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haileylouise 's review for:
Heartstopper Volume 3
by Alice Oseman
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
In this volume, more and more mental health issues revolving around the LGBTQ+ community are brought to light. Throughout this volume in particular, Nick learns of Charlie’s eating habits and how it’s affected how he functions on a day to day basis. Along with this, we learn more about Nick’s relationship with his father (who doesn’t live with him and his mom) and his brother who is briefly shown as a prick. I appreciate seeing the mental health side of being part of the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to the bullying and internal struggles one can deal with as a result, because it’s real and something a lot of people face. I’m glad to see Nick trying to help out Charlie while also dealing with his own familial problems.
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder