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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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nina17's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

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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

5.0

I love how the topics have grown with the Heartstopper gang. The topics have matured and remain so relatable. This book gave equal space to Charlie and Nick on their own as well as together. The development and growth they go through it perfect. One of my top favourite volume of the series.
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elisabethc01's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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xabbeylongx's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

Spoilers Ahead: 
Another beautiful graphic novel by Alice Oseman. I’m becoming so enthralled by these character’s lives! 
We follow Nick and Charlie and all their friends as things start to become very serious for them at school. Charlie is sitting his GCSEs right now, and Nick is looking at colleges. He tries to pick somewhere close by, because he can’t bear to be away from Charlie, but in the end, Charlie is okay with him going. They also start becoming more intimate with each other, and it’s so cute to see their relationship blossom. 
Another fantastic book. The character development in both of them - but especially Charlie - is immense. The way he has health with his eating disorder and his anxiety, and Nick has been focusing on putting himself first, you can tell they’re both helping to work on themselves but with each other, which I think is so adorable. And, much to my delight, there will be a sixth graphic novel soon! I desperately hope it works out for Nick and Charlie, because them and their friends are steadfastly becoming some of my favourite characters ever. Exactly what kids of this generation needs today! 
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_pauline's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
the topics this volume focuses on made it my least favourite of the series (my highlight was the scene with tori & charlie at the ferris wheel (p. 1520) and that says everything you need to know about me if you’ve read the book) but I don’t want to give it a bad rating because of that so I won’t 

I can’t wait for this to be picked up in the netflix series though!! I hope we’ll get to see more of tori (and/or maybe isaac in that case)
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lee_5's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative 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? No

5.0

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astrotulip's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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kbc017's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

I do not read many YA or Graphic Novels, but I love the Heartstopper series. It’s so full of heart and emotion. Alice does a great job of getting in the head of teenagers dealing with some very heavy and emotional things. Nick and Charlie are adorable and lovable.  Volume 5 tackles a lot of big relationship milestones. I cannot wait for volume 6. 
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hannavaistila's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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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fantasycat's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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