Heartstopper
Readers rate it 4.5 (1.4K on Hardcover)
278 pages · Released 2018 · Alice Oseman
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Educational value
A note for parents
Heartstopper is a charming, character-driven graphic novel centering a developing romance between two teenage boys at a British school. The story emphasizes kindness, self-acceptance, and authentic friendship with virtually no harmful content. It's an affirming read for LGBTQ+ teens and allies, though some younger readers may benefit from maturity to engage with its emotional depth.
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"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...?" -- back cover. "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...?" -- back cover.
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- Boys
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Weak Character Development
- A mix driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Plot driven
- OCD
- lighthearted
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