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ksmith_23's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Self harm and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Author: Alice Oseman
Series: Heartstopper #3
Genre: YA Graphic Novel
Rating: 5.0
Pub Date: February 6, 2020
T H R E E β’ W O R D S
Wholesome β’ Accessible β’ Important
π S Y N O P S I S
Nick and Charlie are officially together, and Nick has found the courage to come out to his mom.
Now that exams are over, the couple embarks on a class trip to Paris with some of their classmates. They're looking forward to time together, but not being out to their friends becomes even trickier on the trip. As they continue to grapple with how to tell their friends, their bond deepens.
π T H O U G H T S
Heartstopper: Volume Three contains lots of cute moments between Charlie and Nick, yet it also tackles the challenges of newfound love, and some serious mental health topics (eating disorder, self-harm). Alice Oseman approaches each of these topics in a sensible and tender way. I also appreciated the nudge at consent.
As the focus continues to be mainly on Nick and Charlie's relationship, the author has also developed a diverse cast of supporting characters, and gives us little snippets into their lives along the way. These side characters play a subtle and important role throughout the series.
What really stood out for me in this installment is the support system in place. Nick and Charlie are supported in a variety of way by many of the characters, but most noticeable is their support for one another. When Nick notices Charlie's aversion to food, he remains supportive and approaches the issue in a helpful rather that confrontational manner. He really shows he wants to understand what Charlie is going for, and I absolutely loved this portrayal.
I cannot recommend this graphic novel series enough! Volume Three continues the adorable romance story, but it's also delves into the topics of mental health and what it means to love, support, heal and recover. This is something very few books for young adults do with such tenderness. With each installment, I come to adore the series more and more.
π R E C O M M E N D β’ T O
β’ fans of the series
β’ readers in need of a mood booster
β’ educators and parents
π F A V O U R I T E β’ Q U O T E S
"There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately, like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready."
"Even if things are harder when people know about us, we'll be okay, because we've got each other."
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Homophobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia, Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, and Cursing
kbairbooks's review
- 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
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Outing, and Suicidal thoughts
jannetommo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Cursing, Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
ruthiedr89's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Eating disorder
Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts
babymoomoocow's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
cassie12_21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Homophobia, and Bullying
Minor: Outing
sienna1508's review
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Vomit
dying_raptor's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Eating disorder and Suicidal thoughts
laurataylor's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Eating disorder, and Bullying