A review by annescorner
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

challenging dark emotional inspiring tense 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

5.0

Loved it! Much harder content, so definitely check trigger warnings but I really liked that this volume focused on Charlie's mental health and the way the people around him, especially Nick but also his friends and family, supported him. It was touching to see that he accepted his mental health problems and decided to get help.
This time we also got to see more of Nick's struggles which made him a lot more layered as a character. And all this, their developments, struggles, support etc., was quite touching to read and made me more invested in Charlie and Nick.
And now I have to wait until I think February for the fifth and last volume?! Oh no---