Heartstopper: A Graphic Novel: Volume 1

"Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works"--

Alice Oseman was born in 1994 in Kent, England, and is a full-time writer and illustrator. She is the creator of the popular Heartstopper series, which will soon be streaming on Netflix as a live-action TV show. Alice is also the author of four YA novels: Solitaire, Radio Silence, I Was Born for This, and Loveless. 

Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book. -- Rainbow Rowell, author of Carry On

You'll smile watching Charlie and Nick open up to one another, and sigh as they tiptoe into romance... falling in love doesn't get more charming than this. -- Ngozi Ukazu, New York Times bestselling author of Check, Please!

* Nick and Charlie's lighthearted and tender romance is delightful, and the genuine heart present in the characters makes for a wholesome and uplifting ride... Incredibly lovable from start to finish. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Realistic yet uplifting, this tale of self-discovery will make readers' hearts skip a beat. -- School Library Journal

The romance and realistic fiction will draw readers in to this sweet story. -- Booklist

Will win readers with its sweet romance, its queer-friendly storyline, and its light-touch relationship drama....This graphic novel lives up to its heart-stopper title. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A warm, comfortable story of fledgling love. -- Publishers Weekly

The storytelling moves effortlessly from tearful poignance to laugh-worthy moments to stirring romance. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books