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Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Somewhat felt boring? It wasn’t really for me, though I loved the dynamic created between Elio and Oliver. Elio’s inner monologue and thoughts were getting too much and it’s been and on and off read for me the past year with little to no progress. Maybe in the future I can pick it up again and try again!
The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel by Robert Venditti, Rick Riordan
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- 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
Throughout this 4th volume, Charlie is writing in his journal around winter time and is reflecting on what’s happened to him since the summer. He covers all of the struggles he’s gone through regarding his mental health, ED, and his growing codependent relationship with Nick. It was incredibly difficult to get through some of the darker parts of the volume, but it felt very vulnerable and eye-opening. As someone who’s gone through the insane wait time of even getting consistent appointments with a psychiatrist and therapist, the time between taking action to get help and that first appointment was the most difficult. And it’s a call out on the mental health care system around the world and how it needs to be improved greatly. On the other side of things, Nick is still trying to come out to his dad on his own terms while dealing with his rude and self-centered brother. When Nick’s dad has dinner with his family and Charlie’s, the scene where Nick’s brother is talking to his friend on the phone about how he doesn’t see the big deal about coming out and Tori comes out of the bathroom to kick his phone out of his hand and gives him the death glare is my favorite. More Tori Spring time please!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm
Minor: Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
In this volume, more and more mental health issues revolving around the LGBTQ+ community are brought to light. Throughout this volume in particular, Nick learns of Charlie’s eating habits and how it’s affected how he functions on a day to day basis. Along with this, we learn more about Nick’s relationship with his father (who doesn’t live with him and his mom) and his brother who is briefly shown as a prick. I appreciate seeing the mental health side of being part of the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to the bullying and internal struggles one can deal with as a result, because it’s real and something a lot of people face. I’m glad to see Nick trying to help out Charlie while also dealing with his own familial problems.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This volume focuses more on Nick’s coming out journey which is so comforting to see as someone who’s also bisexual. I can relate to his questioning and taking the time to label oneself and be comfortable with it. It’s so great to see representation and all of the cute moments happening between Nick and Charlie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder
Heartstopper: Become Human by Alice Oseman
adventurous
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The AU I didn’t expect! (That also rekindled my love for D:BH) This little AU comic on WEBTOONS is so adorable and for the lovers of Detroit and Heartstopper. It takes on the storyline of Connor and Hank in the game with the detective and police investigating deviant Androids, with Charlie as the detective and Nick being the golden retriever android who helps him with those cases, very much like the grumpy x sunshine trope in a developing romantic storyline. Definitely recommend for all who love either Heartstopper and/or Detroit:Become Human fans!
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Adorable and lovable characters! Read before watching the first season and was so so happy to see the similarities and portrayals of these characters in both formats. It’s a beautifully written story with a lot of LGBTQ+ representation in almost all of the main characters.
Attack on Titan: Junior High Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Saki Nakagawa, Hajime Isayama
funny
lighthearted
3.0
Found myself forcing myself to reading just to finish. It has some funny lines here and there but isn’t worth reading the entire series. I think watching the season is probably worth your time than reading.