So, I’m actually really happy about this fight they have and was more thrown by how long it took them to make-up. But it makes sense. With this novella, I think Alice Oseman has become one of my favorite authors. I don’t have many favorites because I love so many authors, but there are a few who really understand the world so well that I will read almost anything they write and reread their works.
Shifting perspective back and forth was great. I had a similar fight with a friend of mine when I was faced with moving to another state back in 7th grade. I couldn’t stop talking about how exciting it was and she hated hearing about it because she felt I couldn’t wait to leave her. I was really trying to convince myself I wasn’t sad about leaving. When we finally talked about it, we made up and are actually still in touch.
Heartstopper can be so rosy and kind, that it can feel a bit less real to me, which is the point. It’s supposed to be kind. That’s why I appreciate the novellas so much. We get a darker story where the characters make regular teen mistakes, but we still know it’s going to be ok.
I thought the way they made up was cute. Perfectly them. It was really a wonderful story to end on. I’m looking forward to volume six, whenever it finally comes out (it’s going to be a while, and that’s ok). I’m also glad it ends with volume six. It’s been a journey and it feels like it’s due for an end.
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 