A review by kade_spade
This Winter by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful sad 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

2.5

I really wanted to love this little novella more than I did, but I just can’t find a reason to. Maybe if I read it in the middle of Heartstopper Vol. 4 (chronologically) I would’ve liked it better. It’s a very easy and quick read. It is cute and I loved learning more about Tori. The medium change was a bit jarring to go from comic to regular book style. Overall, this novella felt kinda pointless and repetitive to the comics. It’s saving grace was Tori and Oliver’s POVs.