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A review by laynemandros
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
This is such a sweet series, and for a Bookstagram darling this did not disappoint!
Things that I enjoyed:
-Loved the discussion of long distance vs. short distance in relationships when one partner goes to college. Nick is getting ready to take the plunge and apply to college and he’s faced with the decision about whether he wants to go to a college he’s really excited about or a school that’s closer to Charlie. This really reflected my experience as a high school students, so I loved this plot line.
-The way that Alice handles sex and relationships with teenagers is so welly done. I appreciated the emphasis on consent, talking through feelings, and debriefing with partners after taking additional steps in a physical/ sexual relationship 10/10, no notes.
If you like YA or have a teenager in your life that needs a read that will hit you right in your feels and also models healthy platonic and romantic relationships then this is absolutely for you.
I cannot wait to see what Alice does in the last installment of “Heartstopper.” I was pleasantly surprised to get to the end of vol. 5 and find out that there will be another book; I thought that vol. 5 was going to be it!
Things that I enjoyed:
-Loved the discussion of long distance vs. short distance in relationships when one partner goes to college. Nick is getting ready to take the plunge and apply to college and he’s faced with the decision about whether he wants to go to a college he’s really excited about or a school that’s closer to Charlie. This really reflected my experience as a high school students, so I loved this plot line.
-The way that Alice handles sex and relationships with teenagers is so welly done. I appreciated the emphasis on consent, talking through feelings, and debriefing with partners after taking additional steps in a physical/ sexual relationship 10/10, no notes.
If you like YA or have a teenager in your life that needs a read that will hit you right in your feels and also models healthy platonic and romantic relationships then this is absolutely for you.
I cannot wait to see what Alice does in the last installment of “Heartstopper.” I was pleasantly surprised to get to the end of vol. 5 and find out that there will be another book; I thought that vol. 5 was going to be it!