A review by carriepond
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

In Heartstopper: Volume Four, Oseman delves the most deeply into the series' toughest themes: Charlie's eating disorder and mental illness. Paradoxically, though, I felt just as much joy to read this as the other volumes because, first and foremost, I felt so thankful that this story exists for teens and young adults. It also really made the series' core relationship between Charlie and Nick resonate even more deeply-- Nick's unwavering support for Charlie, his helplessness at watching someone he cares about suffer, and Charlie's journey to asking for support and help and finding community that will lift him up was all just wonderful and moving. Loved it.
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