Reviews with content warning for Homophobia - Heartstopper. Tom 4

The tears I cried! What an absolutely beautiful continuation of a graphic novel series that has made such an impact on my heart 😭🫶🏼

This one really dives into mental health & understanding that love can’t heal someone all by itself.

I just adore Nick’s patience and tender heart as he continues to love and care for Charlie through his healing journey. And then Tori kicked that phone, I was cheering so loud! Way to go big sis👏🏼

Bless Alice Oseman for putting so much care into this pure hearted story of a boy falling in love with a boy, made for readers of all ages, in a world still rooted in hate. May this series find its way into the hands of those who truly need it💖

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emotional funny hopeful 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

its very sweet and loving and great representation. i knocked .5 stars off bc im BEGGING you Alice please show more of the two adorable teachers dating. i need to see them go public so nick and charlie can have them as gay role models

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emotional medium-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? Yes

4.0

I've now reached the part of the series that hasn't been adapted yet (well, mostly). This had some cute moments between Charlie and his family, but it's mostly an in-depth look at his struggle with mental illness. I loved seeing the way Nick is there for Charlie, and how much he cares about helping.

The bonus teacher comic was really cute as well.

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challenging emotional inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.5

This volume was an emotional read. It delved deeper into some heavy topics, for both characters. I really loved Nick's talk with his mom about how love can't cure someone of their mental illness. We shouldn't go into relationships thinking we can fix people, but accept them as they are and support them through their difficulties. Even I needed reminding of this as an adult for my own relationship. It's a valuable lesson to learn as a teen. The reason why I didn't give this five stars is because I wanted a bit more from Charlie's perspective, given he's the character going through these serious life changes. Charlie's sister Tori is a savage and I love her as well, she had some good big sister moments in this volume. I look forward to reading the novel where she's the main character in the future.

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