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Heartstopper: Volume One
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Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year ...more
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year ...more
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Paperback, Kickstarter edition, 278 pages
Published
October 2018
by Selfpublished
(first published September 2016)
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Heartstopper started as a tiny passion project and now it's a whole book. WHAT. Nick and Charlie have been close to my heart ever since I wrote them into my first book SOLITAIRE in 2012, and I'm so, SO happy to be telling their story while also doing the thing I always said I wanted to do when I grew up - make comics.
Read the comic online:
http://heartstoppercomic.tumblr.com/
https://tapas.io/series/Heartstopper ...more
Read the comic online:
http://heartstoppercomic.tumblr.com/
https://tapas.io/series/Heartstopper ...more
each time i read this it just gets better and better
I'm here to tell you that nothing is as precious as Nick & Charlie falling for each other so do not deprive yourself of this experience.
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WHAT A SWEET BOY THIS BOOK IS! I can absolutely see why fans of this series are so into it: it has wonderful characters, a super sweet relationship, and constant "eee!!!" moments. <3
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Re-read 8/20/19: I still love this SO! DANG! MUCH! Charlie and Nick are too pure and my heart is positively soaring. ALSO: This (as well as Volume 2!) are the Sassy Book Club picks for the month of August! The live-show will be on Friday, August 30th at 7pm PST on Kassie's channel. We hope to see you there!
Original read 11/23/19: Uhm hello this is MY FAVORITE GRAPHIC NOVEL EVER. I have never swooned so hard in my life omg ...more
Original read 11/23/19: Uhm hello this is MY FAVORITE GRAPHIC NOVEL EVER. I have never swooned so hard in my life omg ...more
4.5 Stars!
1.) Heartstopper Volume 1 ★★★★★
2.) Heartstopper Volume 2 ★★★★★
3.) Heartstopper Volume 3 ★★★★★
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2019 update - OMG I AM STILL OBSESSED WITH THIS.
OMG I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS.
2.) Heartstopper Volume 2 ★★★★★
3.) Heartstopper Volume 3 ★★★★★
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2019 update - OMG I AM STILL OBSESSED WITH THIS.
OMG I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS.
Sep 09, 2020
Gabby
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it was amazing
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4.5 stars
This book is insanely adorable and I can't wait to read more about these characters. ...more
This book is insanely adorable and I can't wait to read more about these characters. ...more
not to be dramatic but Netflix adaptation announcement is currently the most exciting thing in the world to me
STAN NICK AND CHARLIE FOR BETTER SKIN💙
STAN NICK AND CHARLIE FOR BETTER SKIN💙
excuse me but this is the absolute cutest thing I have encountered and I am simply heart-eyes over it. I already adore Radio Silence and I Was Born for This (although I haven't yet read Solitaire which is slightly bad because this is a spin-off from that one) and I adore her work. But the art??? An entire book of the most adorakable and expressive yet simple artwork was just...😍😍
this book is soft™ and they are so young and sweet and wholesome.
i also have such a soft spot for books about realisin ...more
this book is soft™ and they are so young and sweet and wholesome.
i also have such a soft spot for books about realisin ...more
Dec 21 Update
bitch !!!!!
*aggressively wishes happiness and joy upon them*
Nov 11 Update
MY HEART LITERALLY HAS EXPLODED OUT OF MY CHEST THEY ARE TOO CUTE I AM DECEASED !!
*slams fist on table* THIS IS THE CUTEST SHIT I'VE EVER READ
So this is basically a webcomic available for free here about two boys falling in love. One is openly out as gay and the other is sort of figuring out his bisexuality and the two of them are just dfsdjkd so freakin cute
!!!!!!
If you're a sucker for fluffy romance this is ...more
bitch !!!!!
*aggressively wishes happiness and joy upon them*
Nov 11 Update
MY HEART LITERALLY HAS EXPLODED OUT OF MY CHEST THEY ARE TOO CUTE I AM DECEASED !!
*slams fist on table* THIS IS THE CUTEST SHIT I'VE EVER READ
So this is basically a webcomic available for free here about two boys falling in love. One is openly out as gay and the other is sort of figuring out his bisexuality and the two of them are just dfsdjkd so freakin cute
!!!!!!
If you're a sucker for fluffy romance this is ...more
I had no idea this book was going to be part one of a many part series, so I am SHOCKED and BETRAYED by that cliffhanger!!!!
