A review by themword
Heartstopper 3. Un paso adelante by Alice Oseman

emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Rating: ★★★★★

Non-Spoiler Review:

The third volume of Heartstopper is as delightful as the previous two. Like always, I loved Nick and Charlie’s development as a both, a couple and individuals. They are so cute! However, surprisingly, my favorite part of this volume was not Charlie and Nick nor their relationship. Instead I found myself enjoying the development of the supporting characters in the story the most. As always, Miss Singh was a queen, Tara and Elle were still super cute and Mr. Farouk was such a mood! I pity and love that man, thankfully, he had Mr. Ajayi to keep him company😉. But the best of all were Tao and Elle. They are ADORABLE! Somehow, in the course of one volume, I went from disliking Tao to relating with him SO HARD. I too am the loud, insecure, protective friend that puts their foot in their mouth a lot! 🤭💞

I also enjoyed how this volume introduced new conflicts in our main characters lives. Don’t get me wrong, I loved reading this (mostly) drama free fluffy volume, but by introducing these new conflicts in our characters’ lives the author makes the world feel more real and thus, in my opinion, makes the story more relatable and intriguing. I can’t wait to see how the characters face these conflicts in the next installments.

✨If you enjoyed the previous two heartstopper volumes, then you’ll definitively love this one too! I recommend this series to anyone looking for a short, cute and fluffy romance. It’s a super cute fast read that I think anyone can enjoy. Plus, it explores important themes related with the LGBT+ community.

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