Scan barcode
elena21's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
thimi_time's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Another great one from Alice Oseman!! I’m glad that we got to see a bit more about Nick as a person, and his own insecurities!! I think I really connected with his struggle of not knowing what to do after school. I can’t wait until Volume 4 comes out!!
arlaster's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
i enjoy heartstopper a lot and this was by no means bad! i really did like it, but there was comparatively less plot than in the other volumes, which was a slight minus point for me.
the one big reason i rated this less is because i feel mildly uncomfortable reading about minors sex lives in my almost mid 20s. it’s definitely an important topic to explore, and it’s nice to see it portrayed - sex is awkward, sometimes complicated (asexuality portrayed through tori) and supposed to be fun. i do wish i had read this in my teens and i am so glad younger queer people will get to benefit from this!
heartstopper does cover so many important subjects in all volumes and regardless of the rating i will always have a special place for the series in my heart and can not wait for the last one to come out!!
i enjoy heartstopper a lot and this was by no means bad! i really did like it, but there was comparatively less plot than in the other volumes, which was a slight minus point for me.
the one big reason i rated this less is because i feel mildly uncomfortable reading about minors sex lives in my almost mid 20s. it’s definitely an important topic to explore, and it’s nice to see it portrayed - sex is awkward, sometimes complicated (asexuality portrayed through tori) and supposed to be fun. i do wish i had read this in my teens and i am so glad younger queer people will get to benefit from this!
heartstopper does cover so many important subjects in all volumes and regardless of the rating i will always have a special place for the series in my heart and can not wait for the last one to come out!!
pauerlajn's review
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
ava_flava's review against another edition
5.0
Maybe I am an odd person, but for the entire series, I have been sort of wondering if sex would tackled by these books as they're so light. In volume 5, I think the topic is handled very well, and the sparkles to represent er, *feelings*, were a nice touch. I'm glad Alice did choose to write about this, in their usual wholesome way.
I could read 1000 of these books. Nick and Charlie doing whatever. It's just so sweet and easy to read.
I have to add that as a Canadian, I find the "long-distance" worry quite funny. Maybe I am biased (my bf lives on another continent) but I mean c'mon. The European conception of distance and what is "close" and what is"far" crack me up. It doesn't take away from the story, it's just funny.
I could read 1000 of these books. Nick and Charlie doing whatever. It's just so sweet and easy to read.
I have to add that as a Canadian, I find the "long-distance" worry quite funny. Maybe I am biased (my bf lives on another continent) but I mean c'mon. The European conception of distance and what is "close" and what is"far" crack me up. It doesn't take away from the story, it's just funny.
derryblossom'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? Yes
3.0
n_caleary's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
vj_thompson's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.0