A review by antonishapolitepeoples
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book...man this book. It was so soft and sweet and amazing...and then it had me in tears at the end. Charlie and Nick are so wholesome and loveable and seeing their friendship grow is amazing. There is no insta-love that you typically see when romance is presented on page. There is a genuine friendship that develops and that leads to questions of romantic feelings, unknown sexuality, and so many more things. Even the dialogue between side characters as they learn to see Charlie as more than just the "gay boy" is so heartwarming. I cannot wait to continue in this series.