Heartstopper: Volume Five
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the Heartstopper series.
Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house … But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?
By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.
Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.
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Alice Oseman
Alice Oseman is a name that has become synonymous with heartfelt, authentic storytelling that resonates deeply with readers, especially those navigating the complexities of adolescence and young adulthood. Born in the UK, Oseman started her writing journey at a young age, and her first novel, Solitaire, quickly marked her as a unique voice in contemporary YA fiction. However, it was her webcomic-turned-series, Heartstopper, that truly catapulted her into the spotlight. The series, with its gentle exploration of love, friendship, and self-discovery, has garnered a devoted fanbase and been adapted into a successful Netflix series, solidifying Oseman’s place in the literary world.
Heartstopper
In a world where love and friendship are often anything but simple, Heartstopper stands as a refreshing, heartwarming reminder of the beauty in self-discovery and the complexity of human connections. This graphic novel series follows the tender journey of Nick and Charlie, two boys whose unexpected friendship gradually blossoms into something deeper. Navigating the ups and downs of teenage life, Heartstopper explores themes of identity, love, and belonging with an honesty that resonates with readers of all ages.
Heartstopper consists of five primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

