Review: Heartstopper: Volume 3

Title: Heartstopper Volume 3

Author: Alice Oseman

Artist(s): Alice Oseman

Series/Standalone: Hearstopper Series (Book #3)

Genre: Graphic Novel, LGBT, Contemporary

Pages: 384

Publisher: Hodder's Children Books

Year Published: 2020

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"In this volume we'll see the Heartstopper gang go on a school trip to Paris! Not only are Nick and Charlie navigating a new city, but also telling more people about their relationship AND learning more about the challenges each other are facing in private...

Meanwhile Tao and Elle will face their feelings for each other, Tara and Darcy share more about their relationship origin story, and the teachers supervising the trip seem... rather close...?"

My Rating: 5/5

I really enjoyed the change of setting and the different characters we were able to see in this story. I think that Alice Oseman does a great job of making you care about other characters and their relationships. I wasn't expecting to care so much for side characters and yet, here I am. I also love how cute the art style is in these. I can't wait to read the next installment in the series.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman

Title: Heartstopper Volume 2

Author: Alice Oseman

Series/Standalone: Heartstopper Series (Volume 2)

Genre: LGBT, Contemporary, Graphic Novel, Young Adult

Pages: 320

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Year Published: 2019

Format: Paperback Copy

"Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't.

But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family... and himself."

My Rating: 5/5

These are so incredibly touching and the characters are so heartwarming. I've really been enjoying the cute art style and the storyline. I think this is a great story if you are looking for something cute to read or wanting to feel the warm and fuzzies. It also touches on the idea of coming out and the different ways people feel about speaking about their sexuality. 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman

Title: Heartstopper: Volume One

Author: Alice Oseman

Series/Standalone: Heartstopper Series (Volume 1)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult, LGBT, Contemporary

Pages: 278

Publisher: Scholastic

Year Published: 2016

Format: Paperback Copy (Library Copy)

"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...?

Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Tuham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie- the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months- but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him.

They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner..."

My Rating: 5/5

This graphic novel was exactly what I needed right now. It has the sweetness of a high school self-discovery, two boys finding themselves, and romance. The best way to describe this story was cute and heart-warming. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a quick sweet read, there is a change of pace near the end, but I liked that it kept the intrigue of the story. I look forward to reading the next installment as soon as possible.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny