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emotional
lighthearted
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Body shaming, Homophobia, Alcohol
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute added little novella with good messaging and follows how the characters are established very well (I read this after reading both Solitaire and the first five volumes of Heartstopper, so I think that unlike in the novella Nick and Charlie, all the characters felt like how they usually feel and acted as they have been established to; I also like that the important scenes and conversations for the most part (not including between Charlie and his mom) are actually written into the book and not done in between scenes like in the other novella). I was surprised that there were multiple POVs, but I think that it was done well, even Oliver's (it definitely felt like a seven year old's POV of these more serious topics as well, but still respectful and kept the tone consistent), though if it was Tori's again that might have been a little better (or keeping Oliver's POV and having one more chapter in Tori's perspective). We got a little bit of Tori's mental state, but didn't dwell on it too much; it was very subtle and was definitely in line with the downward trajectory of her mental health that takes place during Solitaire. Charlie's perspective was well done. This definitely felt in line with how the show adaptation tackled these scenes, though obviously with a bit more detail in the book and a few changes done in the show. Overall, this was a sweet, emotional novella that contains the lovely found family aspect of Heartstopper as well as the serious messaging about how people with mental illnesses often tend to experience the holidays along with people with a variety of different treatments about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm
strained/complicated relationship with parents and other family members
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
Silly little pieza escrita de Heartstopper
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia
emotional
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:
Yes
I loved this so much and these characters and their experiences are very important to me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia
Minor: Self harm, Blood, Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Medical content, Alcohol
emotional
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
I've been meaning to read Solitaire for a while now but this one was the only one available at my library for now so I started here. I love Tori so much! Her dislike of people (and desire to push annoying people into a well) is far too relatable! I do wish it had been a little longer though, especially since we get multiple perspectives. While it was an enjoyable read, I do think it could have been more. Especially since it touches on Charlies struggles, something I'd have loved to have gotten more about. Especially through Tori because I loved the way she looks at things. Here's to hoping the next one will be available soon!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization