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Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

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rainbowrocky's review

emotional funny lighthearted tense 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

It's been a while since I've read the first volume but after watching the show and the quick recap journal entry in the beginning it was very easy to remember what happened last. I adore how they had their second kiss, and find it quite relatable to my current relationship haha. Nick and Charlie are adorable but also have some realism to them with their flaws.

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

In this volume we continue to see Nick’s journey in learning more about himself. His growth in this volume is quite incredible. Additionally, seeing how much Tao & the rest of Charlie’s friends care for Charlie is truly so special.

There was a conversation that I think the Netflix adaptation didn’t include between Nick and Charlie, after Nick goes to Charlie’s house in the rain, that felt really important for the growth & relationship of these characters. Reading it in the comic brought a bit more depth to their connection and how Nick processes his sexuality. I felt I missed that in the Netflix show!

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Well, I didn’t think a graphic novel would make me cry. 10/10 on cuteness.

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emotional inspiring 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

3.5

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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emotional funny hopeful 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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hopeful informative 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? No

4.5

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Another beautiful book by Alice Oseman!

The story is continuing right on from where we left off, where Nick is still trying to figure out what his sexuality is and what his feelings are, and Charlie is right there for him. Charlie invites him to his birthday party, where he meets all of his friends. Tao thinks Nick is going to hurt him and bully him, like all his friends seem to do, but Charlie says he’s not like that. Nick finds it hard to show his love for Charlie in public, as he’s scared of the way he’ll be perceived, of how people look at him. Nick invites him to his birthday party, and his friends are just mean to Charlie.

Charlie ends up leaving after Harry spots them holding hands in the cinema, and he bombards them with really personal, homophobic questions, as if he is part of an exhibition. Charlie leaves upset, naturally, and Nick ends up punching Harry because he calls Charlie a homophobic slur.

Nick comes out to Tara and Darcy, two people from the all-girl’s school next door. They’re dating, and it’s the first time he’s put a label on his sexuality. Later, Charlie is over the moon that he has told people, and when they go on a date to the beach, Nick comes out as a bisexual man. Nick and Charlie become boyfriends!!

A beautiful, beautiful addition to the story. I love it! The whole part about Nick being scared, finding himself, researching sexualities, it’s so real and it’s so humbling. This is a fantastic depiction on figuring yourself out, and it’s definitely what I think younger people should read.

There’s a scene in this book where nick is staring at Charlie just because he finds him cute. Book Nick Nelson is such a beautiful character, and I love him so much!!! To be honest all of the art in these books are outstanding and beautiful and so so so creative, I can’t fault them. I’m excited to read the next part of the series!

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challenging 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? It's complicated

4.75

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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

5.0

I don't know if I can give these objective reviews because something in my inner queer child is being healed and it's so incredibly lovely! 😭❤️😭

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