*Spoilers ahead because this is the fourth of a planned five-book series. Just go read the first three, and then this one, so I can talk to you about it.*
In this fourth volume of Heartstopper, Nick and Charlie are together, out to their classmates and friends, and contemplating the big "I love you" declarations. But not everything is sparkly in their world. Charlie's dealing with anorexia (even if Charlie isn't aware of it yet) and Nick still hasn't told his dad that he's bisexual, and both of them are so worried about the other's issues that they're having trouble noticing their own problems.
Throughout this series, Oseman has done an excellent job of navigating tough topics, from figuring out sexual identity to transphobia to bullying and emotional abuse. With this volume, that turns to eating disorders, and the limitations of what teens can do to help their friends. I absolutely love the way that this is handled in a realistic manner (yes, it takes a long time, and no, love does not fix everything), and I will be shoving this series into the hands of as many people as I can.
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