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Nick's journal:
I think I'm in love with Charlie. This summer with him and our friend has been amazing, and I want to say 'I love you', but... I guess I've had other things to worry about lately...

Eeek! I'm so excited to dive in :)

First thoughts - (view spoiler)[Aww, Charlie wants to tell Nick that he loves him. I'm less than 10 pages in and already feeling mushy! (hide spoiler)]

I think my favourite panels so far are when (view spoiler)[Charlie says he has never seen Nick in a tank top and Nick says he has never seen Charlie in a cap. Such simple but cute interactions are why I love this series so much! (hide spoiler)]

page 967 - (view spoiler)[Charlie's ED is so painful to read about. I really applaud Oseman for tackling the subject in such a sensitive way. I'm also glad a conversation was introduced about the dangers trans individuals face just for being their authentic selves. (hide spoiler)]

page 1024 - (view spoiler)[EEEK THEY HAVE PROFESSED THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER. MY HEART IS SO HAPPY. (hide spoiler)]

page 1074 - (view spoiler)[Poor Charlie! Poor Nick! I felt myself welling up when he confided about Charlie's ED to his mother. I just want these pure characters to have all the happiness and none of the suffering! I'm so glad this included the line 'love can't cure a mental illness'. (hide spoiler)]

page 1137 - (view spoiler)[I'm full on sobbing now. Charlie's bravery should be commended. (hide spoiler)]

Finished - (view spoiler)[I flew through this and now I'm going to go back and read it from the beginning again. I absolutely adored every single thing about it. The focus on mental health was handled so well and it drove me to tears seeing Charlie's suffer. Oseman has created two of my favourite ever book characters here! (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "First thoughts - [spoilers removed]"

I agree! So cute! (view spoiler)[ Being the first to say "I love you" is such an important part in a relationship and it was adorable seeing Charlie lead up to the moment. I'm so glad he told Nick, and Nick is just perfect for Charlie! (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "page 1074 - [spoilers removed]"

THIS!!! ^^ (view spoiler)[ I was happy Charlie was able to talk to his family about everything going on and how they agreed he might need more help. That line also stuck out to me! Oseman did a great job showing how a friend can't be the only one to "save someone" but they can be there for support and friendship. The way the author showed how to help a friend in this situation was amazing. (hide spoiler)]

Page 1209- (view spoiler)[ I'm not sure why I love this picture so much, but it might be one of my favorites!! Everyone just being together and so comfortable with each other. I loved this! (hide spoiler)]

Finished- (view spoiler)[ This might have been one of my favorites in the series! I absolutely loved how the author tackled the themes in this book! SO. WELL. DONE. These books are worth the wait! (hide spoiler)]

Katie wrote: "Dannii wrote: "First thoughts - [spoilers removed]"

I agree! So cute! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I was screaming at the page when he was worried that his love wouldn't be returned!! (hide spoiler)]

Katie wrote: "Dannii wrote: "page 1074 - [spoilers removed]"

THIS!!! ^^ [spoilers removed]"

I thought the subject matter was really sensitively handled. I love this series for the sweet moments but also how well it confronts the characters' struggles too.

Katie wrote: "Finished- [spoilers removed]"

I think this was my favourite volume in the series as well. It had me sobbing by the end!

Dannii wrote: "I think my favourite panels so far are when [spoilers removed]"

SAME they are so CUTE

Dannii wrote: "page 967 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I really love the way Alice Oseman approaches any sensitive topic, it's always done in an informative yet not info-dumpy way, and not only tells you about it, but also doesn't get away from the actual plot of the book? (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "page 1024 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I KNOW RIGHT THAT PANEL WAS SOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "page 1074 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I feel the same, the whole love cures everything is alright when you're reading a light romance novel which is like a children's fairytale and such, but when it comes to real life, hardly anything is like that, and I really loved the way it was incorporated in this. (hide spoiler)]

Dannii wrote: "Finished - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I just know I'm going to reread this as well, it's just too precious not to I just love these characters and their individuality, and I don't know about you, but reading this on tumblr makes the whole experience even better because we have all the comments from Alice Oseman, and there are other guest comics and mini-comics too!! (hide spoiler)]

Katie wrote: "Finished- [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Absolutely!! I'm just so sad that the author is currently on hiatus, but the news about the tv show is just amazing! (hide spoiler)]

Trisha wrote: "Dannii wrote: "page 967 - [spoilers removed]"

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I exactly agree. (view spoiler)[I can imagine it being very a very accessible insight to the topics covered for younger readers or those introducing themselves to them for the first time. (hide spoiler)]

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Thanks

(view spoiler)[ it's so cute how Charlie is worrying about how to tell Nick he loves him (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ the search hard topics in this book in disorders (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ Nick worrying so much about Charlie and trying to figure out what's going on (hide spoiler)]

I just wanted to let you know I would love to join the buddy read and this was the first one I saw go up or restart so was wondering if they did the books starting with it backwards lol.

Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ That is very cute, but also kind of sad because he is stressing himself out so much. Luckily when he finally does, Nick runs after him to tell him that he feels the same.

I also think that Tara was so great with helping Char figure it out. Oh, yeah I am obsessed with Char as a nickname lol. I also think that Tori and Oliver are such great siblings and I love them. (hide spoiler)]

Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

I feel I am not going to use spoilers for this, because people need to know this. It doesn't go too much into it, but big content warning in 4 for eating disorders.

