Reviews with content warning for Ableism - This Winter

Cute little short about Christmas from each of the Spring family siblings (Tori, Charlie, and Oliver). If you’re a fan of Heartstopper then you’ll enjoy this as a nice character study.

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ttorisaurus's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

4.75

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theespressoedition's review against another edition

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5.0

When people know you’re mentally ill, most people either want to ignore it completely or they treat you like you’re strange, scary, or fascinating. Very few people are actually good at the middle ground. The middle ground isn’t hard. It’s just being there. Being helpful, if help is needed. Being understanding, even if they don’t understand everything.

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This Winter is a Heartstopper novella told from the POV of the Spring siblings during a difficult festive season.

I am keeping the review short since this is already a very short story. I don’t have any complaints about this, instead, it helped fill the Heartstopper void I was having.

I liked seeing the point of view of Victoria, Charlie, and even Oliver. The latter was so adorable that I almost cried. Despite being short, it was an emotional read and if you’re easily triggered by discussions of eating disorders, I would tap this one out. However, if you don’t and you love Heartstopper, this is a must-read.

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

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bookedandbusy's review against another edition

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emotional 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

5.0

This was such a fun, cute little story! I loved it. As always, serious issues are dealt with well and portrayed accurately!

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carriepond's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.25

Still loving Alice Oseman, always love Nick and Charlie, and thought the handling on Charlie’s eating disorder and mental illness here was really good. Enjoyed and continue to feel so grateful that these exist for teens.

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delz's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

It’s Christmas Day and Charlie is just recently left a psychiatric facility for his eating disorder. It’s already a difficult time of year, but the anticipation of loads of family and festivities has Charlie and his sister Tori stressed out. On top of that a lack of communication between Charlie and his mom makes the situation becomes volatile. Charlie leaves, abandoning Tori to spend the rest of Christmas with his boyfriend Nick. Alice Oseman writes these really tough topics so respectfully while still creating a very entertaining story. Charlie and Nick have to be the most disgustingly adorable couple ever, making this another warm and fuzzy comfort read.

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