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mirithyl's review
- 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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Chronic illness and Eating disorder
ekrobins98's review
- 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
Moderate: Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Eating disorder
Minor: Bullying
Read the trigger warnings first before reading this series! The triggers in this series are quite big and could be harmful or bring back memories for those that went through these triggers.mbrogs2024's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Eating disorder
tetrootz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Chronic illness
Minor: Self harm
kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Author: Alice Oseman
Series: Heartstopper #5
Genre: Graphic Novel
Rating: 5.00
Pub Date: December 19, 2023
T H R E E • W O R D S
Heartwarming • Wholesome • Soothing
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Nick and Charlie are in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house. He wants to take their relationship to the next level... but can he find the confidence he needs? And with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?
💭 T H O U G H T S
Through most of 2023, I was constantly peeping release date calendars for a confirmed publication date for Heartstopper: Volume Five, and it couldn't have been released at a better time. It was exactly the book I needed during a tough holiday season. I don't think there is a fictional couple I love as much as Nick and Charlie.
Volume 5 brought me back to Nick and Charlie's realm and I read it straight through in one sitting, and upon finishing, flipped back to the beginning and began again. It's just that good!
I really noticed a new level of maturity in both Nick and Charlie. In my opinion, this is a true-to-life progression as they age. They are facing real-life teenage problems, and remain so supportive of one another.
Volume Five opens up an important discussion on sex. What I really loved Alice Oseman doesn't paint a Disneyesque picture of sex. Rather she showcases the insecurities and importance of openly communicating ones needs and wants. It talks about relationships in real terms rather than idealistic terms.
Heartstopper: Volume Five is a welcome addition to this beloved series. The graphics continue to be on point and add a layer of emotion without the need for words. I am so glad this series of book exists because everyone can see bits and pieces of themselves in this world. I am definitely not ready for in to end with volume 6, yet I cannot wait to jump into it and feel like I am among friends. Highly recommend to readers of all ages (especially young readers).
📚 R E A D • I F • Y O U • L I K E
• diverse representation
• wholesome characters
• hugs in book form
⚠️ CW: mental illness, panic attacks/disorders, eating disorder, dysphoria, self-harm, chronic illness, bullying, body shaming, homophobia, biphobia, acephobia/arophobia, outing, sexual content, cursing, alcohol, child abuse, physical abuse
Graphic: Dysphoria, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, Outing, Body shaming, Sexual content, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Bullying
Minor: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, and Alcohol
⚠️ CW: mental illness, panic attacks/disorders, eating disorder, dysphoria, self-harm, chronic illness, bullying, body shaming, homophobia, biphobia, acephobia/arophobia, outing, sexual content, cursing, alcohol, child abuse, physical abuseamelievonzeisig's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Self harm, and Mental illness
flora_fcrp's review
- 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
i love them so muchhhhhhh
Graphic: Eating disorder and Chronic illness
Moderate: Bullying and Self harm
Minor: Sexual content
cait's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Minor: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Cursing
clairew97's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Self harm, Alcohol, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
tiredtori's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Chronic illness, Dysphoria, Sexual content, Cursing, Mental illness, and Eating disorder