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A review by pageturning578
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
I waited a few weeks for my hold to come in at the Library for this one and I was so happy when my library got their copy in last week! I knew it wasn't going to take me long to get through and my heart is so happy because of this graphic novel!
In my eyes Alice Oseman can do no wrong! This series has definitely grown with the characters and it is starting to cover older topics now that the characters are older teenagers. It covers sex which can be complicated and confusing (I know it definitely was for me in high school) but being LBGTQ I'm sure its even more complicated. There was closed door scenes between Nick and Charlie in this graphic novel which is to be expected but I think it was done in a very mature way for the audience these books are geared towards.
There is also the topic of College Acceptance and long distance relationships - This hit hard for me personally as many of my friends and my cousin graduated a year before me and many of them went far away for college and I felt like I was being left behind and it put a strain on our friendships. For me personally I entered a deep depression and felt very alone in my early 20's. I think this does a good job explaining that if someone chooses to go to college far away it is their choice and has nothing to do with the person being left - they are still loved and cherished the same by that person even if they decide to leave the area. It is their personal choice to make. I wish I had know and accepted this back then and maybe I wouldn't have taken it so personally.
There is also a little bit of Acesexual representation in this book when Tori comes out to Charlie! I personally felt very seen during this scene because I don't think a lot of people know what Asexuality is. I think Tori did a good job explaining it and I can't wait to pick up her book Solitaire in the future and read more of her story / experiences!
Overall this graphic novel made my heart so happy! I think it was very well done in the timeframe we were given. I honestly can't wait for Volume 6 to see what Nick decides to do about college and if Nick and Charlie decide to stay together!!!
In my eyes Alice Oseman can do no wrong! This series has definitely grown with the characters and it is starting to cover older topics now that the characters are older teenagers. It covers sex which can be complicated and confusing (I know it definitely was for me in high school) but being LBGTQ I'm sure its even more complicated. There was closed door scenes between Nick and Charlie in this graphic novel which is to be expected but I think it was done in a very mature way for the audience these books are geared towards.
There is also the topic of College Acceptance and long distance relationships - This hit hard for me personally as many of my friends and my cousin graduated a year before me and many of them went far away for college and I felt like I was being left behind and it put a strain on our friendships. For me personally I entered a deep depression and felt very alone in my early 20's. I think this does a good job explaining that if someone chooses to go to college far away it is their choice and has nothing to do with the person being left - they are still loved and cherished the same by that person even if they decide to leave the area. It is their personal choice to make. I wish I had know and accepted this back then and maybe I wouldn't have taken it so personally.
There is also a little bit of Acesexual representation in this book when Tori comes out to Charlie! I personally felt very seen during this scene because I don't think a lot of people know what Asexuality is. I think Tori did a good job explaining it and I can't wait to pick up her book Solitaire in the future and read more of her story / experiences!
Overall this graphic novel made my heart so happy! I think it was very well done in the timeframe we were given. I honestly can't wait for Volume 6 to see what Nick decides to do about college and if Nick and Charlie decide to stay together!!!