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A review by mitta_girl452
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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
3.5
I recently read this book, and I really enjoyed it. It was a great, healthy depiction of teen relationships and the struggles of when, how and why to have sex, as well as consent and growing up.
Nick and Charlie's relationship is as always, very healthy. The discussions on boundaries, growing apart and relationship changes were done well and showed the characters growth and maturity.
I can't say whether on not this is an accurate and good depiction of the struggles of finishing school and moving on, as I have not experienced that yet. I enjoyed that it implied that it is important to have other strong relationships than just romantic partners.
I love the increasing amounts of showcasing and advocating for safe and consensual sex in modern media. They are incredibly important topics that deserve more attention.
One thing I'm noticing and loving about the HeartStopper series as it continues is Alice Oseman growing and maturing the content of each book with the characters and audience. It was most obvious for me in this book, and I think it's a great thing to be doing with the audience and characters ageing as the books are written and published.
Overall, I think this book was a great continuation in the HeartStopper series that continued the development of the characters beautifully. I'm excited to see what comes next.
Nick and Charlie's relationship is as always, very healthy. The discussions on boundaries, growing apart and relationship changes were done well and showed the characters growth and maturity.
I can't say whether on not this is an accurate and good depiction of the struggles of finishing school and moving on, as I have not experienced that yet. I enjoyed that it implied that it is important to have other strong relationships than just romantic partners.
I love the increasing amounts of showcasing and advocating for safe and consensual sex in modern media. They are incredibly important topics that deserve more attention.
One thing I'm noticing and loving about the HeartStopper series as it continues is Alice Oseman growing and maturing the content of each book with the characters and audience. It was most obvious for me in this book, and I think it's a great thing to be doing with the audience and characters ageing as the books are written and published.
Overall, I think this book was a great continuation in the HeartStopper series that continued the development of the characters beautifully. I'm excited to see what comes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia