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Heartstopper Volume 1
by Alice Oseman
11/02/20: Third read. Still wonderful. You all need to read this series.
13/08/19: Second read. This is still absolutely perfect. My only new thought is that Nick lowkey reminds me of James from Derry Girls, mostly in the part where he's imitating being a lad.
20/02/19: First read.
Review can also be found on my blog.
*) Solitaire ★★★½
content warnings: violence, homophobia, attempted sexual assault
representation: main m/m relationship, main gay character, main bisexual character, main asian character, side bisexual character, side indian character, side gay woman of colour, minor interracial f/f relationship
As did a lot of people, I read this originally as the first two chapters of a fantastic webcomic. And it’s still fantastic in physical form!
This is a prequel to Alice Oseman’s debut novel Solitaire and follows that books protagonist’s younger brother, Charlie, as he meets and falls in love with Nick Nelson. This graphic novel is extremely different from Solitaire, which is a pretty angsty book, with a much lighter tone and simpler story.
Re-reading these boys falling in love was quite possibly the best experience of my entire life. Charlie and Nick are so endearing and lovable, and watching them become friends and then starting to like each other as more than friends is the purest experience, 10/10 would recommend.
The supporting cast is also great. There’s Charlie’s friend, Tao, who is quite protective of Charlie and doesn’t want him falling in love with a straight boy; Solitaire’s protagonist, Tori, pops up in this several times and it’s an absolute delight to watch her interactions with her brother; the P.E. teacher, Miss Singh, who reminds me a lot of the fencing coach from Fence, is a fun addition; and finally, the most important character in the entire series, Nick’s dog Nellie!
Alice Oseman’s art style is also just so cute. I love that it’s black and white and kind of rough in parts; adds to the charm and overall aesthetic of the series.
If you want a cute contemporary graphic novel that’s a quick read, this is definitely the one for you!
13/08/19: Second read. This is still absolutely perfect. My only new thought is that Nick lowkey reminds me of James from Derry Girls, mostly in the part where he's imitating being a lad.
20/02/19: First read.
Review can also be found on my blog.
*) Solitaire ★★★½
content warnings: violence, homophobia, attempted sexual assault
representation: main m/m relationship, main gay character, main bisexual character, main asian character, side bisexual character, side indian character, side gay woman of colour, minor interracial f/f relationship
“I fell for a straight boy… haha…”
As did a lot of people, I read this originally as the first two chapters of a fantastic webcomic. And it’s still fantastic in physical form!
This is a prequel to Alice Oseman’s debut novel Solitaire and follows that books protagonist’s younger brother, Charlie, as he meets and falls in love with Nick Nelson. This graphic novel is extremely different from Solitaire, which is a pretty angsty book, with a much lighter tone and simpler story.
Re-reading these boys falling in love was quite possibly the best experience of my entire life. Charlie and Nick are so endearing and lovable, and watching them become friends and then starting to like each other as more than friends is the purest experience, 10/10 would recommend.
The supporting cast is also great. There’s Charlie’s friend, Tao, who is quite protective of Charlie and doesn’t want him falling in love with a straight boy; Solitaire’s protagonist, Tori, pops up in this several times and it’s an absolute delight to watch her interactions with her brother; the P.E. teacher, Miss Singh, who reminds me a lot of the fencing coach from Fence, is a fun addition; and finally, the most important character in the entire series, Nick’s dog Nellie!
Alice Oseman’s art style is also just so cute. I love that it’s black and white and kind of rough in parts; adds to the charm and overall aesthetic of the series.
If you want a cute contemporary graphic novel that’s a quick read, this is definitely the one for you!