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Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

4 reviews

tilo's review against another edition

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: Mental illness and Eating disorder

Moderate: Outing, Biphobia, Bullying, Self harm, Cursing, Homophobia, and Medical content

Minor: Transphobia and Hate crime

james1star's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

Exceptional. This instalment to the phenomenal Heartstopper series was once again so amazing, I cannot wait till vol 5!! 

The main plot is dealing with Charlie’s mental health and eating disorder and how recovery is not a straightforward path and others can’t ‘fix’ you, no matter how hard they try. You need to want to do it yourself and the journey will be bumpy but with help, supportive family and friends and the realisation that what’s going in your head is not your fault will lead to brighter days. It was definitely the hardest volume to read but personally the most impactful. Nick and Charlie’s relationship still continues to blossom with many cute and precious parts. Other plot lines are the big ‘I love you’ statement, Nick coming out to his dad and fully accepting oneself. There was absolutely nothing I disliked, it was perfection! So heartbreaking, heartwarming, lovely, cute, sad, emotional, EVERYTHING. 

I’m so happy this is available to queer youth as it handles important topics so exceptionally well. There is great representation of different sexualities, genders, races and age groups. So so necessary. As I’ve said before, this series will save lives so thank you Alice Oseman once again. Thank you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Eating disorder

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Bullying

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.75

I've yet to see a book properly handle the subject of (possible trigger)

eating disorders and mental illness among young men

with the level of tact and care that's required when discussing the topic. All this in Oseman's lovely drawing style and incredibly real characterization. Cannot recommend this book enough to those who are prepared to read it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Hate crime, Homophobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Biphobia and Grief

Minor: Outing, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Confinement

alllowercase's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Medical content