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This Winter by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was different than I imagined, and obviously being a novella it was quite short. But, it was Nick and Charlie, so nonetheless it get's 4 stars.
I thought it was about the fight that Nick and Charlie have later in Solitaire, and not the argument Charlie has with his mom, but that's my mistake for misremembering what they said in their journal entries in Vol 4. So I was prepared for it to be super sad, but it wasn't <i> that <i> sad. I teared up and got a little emotional at one point, but it didn't hit me too hard in the feels.
It was still a nice read and insight into what happened over Christmas, and I liked that we got to see Tori's point of view too.
I thought it was about the fight that Nick and Charlie have later in Solitaire, and not the argument Charlie has with his mom, but that's my mistake for misremembering what they said in their journal entries in Vol 4. So I was prepared for it to be super sad, but it wasn't <i> that <i> sad. I teared up and got a little emotional at one point, but it didn't hit me too hard in the feels.
It was still a nice read and insight into what happened over Christmas, and I liked that we got to see Tori's point of view too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Biphobia
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
sad
- 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
4.0
Radio Silence was a very easy read. I flew through the book pretty quickly.
The storyline kept me engaged and I found it very refreshing. I don't think I've read a book where the two main characters, who are "male" and female, don't end up together at the end after building their friendship throughout the book. It was really nice to just have them be friends and not have any romantic undertones.
I enjoyed watching Frances and Aled's friendship blossom and grow over the course of the book, especially over their shared interest and love for Universe City, because it reminded me of how my best friend and I's friendship started.
I also really enjoyed the underlying plotline of Universe City. I definitely called what it was about and who it was for from the very beginning. But I liked theorizing and trying to figure what each episode that was shown was trying to say.
This book was definitely darker than I thought it would be, but that's on me for not checking for tags and warning and blindly assuming it'd be light and upbeat like Hearstopper, because it's Alice Oseman. I definitely teared up at some points, but I never got so invested that it emotionally wrecked me. It was pretty sad though near the end.
Overall, I would recommend reading. It was a good book.
The storyline kept me engaged and I found it very refreshing. I don't think I've read a book where the two main characters, who are "male" and female, don't end up together at the end after building their friendship throughout the book. It was really nice to just have them be friends and not have any romantic undertones.
I enjoyed watching Frances and Aled's friendship blossom and grow over the course of the book, especially over their shared interest and love for Universe City, because it reminded me of how my best friend and I's friendship started.
I also really enjoyed the underlying plotline of Universe City. I definitely called what it was about and who it was for from the very beginning. But I liked theorizing and trying to figure what each episode that was shown was trying to say.
This book was definitely darker than I thought it would be, but that's on me for not checking for tags and warning and blindly assuming it'd be light and upbeat like Hearstopper, because it's Alice Oseman. I definitely teared up at some points, but I never got so invested that it emotionally wrecked me. It was pretty sad though near the end.
Overall, I would recommend reading. It was a good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Animal death
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 2 by Fujita
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
emotional
sad
medium-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
5.0
I needed a few days to process, before I could write my review. And even now, I don't know what to say. This book wrecked me, just as I was expecting it to. Even more than I expected it to, to be honest. I started crying pretty early on, and continued to throughout the book and then was left sobbing by the end. Even just thinking about it is making me a little teary, not gonna lie...
I loved Orion and Valentino every step of the way. The whole book was just so good. I loved getting to see how everything went down with the launch of Deathcast. And getting to see young Mateo and Rufus and their families, warmed my heart. I even started crying...
I cried a lot more throughout this book than TBDATE, however, I would say that TBDATE is still my favourite. They're both so good in their own ways. And I love how even though the title spoils the books, Adams writing makes you doubt what's gonna happen every step of the way. I was so anxious and on edge every time a new curve ball was thrown our way. The closer the end crept the more anxious I got.
I just adore Adam's writing. It never ceases to suck me in and make me feel a roller coaster of emotions.
If I could've I would've devoured this book in one sitting. I never wanted to stop or put it down.
I've got a million thoughts and feelings from this book jumbled in my brain, but I can't seem to organize them and put them down into writing so I'll stop here. But god, what a good book to just shatter your heart into a million tiny pieces. I still don't think I've fully recovered and I'm probably a lunatic for going to reread TBDATE next now.....
Oh well, I guess I'm just in the mood to emotionally wreck myself some more :D
I loved Orion and Valentino every step of the way. The whole book was just so good. I loved getting to see how everything went down with the launch of Deathcast. And getting to see young Mateo and Rufus and their families, warmed my heart. I even started crying...
I cried a lot more throughout this book than TBDATE, however, I would say that TBDATE is still my favourite. They're both so good in their own ways. And I love how even though the title spoils the books, Adams writing makes you doubt what's gonna happen every step of the way. I was so anxious and on edge every time a new curve ball was thrown our way. The closer the end crept the more anxious I got.
I just adore Adam's writing. It never ceases to suck me in and make me feel a roller coaster of emotions.
If I could've I would've devoured this book in one sitting. I never wanted to stop or put it down.
I've got a million thoughts and feelings from this book jumbled in my brain, but I can't seem to organize them and put them down into writing so I'll stop here. But god, what a good book to just shatter your heart into a million tiny pieces. I still don't think I've fully recovered and I'm probably a lunatic for going to reread TBDATE next now.....
Oh well, I guess I'm just in the mood to emotionally wreck myself some more :D
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Homophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Damn, these books just keep getting heavier and heavier, and I'm here for it!
How is their relationship so healthy!?!?!?!?! I don't think I've ever read or seen a healthier relationship than Nick and Charlies. I adore them both so much! I've said it before and I'll say it again, Nick Nelson is legit the sweetest, most caring and compassionate guy ever! And omg, Tori! Fuck yeah, she's such a great big sister. We stan Tori.
I genuinely can't get over how real and true to life these stories and characters are. I am so happy we get to read these books and get to see Nick and Charlie and the whole squad on screen too! We need more queer media like this out there.
I am so grateful to Alice and her writing for creating these characters and writing these stories the way she is. We need more of this.
Nick and Charlie will always be comfort characters for me, and I can't wait to see how the show keeps going either!
How is their relationship so healthy!?!?!?!?! I don't think I've ever read or seen a healthier relationship than Nick and Charlies. I adore them both so much! I've said it before and I'll say it again, Nick Nelson is legit the sweetest, most caring and compassionate guy ever! And omg, Tori! Fuck yeah, she's such a great big sister. We stan Tori.
I genuinely can't get over how real and true to life these stories and characters are. I am so happy we get to read these books and get to see Nick and Charlie and the whole squad on screen too! We need more queer media like this out there.
I am so grateful to Alice and her writing for creating these characters and writing these stories the way she is. We need more of this.
Nick and Charlie will always be comfort characters for me, and I can't wait to see how the show keeps going either!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, Homophobia, Outing, Biphobia, and Eating disorder