Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Heartstopper 1: Dos chicos juntos by Alice Oseman

75 reviews

mydiverse_bookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Bullying, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Eating disorder

mills_g's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.75

The most adorable lgbt book i’ve ever read, i loved it will all my heart and i hope you love nick and charlie as much as i did :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Cursing

olivepayne's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing, Eating disorder, and Homophobia

Minor: Self harm and Mental illness

brassmonkey's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

Read this because I was curious how relatable everyone found it. They're right- but that's pretty much all it has going for it. They're relatble because they both only have a handful of personality traits we can look past to impose ourselves onto. What is Nick, other than bisexual, French, and a rugby player? What is Charlie, other than gay, a drummer (referenced once), and mentally ill? Please, name one other personality trait they have other than being teenagers because I read those books searching for them.
I'm sure when I first came out I would've clung to this like a lifeline, but I'm just not the right demographic anymore, and I've read too many good queer books to be effected by surface level coming out storylines. Also, coming of age plotlines about teenage guys discovering their sexualities just never rub me the right way when written by women.
I know I'm being bitchy about this, and it is a nice feel-good story if you just want to read about two guys falling in love, but I can't help but feeling disappointed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual assault

Moderate: Mental illness and Homophobia

Minor: Self harm

lynnd's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Self harm

c_jj234's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Hate crime, and Self harm

stells3's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Self harm

marie0350_'s review against another edition

4.5

i read all of the books in this series and i just can’t get enough!! i love the characters and their dynamic. their interactions are amazing. i already read radio silence so i know about aled’s story as well. i loved the books so much they are fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Mental illness, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Eating disorder

belleden's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

First 4 volumes finished 3/16/22

The attention to detail, realistic queer teen experiences, and relatively accurate Gen Z slang and internet talk make this series worth 5 stars. The handling of mental health and healthy relationships is something I wish I had when I was 16. This is an excellent example of graphic novels as a medium and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the genre!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Eating disorder, and Homophobia

Minor: Self harm

kekeke's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

review for the whole series- no spoilers
This is by far the best representation I've seen. Alice we thank you <3
Nick and Charlie are the cutest, most wholesome couple my GOD. 
And. the. show.- sknfnkwjhfohwifbeufb 10000/10

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm, and Bullying