NICK AND CHARLIE by Alice Oseman
HARDCOVER
Author & Illustrator: Alice Oseman
A tender and beautifully honest story - NICK AND CHARLIE follows the beloved Heartstopper couple as they face a new kind of challenge: the future. This novella steps beyond the graphic novels and shows a more intimate, emotional side of their relationship as the boys navigate change, distance, and growing up.
Nick and Charlie have always felt unbreakable. They laugh together, study together, love each other deeply - and the thought of being apart feels impossible. But with Nick heading off to university and Charlie still in sixth form, the question no one wants to ask starts to hover around them: Can first love survive time and distance?
At first, the answer seems easy. Of course they’ll stay together. But feelings get tangled, insecurities whisper louder than truth, and silence becomes the sharpest barrier between them. Charlie worries he’s holding Nick back; Nick fears Charlie is slipping away. Love is still there - strong and real - but sometimes that isn’t enough unless both people fight to hold on.
Soft, painful, hopeful - this novella is a bridge between adolescence and adulthood, showing that love isn't just about being together, but choosing each other even when the future feels uncertain. A must-read for Heartstopper fans who want to see Nick and Charlie take their next brave step.
Why this book deserves a spot on your shelf:
- A raw and emotional look at long-distance love, that deepens the Heartstopper universe with vulnerability and honesty
- A beautiful exploration of communication, growth, and holding on
- Ideal for fans of Nick and Charlie who want to see what happens after happily ever after