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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

173 reviews

dancerforlife0545's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, and Eating disorder

teacupsandfirereads's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Homophobia

Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Sexual content

Minor: Toxic relationship, Dysphoria, Grief, Body shaming, Cursing, Outing, and Alcohol

xabbeylongx's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Bullying, and Homophobia

astrotulip's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, and Bullying

Minor: Alcohol and Outing

thecandiegirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Bullying

holliesatchell's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, and Self harm

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Bullying, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Homophobia

lilawsahar's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

Charlie and Nick want to take the next step in their relationship and Nick starts thinking about what university that he wants to go to. 

I love how these comics demonstrate how to have open and honest communication. Something a lot of people struggle with including me. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Outing, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Grief

sarahsbooklife's review

emotional funny informative 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Bullying, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia and Self harm

caelfind's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

As always, I can only say that Oseman is a genius and Heartstopper continues to dazzle with its sweet romance, endearing friendships, and unflinching portrayal of teenage life. Oseman allows the story to mature with its characters, always keeping things realistic and truthful. I truly adored every second of this and I can’t wait for Volume 6.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, and Sexual content