4.5

Heartstopper

Alice Oseman
Book
April
2022

Review:

This was so good! I really wish I could just pick up the next book right now but it is checked out from the library. I think it is so exciting that the tv show just came out and I will definitely be binging that this weekend. It was a really cute story about two boys going through high school. It felt so normal that part of me expects it to be someone at my school. The artwork was amazing and the characters had great dimensions. I wish I could read the next one because I feel like that one will be slightly more interesting just because the drama will start. Great book!

Trigger Warnings:
Emotionally abusive relationship, One incident of a non-consensual kiss Brief references to past homophobia (including uses of homophobic slurs), and Brief references to past bullying

Synopsis From Book:

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 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months - but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner...
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