This is such a sweet story about Charlie and Nick's developing friendship and feelings. I loved how supportive Nick was in both being a friend and a teammate to Charlie, and in turn, I liked how this wasn't really a story about Charlie coming to terms with his sexuality; he was already out and proud, and he was just grappling with feelings for this supposed straight guy. I ...more
This is such a sweet story about Charlie and Nick's developing friendship and feelings. I loved how supportive Nick was in both being a friend and a teammate to Charlie, and in turn, I liked how this wasn't really a story about Charlie coming to terms with his sexuality; he was already out and proud, and he was just grappling with feelings for this supposed straight guy. I ...more
Alice Oseman's
Heartstopper
is a beautifully poignant graphic novel about identity, friendship, crushes, and the flush of first love.
Most people in school seem to know that Charlie is gay. He’s taken some bullying for it, and it’s toyed with his self-esteem and what he thinks he deserves in terms of relationships, but for the most part, life isn’t too bad.
One day Charlie gets assigned to a new classroom and sits next to Nick Nelson, who is a grade ahead of him. Nick is tall, muscular, popula ...more
Most people in school seem to know that Charlie is gay. He’s taken some bullying for it, and it’s toyed with his self-esteem and what he thinks he deserves in terms of relationships, but for the most part, life isn’t too bad.
One day Charlie gets assigned to a new classroom and sits next to Nick Nelson, who is a grade ahead of him. Nick is tall, muscular, popula ...more
Somewhere between debating on reading this to sacrificing my eating and bathroom needs for this, I journeyed through this book.
I think I’ll go with one of my “my thoughts about this comic” reviews here! Because you already know most of them if you’ve read my continuing "Heartstopper” webcomic review. ;-)
1.) “Are you okay?”
I think I never mentioned this before but I just love Charlie’s sister Tori. She’s so caring and always seems to look right through her brother. Her knowing smile when Charlie left to meet Nick and the hug she gave him when he couldn’t put his feelings into proper words. <333 She’s just amazing and #Si ...more
1.) “Are you okay?”
I think I never mentioned this before but I just love Charlie’s sister Tori. She’s so caring and always seems to look right through her brother. Her knowing smile when Charlie left to meet Nick and the hug she gave him when he couldn’t put his feelings into proper words. <333 She’s just amazing and #Si ...more
Why I haven't read this before??!!
The most lovely story I read for too many time.🥰
And that end?! Why?! Need the 2nd RN...
SEND HELP
Review coming soon... ...more
The most lovely story I read for too many time.🥰
And that end?! Why?! Need the 2nd RN...
SEND HELP
Review coming soon... ...more
How adorable!
3.5 ⭐️
This was my first graphic novel and it was so damn cute!
Charlie and Nick are one school year apart, they've never spoken before until they are seated next to each other in their tutor group.
Soon their acquaintance evolves into friendship. Charlie joins the school rugby team that Nick is on and they realise they have more in common than they first thought.
There is so much more to this book than meets the eye. Characters discovering their sexuality, dealing with bullying and ...more
3.5 ⭐️
This was my first graphic novel and it was so damn cute!
Charlie and Nick are one school year apart, they've never spoken before until they are seated next to each other in their tutor group.
Soon their acquaintance evolves into friendship. Charlie joins the school rugby team that Nick is on and they realise they have more in common than they first thought.
There is so much more to this book than meets the eye. Characters discovering their sexuality, dealing with bullying and ...more
WHOLESOME. GAY.
this was so lovely, and it's not even over!!!!!! the story follows nick & charlie and honestly i am just so blessed by them and this comic.
it's a simple comic about friendship & discovering your sexuality.
the reading format was a little strange to get used to for me (lots of scrolling) but the art work was SO DAMN CUTE. the story was cute and the art work was just perfectly suited to it.
all in all, you gotta read this. not much else to say. ...more
this was so lovely, and it's not even over!!!!!! the story follows nick & charlie and honestly i am just so blessed by them and this comic.
it's a simple comic about friendship & discovering your sexuality.
the reading format was a little strange to get used to for me (lots of scrolling) but the art work was SO DAMN CUTE. the story was cute and the art work was just perfectly suited to it.
all in all, you gotta read this. not much else to say. ...more
Hi hello hi my name is Lily, and these two precious boys own my heart. Oh, and you definitely want this wholesome, pure, and wonderful book in your life.
