A review by inkerly
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

challenging 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? Yes

4.5

I love the care and research that went into writing a story with a topic as delicate as self harm , OCD and disordered eating, and what that looks like in someone in a relationship. This book tackles a lot while still keeping its charm and what made it obsessive. Narrative wise it’s obvious/quite blunt where the POV switches from the characters interacting to the author speaking through the characters about how to navigate X mental health issue, but despite the stiff language I feel those moments were necessary 
P.S. Justice for Ollie to get a dog in Heartstopper 5

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