A review by agiecummings
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

It’s just the fastest thing I’ve ever read. I’m going to be honest, I watched (and fully became obsessed with) the show before reading the graphic novels. Blasphemy, I know. My roommate kindly lent me his copies so I could rectify the situation. And wow am I so glad he did.

This book is so precious. There’s something so lovely about reading about YA, queer love that is just so pure and real and magical for the characters experiencing it. Charlie and Nick are just so precious. You just want to protect them at all costs. And Kit/Joe are basically just the comics come to life so reading this story let me expand on my favorite series and get even more details than the show.

Also, side note, I hate Ben even more than I did after watching the show. What a dickhead. 👏🏼

Loved this sweet little graphic novel. Immediately starting #2.
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