Also … I may have teared up, when I received my signed copy. :’)
Blog | Bloglovin’ | Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter ...more
Also … I may have teared up, when I received my signed copy. :’)
My first signed and doodled-in copy, and it’s one of my favorite books. 😭💖
— Lily ☁️ (@sprnklsofdreams) December 24, 2018
I guess I’ll be spending my winter break rereading HEARTSTOPPER 🤷🏻♀️✨🎄❄️ pic.twitter.com/OH50rrCBMR
Blog | Bloglovin’ | Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter ...more
Jul 06, 2019
demi. ♡
rated it
it was amazing
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Oh my god...I'm...literally in tears....
...more
Feb 09, 2019
Romie
rated it
really liked it
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rereading this again and again is self-care, I don't make the rules (4.75)
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Okay, I wanted a lot more from the story.
But I now need Volume Two pronto!
But I now need Volume Two pronto!
This is the happy pill us grouches called humanity need.
While reading Heartstopper I quite literally sat in my room sipping my drink, smiling around the straw because what a cute love story! Simple drawings, great characters, and a whole lot of wholesome <3
Thank the lord for Alice Oseman. I just received more than a healthy amount of joy reading about Charlie and Nick. I’m almost certain that although I smiled a lot during this graphic novel, there were a ton of times I didn’t even take note of ...more
While reading Heartstopper I quite literally sat in my room sipping my drink, smiling around the straw because what a cute love story! Simple drawings, great characters, and a whole lot of wholesome <3
Thank the lord for Alice Oseman. I just received more than a healthy amount of joy reading about Charlie and Nick. I’m almost certain that although I smiled a lot during this graphic novel, there were a ton of times I didn’t even take note of ...more
Dec 23, 2017
may ➹
rated it
really liked it
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oh my god, this is literally THE CUTEST thing I’ve ever read??? I’M SCREAMING. I’m actually in love with Nick & Charlie and I just binged the whole thing in the last half hour. I don’t know how I’m going to wait for all the updates but whatever!!!! I’ll just keep rereading it!!!!!
dispatcher: 911, what's your emergency?
me: hello, i'd like to report a robbery. the victim? my heart.
dispatcher: ma'am, that's not a-
me: aLSO THE REST OF THE VOLUMES AREN'T ON LIBBY AND THAT'S A GODDAMN CRIME. ...more
me: hello, i'd like to report a robbery. the victim? my heart.
dispatcher: ma'am, that's not a-
me: aLSO THE REST OF THE VOLUMES AREN'T ON LIBBY AND THAT'S A GODDAMN CRIME. ...more
April 17th 2020: Reread and once again 5 stars! Loved it so much the second time around! I also read this during the Stay Home Reading Rush and talked about it in a vlog on my YouTube channel, you can watch the video here for more of my thoughts: https://youtu.be/JC-O73cVhfI
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4 Stars!
Pretty damn good!
For one who isn’t an expert on comics nor the biggest fan of YA, this was the bees knees.
Topical YA with a punch! Don’t be fooled into thinking this is simple and carefree. It is sweetness and earnestness, all rolled up in teen angst that superbly catches all the doubt, insecurity, and feelings that come with attraction and identity.
Totally accessible and enjoyable and free!
...more
Pretty damn good!
For one who isn’t an expert on comics nor the biggest fan of YA, this was the bees knees.
Topical YA with a punch! Don’t be fooled into thinking this is simple and carefree. It is sweetness and earnestness, all rolled up in teen angst that superbly catches all the doubt, insecurity, and feelings that come with attraction and identity.
Totally accessible and enjoyable and free!
...more
Mar 02, 2019
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it was amazing
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I loved this so much!! It was super cute and gave me so many feels. I can't wait until vol 2 is released later in the year because I need more of these two in my life! Perfect!
UPDATE- I preordered Vol 2 and I can't wait for it to be in my hands. These two are just pure OTP! ...more
UPDATE- I preordered Vol 2 and I can't wait for it to be in my hands. These two are just pure OTP! ...more
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| A Snake and A Lio...: What do you like the most about Heartstopper (Volume 1) and what is one thing you would like to see on the next volume? | 1 | 2 | Dec 18, 2020 10:53AM | |
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Alice Oseman is an author/illustrator and was born in 1994 in Kent, England. She has written four YA contemporary novels about teenage disasters: SOLITAIRE, RADIO SILENCE, I WAS BORN FOR THIS, and LOVELESS. She is also the creator of LGBTQ+ YA romance webcomic HEARTSTOPPER, which is now published in physical form by Hachette Children's Books.
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