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A review by bookishchef
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
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? Yes
3.5
Oh I struggled with this one.
While it's all nice and good, it also felt unrealistic in a way...?
No one struggles with biphobia and homophobia except David ?
Charlie's anorexia is just a casual thing now?
And nobody judged him for it?
It's all so nice and sweet, and nearing toothrotting fluff. And I guess I should have expected that, but it made me a bit uncomfortable while reading this volume.
I do love Tori though. I'm highly considering reading Solitaire. But I have heard it delves a lot into Charlie's mental health, and I'm low-key scared to get triggered or discover something that makes him less likable in Heartstopper.
While it's all nice and good, it also felt unrealistic in a way...?
No one struggles with biphobia and homophobia except
Charlie's
And nobody judged him for it?
It's all so nice and sweet, and nearing toothrotting fluff. And I guess I should have expected that, but it made me a bit uncomfortable while reading this volume.
I do love Tori though. I'm highly considering reading Solitaire. But I have heard it delves a lot into Charlie's mental health, and I'm low-key scared to get triggered or discover something that makes him less likable in Heartstopper.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Outing