A review by colorful_lulu
Solitaire by Alice Oseman

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Tori Spring is depressed but no one knows. She’s suicidal and hates everything.

I lowkey kinda relate to her at the beginning where she was on the level of not okay. I love how realistic Tori’s relationship with Charlie is. They aren't super affectionate with each other, but Tori loves Charlie and we know it. The love for her brother is like how I love my own brother. 

Michael is honestly weird but he’s also good for Tori. Oh and he hates himself. Although Becky betrayed Tori, she’s also really good for her. 

I hated the parents. In heartstopper, they didn’t notice Charlie not eating normally or at all. In Solitaire the mom verbally expresses that she doesn’t care about Tori and her dad uses “teenagers” as an excuse for being herself. I found Charlie avoiding Tori a little out of character.
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