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memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Eating disorder
kristyderp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
A cute story with loveable characters. I rarely read romance but I found myself invested in these guys' relationship. It was sweet but not corny. I loved the art style too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, and Sexual assault
fernyfh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Outing
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Transphobia and Toxic friendship
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
An adorable story about two boys falling for one another. It was a quick read as it’s a graphic novel, but I can’t wait to read the other three!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
lectrixnoctis's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
Alice May Oseman is a British author of young adult fiction. She secured her first publishing deal at 17 and had her first novel Solitaire published in 2014. They are also the author of the books "Radio Silence", "I Was Born for This", and "Loveless". The webcomic "Heartstopper", published as multiple graphic novels and adapted into a TV series, was also written by Oseman. Her books focus on contemporary teenage life in the UK and have received several awards, including Inky Awards and United By Pop Awards.
Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a joyful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at an English all-boys grammar school. Companionship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year has not been too great, but he is not being mocked anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the academy rugby team. He is heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and mocked for a few months - but he has never had the chance to talk to him.
They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie falls hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works surprisingly, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner...
It was my first time reading a graphic novel, and I am confident it will not be my last one. I did not think that I would enjoy this book as much as I did since I am usually a person who wants a thick and long box with a lot of words. We all know graphic novels are like that, but I did not mind. I found the writing style quite cute, and all the little details of the little sketches and drawings were perfectly executed. I can see how much work the author has put into the results, which certainly did pay off.
When I think about the story, I think about such a reality-based story that could happen in real life. I'm not part of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I believe this book has excellent representation. It has a lot of depth and discusses topics like coming out or sexual assault. I know this book might not be for everyone; however, I encourage you to pick it up and see it for yourself because before I had this book in my hands, I didn't think I would like it as much.
Overall I would recommend the book, and I am going to read the next part of the series and cannot wait to see how everything goes with Nick and Charlie. I appreciate the hard work behind the book, and I can get that. I would encourage everyone to pick it up and read it and hopefully enjoy it as much as I did.
TW: Abusive Relationship, Homophobia, Homophobic Slurs, Bullying, Eating Disorder, Self-Harm
Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a joyful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at an English all-boys grammar school. Companionship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year has not been too great, but he is not being mocked anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the academy rugby team. He is heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and mocked for a few months - but he has never had the chance to talk to him.
They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie falls hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works surprisingly, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner...
It was my first time reading a graphic novel, and I am confident it will not be my last one. I did not think that I would enjoy this book as much as I did since I am usually a person who wants a thick and long box with a lot of words. We all know graphic novels are like that, but I did not mind. I found the writing style quite cute, and all the little details of the little sketches and drawings were perfectly executed. I can see how much work the author has put into the results, which certainly did pay off.
When I think about the story, I think about such a reality-based story that could happen in real life. I'm not part of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I believe this book has excellent representation. It has a lot of depth and discusses topics like coming out or sexual assault. I know this book might not be for everyone; however, I encourage you to pick it up and see it for yourself because before I had this book in my hands, I didn't think I would like it as much.
Overall I would recommend the book, and I am going to read the next part of the series and cannot wait to see how everything goes with Nick and Charlie. I appreciate the hard work behind the book, and I can get that. I would encourage everyone to pick it up and read it and hopefully enjoy it as much as I did.
TW: Abusive Relationship, Homophobia, Homophobic Slurs, Bullying, Eating Disorder, Self-Harm
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Self harm
asexualandriod's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, and Outing
littleoliphant's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
minervacerridwen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A very nice reread after following the updates for several years (I can't quite remember how far the story had gotten when I first picked it up). Even though the series tackles very serious topics, it'll always make you feel good in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Self harm