Solitaire is an emotionally mature YA novel centered on mental health, depression, and anxiety that deals with heavier themes than typical teen fiction. While it includes positive messages about friendship and connection, it explores dark emotional territory including self-harm and suicidal ideation. The book also introduces early LGBTQ+ characters (Nick and Charlie) and includes LGBTQ+ themes among the ensemble cast, though they are not central to this installment.
The amazing novel that introduced Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -- and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori Spring isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Alice Oseman's stunning, unflinchinghonest debut novel, whi...The amazing novel that introduced Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -- and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori Spring isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Alice Oseman's stunning, unflinchinghonest debut novel, which first introduced her fan-favorite Heartstopper characters Nick and Charlie.