Book info

• Title Heartstopper: Volume 3
• Author Alice Oseman
• Year 2020
• Genre Romance

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before.

Thoughts

This volume had a lot of the content from the second series of the TV show - specifically the Paris trip, and the angst around coming out as a couple to their friends. As Nick and Charlie as a couple grow and find out more about each other, so we get more and more invested and in deep with this relationship - along with highlighting mental health issues such as self-harm and eating disorders. It’s all done in a supportive and loving way, and I think there’s a lot more we can get into as this relationship continues (hopefully!) to grow and develop.

Rating: 5 / 5