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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
deborahbelleman'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
3.75
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
mitta_girl452'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
3.5
Nick and Charlie's relationship is as always, very healthy. The discussions on boundaries, growing apart and relationship changes were done well and showed the characters growth and maturity.
I can't say whether on not this is an accurate and good depiction of the struggles of finishing school and moving on, as I have not experienced that yet. I enjoyed that it implied that it is important to have other strong relationships than just romantic partners.
I love the increasing amounts of showcasing and advocating for safe and consensual sex in modern media. They are incredibly important topics that deserve more attention.
One thing I'm noticing and loving about the HeartStopper series as it continues is Alice Oseman growing and maturing the content of each book with the characters and audience. It was most obvious for me in this book, and I think it's a great thing to be doing with the audience and characters ageing as the books are written and published.
Overall, I think this book was a great continuation in the HeartStopper series that continued the development of the characters beautifully. I'm excited to see what comes next.
Graphic: Dysphoria and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
mishasbooks'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Sexual content
erodemyedges'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
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Self harm, Homophobia, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
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 abuseflowersandstars24'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
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
chl0b1'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
5.0
Minor: Outing, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Cursing
ahiphippo'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
Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual content
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
imoran's review
- 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? Yes
Moderate: Eating disorder and Dysphoria
Minor: Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Self harm
Covers some quite sensitive topics between books 3-5 so far so do be careful. I found some of it unsettling or uneasy because it reminded me of things I didn’t wanna think about so just be careful