Review: Heartstopper: Volume 3

Title: Heartstopper Volume 3

Author: Alice Oseman

Artist(s): Alice Oseman

Series/Standalone: Hearstopper Series (Book #3)

Genre: Graphic Novel, LGBT, Contemporary

Pages: 384

Publisher: Hodder's Children Books

Year Published: 2020

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"In this volume we'll see the Heartstopper gang go on a school trip to Paris! Not only are Nick and Charlie navigating a new city, but also telling more people about their relationship AND learning more about the challenges each other are facing in private...

Meanwhile Tao and Elle will face their feelings for each other, Tara and Darcy share more about their relationship origin story, and the teachers supervising the trip seem... rather close...?"

My Rating: 5/5

I really enjoyed the change of setting and the different characters we were able to see in this story. I think that Alice Oseman does a great job of making you care about other characters and their relationships. I wasn't expecting to care so much for side characters and yet, here I am. I also love how cute the art style is in these. I can't wait to read the next installment in the series.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman

Title: Heartstopper Volume 2

Author: Alice Oseman

Series/Standalone: Heartstopper Series (Volume 2)

Genre: LGBT, Contemporary, Graphic Novel, Young Adult

Pages: 320

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Year Published: 2019

Format: Paperback Copy

"Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't.

But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family... and himself."

My Rating: 5/5

These are so incredibly touching and the characters are so heartwarming. I've really been enjoying the cute art style and the storyline. I think this is a great story if you are looking for something cute to read or wanting to feel the warm and fuzzies. It also touches on the idea of coming out and the different ways people feel about speaking about their sexuality. 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Book Review: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

 Title: The Black Flamingo

Author: Dean Atta

Series/Standalone: Standalone

Genre: Poetry, LGBT, Young Adult, Contemporary

Pages: 360

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Year Published: 2019

Format: Audiobook

"A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen- then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers- to show ourselves to the world in bold colour."

My Rating: 3.5/5

This story follows Michael as he further discovers himself, and expands his view about who he wants to be. I really thought after reading the description that this story would focus more on the drag aspects, but it was far more about self-discovery. I enjoyed the writing style and the changes in dynamics between characters, but I will say that verse while beautiful was too much for me at some points. I just don't vibe well with poetry. I will read more from the author in the future and plan to find more books about entering the drag community as it is something that really interests me.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny