/772453423241150464/this-winter-mini-book-review
This review is spoiler free.
My Thoughts in 10 Words or Less ⁕ A great insight into the Spring family dynamics.
Synopsis ⁕ Christmas is meant to be a day of celebration. However, for Charlie and Tori Spring, the holiday quickly heads for a nosedive.
Warnings (from Alice Oseman’s Official Website) ⁕ Discussions of mental illness (depression and eating disorders), mentions of past self-harm and time spent at a psychiatric ward.
Star Rating ⁕ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Star of the Show
Oliver Spring! Because, despite being seven years old, he’s literally the only member of the Springs who isn’t trying to start a fight during the holidays.
Things I Liked
Nick becomes rather serious during a discussion with Charlie and shows off his emotional intelligence in a great moment between the two.
Tori is fantastic as always! She really does her best by Charlie in this novella. Plus, Oliver got some time to shine — he’s so sweet and precious!
Things I Disliked
Jane Spring is still my nemesis. I can’t stand that woman. I know she’s trying her best, but come on, girl, you can do so much better. Please get it together!
Also, David makes an appearance (unfortunately).
Other Notes
Reading novellas like this one, as well as Nick and Charlie, makes me wish Alice Oseman would write a short story collection of other people who live in Kent. Especially if they’re new characters we’ve never been introduced to!
https://beyondthedustjacket.tumblr.com/post/772453423241150464/this-winter-mini-book-review
This review is spoiler free.
My Thoughts in 10 Words or Less ⁕ A great insight into the Spring family dynamics.
Synopsis ⁕ Christmas is meant to be a day of celebration. However, for Charlie and Tori Spring, the holiday quickly heads for a nosedive.
Warnings (from Alice Oseman’s Official Website) ⁕ Discussions of mental illness (depression and eating disorders), mentions of past self-harm and time spent at a psychiatric ward.
Star Rating ⁕ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Star of the Show
Oliver Spring! Because, despite being seven years old, he’s literally the only member of the Springs who isn’t trying to start a fight during the holidays.
Things I Liked
Nick becomes rather serious during a discussion with Charlie and shows off his emotional intelligence in a great moment between the two.
Tori is fantastic as always! She really does her best by Charlie in this novella. Plus, Oliver got some time to shine — he’s so sweet and precious!
Things I Disliked
Jane Spring is still my nemesis. I can’t stand that woman. I know she’s trying her best, but come on, girl, you can do so much better. Please get it together!
Also, David makes an appearance (unfortunately).
Other Notes
Reading novellas like this one, as well as Nick and Charlie, makes me wish Alice Oseman would write a short story collection of other people who live in Kent. Especially if they’re new characters we’ve never been introduced to!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Alcohol
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
But me and Nick? I think we've got something different. Something great.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia