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A review by colourbandit
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
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 can’t believe I waited so long to finally pick up volume 5 after it’s release. This was the first heartstopper where I’ve not read it consecutively and had to wait for release, but it was so worth the wait and really easy to get back into the story.
I feel like each volume is becoming more and more mature in the topics it covers and they way it approaches them, which works really well for the characters. I loved the conversations surrounding definitions and experiences of sex, asexuality, struggles with life becoming more normal after periods of mental illness, and family conflicts.
As with all the other heartstoppers, I read this furiously in one hour-long sitting and loved every minute of it. And I just have to mention my love for Alice’s facial expressions - especially the disgruntled/sarcastic flat faced glare. I’m going to be so sad that this series is coming to an end when the final volume comes out! Here’s to looking forward to it in the meantime.
I feel like each volume is becoming more and more mature in the topics it covers and they way it approaches them, which works really well for the characters. I loved the conversations surrounding definitions and experiences of sex, asexuality, struggles with life becoming more normal after periods of mental illness, and family conflicts.
As with all the other heartstoppers, I read this furiously in one hour-long sitting and loved every minute of it. And I just have to mention my love for Alice’s facial expressions - especially the disgruntled/sarcastic flat faced glare. I’m going to be so sad that this series is coming to an end when the final volume comes out! Here’s to looking forward to it in the meantime.