A review by squidd
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

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? Yes

3.5

After they ( finally ) kissed, Charlie and Nick's journey feels a little aimless. The first Volume had a very clear story with no distractions, but this has lots of subplots going on simultaneously. Around the second half it focuses more on Nick's coming to terms with his sexuality; yet this is not as grandiose or compelling as the story of the first volume.

The characters are all still very likable, and I adore the natural, healthy and communicational way their relationship unfolds. As far as I know ( I don't really read webcomics, aside from Shen maybe ), the stereotypical LGBT Webcomic tends to go from meeting each other to _meating_ each other rather quickly... and that's probably the reason they're popular. But this book doesn't rush anything and it stays family friendly.
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