kristyderp 's review for:

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

4.5

challenging dark emotional funny 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: Complicated

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The most emotional volume so far. The way the author handles more serious topics like mental illness is nuanced, honest, and comforting in a way. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Outing

Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism

There is a mental hospital that a character stays at for treatment, but they are not forced against their will, it is voluntary.