The Heartstopper Series

By Alice Oseman

Nick and Charlie’s friendship blossoms into love as they face identity, friendship, school and growing-up together.

heartfelt · insightful · relatable · tender

Pageticker community rating

Average 5, from 6 readers

What is The Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman about?

Originally created as a webcomic in 2016 and collected in print from 2018, Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper follows Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson from an unexpected friendship to a tender, evolving relationship. Across the series, they navigate school, coming out, family, friendship, identity and the uncertainties of growing up, while supporting one another through increasingly serious challenges. Ideal for readers aged 12 and above who enjoy LGBTQ+ graphic novels, romance and realistic teenage stories. Includes bullying, homophobia, an unwanted kiss, mental-health difficulties, eating disorders, self-harm references and sexual references.

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Graphic Novels

About the author

Alice Oseman is a talented author and illustrator from England. She is best known for creating the popular Heartstopper series, which tells the story of friendship and kindness. Alice loves drawing and writing stories that make people smile. Her books are enjoyed by readers all over the world.

All the books in The Heartstopper series (in order)

Heartstopper Volume 1

by Alice Oseman

Book 1 of 5

Love grows stronger, but Charlie’s health and Nick’s secret make everything more complicated.

Heartstopper Volume 2

by Alice Oseman

Book 2 of 5

A bullied boy’s friendship with a popular rugby player sparks surprising questions about love and identity.

Heartstopper Volume 3

by Alice Oseman

Book 3 of 5

Can love, trust and self-acceptance help Charlie and Nick face their biggest challenge yet?

Heartstopper Volume 4

by Alice Oseman

Book 4 of 5

As Charlie and Nick grow closer, can love survive secrets, worries and a difficult new beginning?

Heartstopper Volume 5

by Alice Oseman

Book 5 of 5

Love grows stronger, but Charlie’s health worries leave Nick facing a difficult question.

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