A review by livlosiewicz
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

 Pros: 
·This was so sweet. More like heartwarmer, amiright?? 
·There are some things about sweet innocent first love that you can’t put into words, and the graphic novel was a perfect element to explore that. 
·The series also so beautifully deals with topics such as sexuality, friendship, coming out, eating, and supporting others through mental health crises. I think everyone has something to connect to here 

Cons: 
·they feel more like episodes than individual stories (is this how graphic novels usually are?) 
·In the first book, I thought Ben and Nick looked pretty similar, which was a little confusing 

Recommendation: I recommend if you’re looking for something heartwarming with meaning. These are super quick reads and I found them enjoyable and touching. I don’t normally read graphic novels and found these to be a nice change. Avoid if you want something with words or something that isn’t teenage romance 
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