Heartstopper: Volume Two

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman is a heartwarming graphic novel series following the story of Charlie Spring, an openly gay, highly-strung over-thinker, and Nick Nelson, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, who meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Their unexpected friendship quickly blossoms into something more as Charlie falls for Nick. The series beautifully captures the complexities of young love and self-discovery, exploring themes of friendship, acceptance, and the ups and downs of being LGBTQ+. It is a genuine portrayal of two teenage boys falling in love, set as a prequel to Oseman's novella, Nick and Charlie.