Book Summary:
Charlie Spring is in Year 10 and one of the only guys in his school to come out as gay. That puts a lot of pressure on such a young soul. He survived the bullying, but now he has a different problem – he wants to walk from a "relationship" that isn't healthy for him.
Meeting Nick gave him the courage to walk away. But Nick has done more than that, quickly becoming Charlie's new best friend. Is there a chance that this could be more than friendship? Charlie can only hope.
My Review:
Oh, my goodness. Heartstopper Vol. 1 is such a sweet and endearing story, guys; I'm in love. So are our two leads (I hope!). I'll admit that I had no idea this series had been adapted into a Netflix show until after I read volume one. That said, I think I will finish reading the series before checking it out – just in case there are spoilers.
The romance between Charlie and Nick is incredibly gentle – much like Nick (unless you're threatening somebody he cares about). It's the sort of romance most people dream of, full of dedication and slow-burn.
I was initially hesitant to read Heartstopper Vol. 1 because of the rugby subplot. Sports aren't my thing, and I was worried I couldn't follow along. That said, I had zero issues! It doesn't delve too much into rugby or require readers to have an extensive knowledge of the sport. So don't let that stop you from checking out this lovely read.
Highlights:
LGBT
M/M Romance
Endearing
Adapted into a Netflix show
Trigger Warnings:
Homophobia
Assault/Bullying
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 3 July, 2023: Finished reading
- 3 July, 2023: Reviewed