Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

36 reviews

midnightmarauder's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.75

Heartstopper Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the acclaimed Heartstopper series written by Alice Oseman.

In this volume, Charlie struggles with an

eating disorder

, which Nick suspects, but is nervous to approach him about. Nick is also dealing with his own issues; most notably, coming out to his father. 

Of course, I have nothing but amazing things to say about the books in this series. I enjoyed this volume a lot. I liked seeing how strong Nick and Charlie's relationship has gotten throughout the series. The pair finally

said I love you to each other

, which made me smile so much. I also enjoyed Nick

standing up to his brother and father

, Tori

threatening Nick's brother, David

, and watching Charlie and Nick grow closer and trust each other. Additionally, I enjoyed seeing Mr. Farouk and Mr. Ajayi

end up as a couple, and the little mini-comic that outlined the 'firsts' in their relationship.

I would absolutely love a spin-off comic that would solely be about those two. 

I am almost done with the entire series. I sort of look forward to watching the tv show as well (I'm only hesitant because of the casting :/).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, and Self harm

Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Biphobia

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

kristinescorner's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Self harm

Minor: Bullying and Outing

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional informative 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

5.0

Am obsessed this series and so sad I have to  a few weeks to get to the next one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Self harm

jesse_jellyfish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

such a wholesome book that emphasizes the journey of recovery. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, Self harm, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Transphobia and Domestic abuse

arcus's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Homophobia, Outing, Cursing, and Emotional abuse

koreanlinda's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.75

The drawings are flowy and pretty. The plot and characters are intriguing, too. The story was too cheesy for my middle age self. I enjoyed readying volumes 1-4 but won't read the sequels or watch the show. I'm glad I got a peak at the hype around the show. I totally understand why many people are in love with it. The characters are quite lovable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Vomit and Self harm

slayharrie28's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Outing, Biphobia, and Self harm

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse

tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, Biphobia, and Cursing

Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Outing, Transphobia, and Bullying

noahweasley's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, Mental illness, Eating disorder, and Self harm

Minor: Emotional abuse

alexiconic's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-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 impressive how this book manages to keep the authentic teenage-vibes and fun, and at the same time deals with serious themes without inflating them for dramatic purposes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Eating disorder, and Homophobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Outing, Bullying, and Sexual assault