Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

11 reviews

midnightmarauder's review against another edition

emotional funny 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. 2 is the second installment of the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman.

I enjoyed this sequel a lot! The characters feel much more fleshed-out and have established their goals. I'm so glad that Nick

moved past his fear and discomfort and got with Charlie.

I am also very proud of him for

standing up to his gross, homophobic friend Harry and kicking his ass.

 

I checked out the other volumes in the series to read because I'm enjoying the series that much! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

pissbaby_lena's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Minor: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Bullying

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

I’m generally not a fan of graphic novels, but the writer has done a brilliant job capturing the teen hearts of all her characters, even the jerks. She also has done a beautiful job of portraying the perfect parents. She doesn’t shy away from conflict, but it’s written in a way every child should get the chance to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Outing

m_noakes2008's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

A great sequel to Heartstopper Volume 1 and a wonderful book in and of itself. Oseman's style continues to delightfully portray the fluidity and action of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the focus on Nick's journey of discovering his bisexuality and the inclusion of Elle as a young trans girl. The book also beautifully frames the difficulty of keeping a relationship a secret in high school, a conflict always fraught with danger. Wonderful book, excited to read volume 3!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Violence, Biphobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

A bully character does use homophobic slurs against a character at one point. He does get punched in the face for it though <3

decklededgess's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

trigger warnings: homophobia, bullying, biphobia, eating disorder, depression and anxiety, OCD triggers, sexual assault

I really don't need to say much. It's too cute for its own good at this point. Hit up webtoons if your stores are out of copies. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Biphobia, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Outing, Mental illness, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Alcohol

alex_oake's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Bullying

anapthine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Violence, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Gore, Transphobia, and Physical abuse

mimccub's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

gabrielleclarke05's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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

4.25

Yas 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship