A review by mkw1lson
Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I am not much of a comic/graphic novel reader, but here we are! I watched the TV show first and absolutely adored it, so I figured why not give the comics a try!

One thing working against the comics for a TV show watcher, the adaption is SO accurate, that it sometimes feels like you're just reading the script for the TV show. That said, and giving the book its credit as it did come first, it is very good! It was cute and sweet, it showed queer relationships in a very real way, it's teen boys having a crush on each other and figuring out what that means, and how to come to terms with this new thing. It's very cute and sweet and a bit nostalgic even!