merah's reviews
40 reviews

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Very focused on the main characters and plot. Doesn't discuss much else. More descriptive writing than conversations. 

it's completely about the breakup and them getting back together. Hardly any mention of their friends, family, everyday life etc. The breakup is the only topic.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Eating disorder and Sexual content

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as Told to His Brother) by David Levithan

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Probably intended for younger readers, but also enjoyable for adults. 
*very* subtle LGBTQ+ representation. 
Some slow/annoying chapters every now and then, but generally a good flow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Terrible parenting at times. Gaslighting, Anger, fights, ignorance. We like the officer though.

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

Real links to websites about mental health  10/10 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Lesbophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Family problems Lots of arguing

Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Outing

Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, Vomit, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

Here's to Us by Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Classism

Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I was a little skeptical of the price at first, but considering this book has hundreds of pages, it's worth it! 

The drawings are gorgeous and the storyline is easily followed. Beautifully made. 

Easy read. Took me less than 45minutes.

A really, really heartwarming story. Had me smiling (almost) all the way through. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Sexual assault

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, and Gaslighting

Ten Things We Did by Sarah Mlynowski

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Toxic friendship

Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book reminded me of "Simon vs. the homo sapiens agenda". Especially the theatre aspects were familiar. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Outing, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, and Gaslighting

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail

This Girl by Colleen Hoover

tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

This book is literally just a summary of the first two novels. It's the protagonists reminiscing about their past together. 
If you've read the first two parts, there is absolutely no point reading this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy