Heartstopper 5

I thought that the last book couldn't have any more tough topics but I was wrong. Volume 5 brings another tough topic to the forefront - long distance relationships and following your dreams. In this volume, Nick, Tara, and Elle are working on Uni applications, Uni visits, and figuring out what they want to study and where they should go, considering that some places may require leaving some very important people behind. Can they deal with long-distance relationships? With such an open and honest conversation/relationship, their love should be able to conquer all.The second part that this book deals with is intimate relationships and the discussion of sex. Many students Nick and Charlie's age feel pressure to have sex for the first time and assume that everyone around them is doing it too. But this can be a huge deal in a relationship and taking the time to think through it and discuss with each other is what is best. For Nick and Charlie, both of them have insecurities, but discussing them with each other helps them understand one another better. We continue to see information about Charlie's mental health as well, which is depicted so real and raw. It is important for readers to see that therapy can actually be a good thing and can help so many people get through tough times. Their relationship is so pure, so supportive, and just so precious! I cannot wait for Volume 6!Quotes:"Well, we've talked about how it makes you feel anxious when you're in a situation where you don't have control. Or, at least, you feel like you don't have control. Because you've been in situations in the past where control has been taken away from you. And it's had very negative consequences. They are traumatic experiences for you. And they might still be affecting your headspace now. Part of intimacy is trusting someone enough to let go of that control a little and that can be very difficult sometimes. But it's important to remember that as long as you and Nick trust and respect each other, and are listening and communicating with each other, then you're safe, and there's nothing to worry about" pg. 96"Nick you always put everyone else's feelings above your own. And I know you and Charlie love each other, but this is your future. Like, I know how you feel. I'm in the same boat. But...I have to put myself first right now. Charlie would support you! He wants you to be happy! Putting yourself first for once wouldn't make him hate you." "I don't know who I am without him" "Maybe it's time to find out." pg. 240

Si algo tiene Alice es que sabe cómo tocar los temas, en este tomo habla de la educación sexual, el consentimiento del mismo.Es importante tener a alguien con quien te puedas sentir cómodo/a para poder hablar de estos temas, dudas que tengas o simplemente compartirlo de alguna manera en donde se sienta seguro y con respeto.El miedo al tener relaciones a distancia y la indecisión acerca del futuro, a qué nos dedicaremos, estudiaremos, ese sentimiento amargo de no saber que hacer con tu vida, cómo seguir adelante.Nick y Charlie han tenido una historia en la que se presentan situaciones que muchas veces nos pueden dar miedo, es gratificante leer su desarrollo de personajes al enfrentarse a ellos de cara y sobreponerse a ellos.Nos espera la sexta y última entrega de la serie, ¡¡No puedo esperar a leerlo!!

4.5 ⭐