The UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever * The Guardian *
Best in the series yet * i newspaper *
Nobody writes teenagers like Oseman: her characters feel so real and she handles their struggles - relationships, sex, family and mental illness - with great care and respect. Funny, romantic, and life-affirming, it is the perfect stocking filler for any teenager in your life * The Observer *
The Heartstopper series tells a time-old story of human affection, with a thoroughly wholesome glow...it's the slow suspense of the relationship, and the constant churn of emotion, that proves so absorbing * The Telegraph *
Another gorgeous graphic novel that you absolutely won't want to miss... For the millions of fans of this tender and heartfelt series, the next instalment will be a highlight of the year...These books have brought the genre of graphic novels to a whole new spectrum of readers and for good reason. * GLAMOUR *
Poignant * Metro *
Explores love in the face of change * Radio Times *
Tissues at the ready. It's the final instalment of Oseman's hit graphic novel series which has followed the lives of Nick and Charlie, two teenage boys who fall for each other at school. Along with their friends, we've followed all the ups and downs of their relationship as they navigated family drama, homophobia and mental health issues, alongside the joy of first love.
The successful accompanying Netflix series brought Heartstopper to a new audience and the concluding storyline has been hotly anticipated by fans of the books and show alike. Volume 6 will see Nick head off to university - can his relationship with Charlie survive long-distance?
* BBC News Online *
Very few authors have managed to turn a Tumblr page detailing the stories of characters they created into a cultural phenomenon that has spawned six wildly successful books, three seasons of a TV show adaptation on Netflix, and an upcoming movie! But Alice Oseman really is that author!
Alice has been given her flowers for her authentic and heartfelt depiction of young queer love, with me singing her praises for its aro-ace storyline with Isaac, any chance I get.
Suffice to say that I will be turning in for this closing chapter for the Heartstopper universe...Read this from 2nd July 2026
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