A review by jct_unspoiledapple
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I just got on the Heartstopper Train, and I plan on staying on it until it pulls into the station. I am late to the whole buzz surrounding this series and show.  These characters are everything I want from a love story.  The graphics are simply-complex.  Oseman is able to convey subtle emotions in her characters' faces.  She doesn't rely on external context.  She allows the drawings to breathe to the point I am truly immersing myself into the characters' world. Her dialogue and expressions are a gestalt experience.  I don't need physical books, but I need these... I need the whole set.  There are some plusses for being late to a series... I don't have to wait in agony for the next book.  My plan is to read through the complete book set, then try out the show.