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Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
5.0
challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Complicated

April 2022 re-read:

And we're caught up, just in time for Friday!!

This was... truly the best one yet. Charlie's journey with mental health and anorexia is so, so important, but what strikes me the most, and what struck me the most when I originally read these two chapters online as Alice was posting them, was Nick's mom, and how beautifully she put into words what her son needed to hear. Sometimes, all you can do is be there for your loved one. Sometimes, they need help from more than one person. And that's ok. Just like Charlie says - they love each other so much, and they want to help the other person as much as possible, but they also need other people in their lives to carry some of that load a little.

Their relationship is built on such a strong, solid foundation that it makes me cry a little bit every time 😭 I'm so proud of Charlie for seeking help, I'm so proud of Nick for being the loveliest, most supportive bean in the world, and I'm so happy they found each other!!