Everyone knows Charlie Spring is gay. There was a time he was bullied, but things have improved and he's now considered one of the popular crowd. He is in a confusing relationship with Ben. Ben is gay, but still "dates" a girl as cover for the fact he hasn't come out. Charlie is finding things with Ben to be uncomfortable. Ben is demanding and recently abusive.
When classes change midway through the year, Charlie meets someone new. Nick Nelson is a year older and as a rugby player, he's definitely different than what Charlie is used to. They enjoy each others' company during class, and Charlie is surprised when Nick suggests he join the rugby team. Charlie isn't exactly into sports, but Nick tells him as a fast runner he could be helpful to the team.
Friendship soon becomes more for Charlie. He's fairly certain that Nick is straight, but he's getting signals from the guy that suggest otherwise. Things are heating up, but it isn't until the night of a fellow classmate's birthday party that Charlie knows the truth. They just might be taking their relationship to the next level.
In her author comments, Alice Oseman explains that Charlie and Nick are characters in her earlier novel SOLITAIRE, and that their story has been tempting her for quite some time. This graphic novel with satisfy romantics and LGBTQ+ readers alike. They will also be happy to know the story will continue in HEARTSTOPPER #2.
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