I am spoiling the rest because it's my reaction to it, but just a WARNING FOR EATING DISORDERS.

(view spoiler)[ I legitimately cried so many times related to it, and Char saying that it was something he could control when he can't control very much in his life. I feel myself tearing up right now thinking about it, I have had eating disorders and and it being very trauma based and oh my god I related to him so much!! Again thank you so much to Alice Oseman for putting this into the book. (hide spoiler)]

Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I love how Nick worries so much but is trying to not pressure him to tell him anything if Char doesn't want to tell him. Also, Nick's mom is the BEST!! I have literally changed my favorite characters for this book and that is Nick's Mom, Tori, and Oliver. They are just so loving of their son or brother.

I love how Nick's mom helps Nick realize that he can't be the only one helping Charlie. Though him learning how to talk to Char about it, makes me legitimately happy. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ Some things I didn't like in this book, well it comes to three people:

- Charlies Mom at first: She just got on my nerves and how she kept saying how it was just a school romance and stuff. I felt frusturated at that so much, and then how she legitimately made Charlie feel bad multiple times. *sigh*

- Nick's Dad: I figured it out in Book 3, but I didn't know for sure until Book 4, but I DIDN'T LIKE HIM!! He is such trash of a father, and is not even there Nick at all.

- THE WORST OF THEM IS DAVID: HE SHOULD BE PUNCHED OR WORSE!!! Not only about how he treated Nick but also how he kept saying that Nick is not Bi and when he said the thing like, "You can just admit that you are gay, you don't have to make stuff up," I want to punch him so badly. I have heard that so many times and it makes me sick that people say that. Also that he just a truly awful person!! (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ Now for the opposite...a few other things I loved so much:

1.) I love Charlie standing up to Harry, it was exactly how I wanted it to go down. He is right, you don't have to forgive anyone, just because they make you feel like you do. (Now that I think about it, it might now be in this book well let me know.)

2.) Nick standing up to David and his dad and calling them out, because they deserve it.

3.) Paris squad being there for Nick and Charlie while Charlie is in mental hospital.

4.) I love Nick talking about it all in his journal.

5.) I love that Charlie talks about depending on each other is great, but there has to be more than that, and how he talks about friends, family, his therapist and more helping him along the way even if it started with Nick.

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Book_Fairy wrote: "Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

That is very cute, but also kind of sad because he is stressing himself out so much. Luckily when he finally does, Nick runs after him to tell him that he feel..."
I love Oliver so much I can't believe they took him out of the show

Starting this now, I love these books but it's always sad that they are over so fast.

Page 991 (view spoiler)[I hate that Charlie thinks no one would beleive him because eating disorders are 'a girl thing'. I bet there are a lot of guys in our society that feel the same way, with other mental health issues as well. It's sad. (hide spoiler)]

Page 1025 (view spoiler)["Because you are Charlie. And you love me. And I love you." 💖💖💖 (hide spoiler)]

Pg. 1079 (view spoiler)[I love Nicks Mum so much. She is just so great and understanding with her son. (hide spoiler)]

The End (view spoiler)[I knew I love Tori, she's such a great sister. I hate David, though. If I could; i would punch him. I can't wait for the other books to come out. (hide spoiler)]

Book_Fairy wrote: "Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

That is very cute, but also kind of sad ..."

(view spoiler)[Yes, Tori and Oliver are the best siblings. I love them both. Oliver's a sweetheart and Tori is so protective and caring. (hide spoiler)]

Book_Fairy wrote: "Natalie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[I love how Mental Health is handled in these books. I think for someone dealing with a friend or partner who has a difficult mental health it's not easy to realize that you can't be the only one who helps. It takes a lot of people and a lot of work. (hide spoiler)]

Ta || bookishbluehead wrote: "Page 991 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I hate that too that it's been gendered a girl thing nothing is gendered and I think this book did really well showing that (hide spoiler)]

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Poor Charlie wants to tell Nick that he loves him but Nick wants to talk about Charlie possibly having an eating disorder.

I'm glad that this book is making it known that eating disorders can effect anyone no matter the gender. (hide spoiler)]

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Poor Nick on vacation but more worried about Charlie and his health. That's a true sign of love.

I love Nick's relationship with his mom because it reminds me of me and my mom. We can literally talk about anything. I do feel bad for Charlie because he feels like he can't tell his parents about his eating issues. (hide spoiler)]

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Nick finally is bringing up the eating issues and mental health issues with Charlie which I love the way its depicted in this book because not everyone feels like they can just out right say they need help because they feel like no one will believe them.

I know when I first started struggling with depression and anxiety I didn't think anyone would believe me because my dad always said depression isn't real. But he got a wake up call when he realized that I didn't want to live anymore and was really close to ending it all. My mom had to sit him down and set him straight because she understood and she knew what I was going through. But now both of my parents are really supportive of me getting the help I need. (hide spoiler)]

Finished

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Once again Nick and Charlie are just too adorable. Yay for finally telling Nick's dad. Yesssss to Charlie's sister kicking Nick's brothers phone out of his hands when he was bashing Nick and Charlie. I'm so glad that we got to see two families coming together to support their children.

The little comics at the end are too cute, the whole third wheeling thing had me laughing especially when it back fired on Tao. (hide spoiler)]

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