HEARTSTOPPER #1 by Alice Oseman
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Author & Illustrator: Alice Oseman
Soft, wholesome, and full of heart - HEARTSTOPPER is the quiet love story that took the world by storm. With gentle pacing and beautifully simple two-tone artwork, this first volume introduces readers to Nick and Charlie, two boys who meet at school and slowly fall into something neither expected and both desperately needed.
Charlie Spring is thoughtful, anxious, and recovering from a difficult year.
Nick Nelson is cheerful, kind, and the star of the rugby team.
They’re seated together in class, and their friendship sparks like sunlight.
What begins as simple admiration becomes long walks, shared secrets, inside jokes, and feelings too big to ignore. Charlie is sure Nick could never like him back, but Nick is starting to realise things about himself he never questioned before. As they navigate high school, friendships, labels, and self-discovery, Nick and Charlie learn what love can look like when it’s honest, gentle, and safe.
Warm, tender, and quietly life-changing, Heartstopper isn’t just a romance, it’s a story about finding courage, kindness, and someone who sees you exactly as you are.
Why this book deserves a spot on your shelf:
- A slow-burn friendship-to-romance story, featuring kind, relatable characters with real emotional depth
- A comforting, hopeful read about identity and acceptance
- Perfect for fans of YA contemporary and queer coming-of-age stories