Heartstopper Volume Two | 
pickNick and Charlie embark on their relationship and it is a delight to watch the enchantment and nervousness of first love. Nick is acknowledging his feelings for Charlie and coming to understand himself better. The boys are navigating friendships and how and when to come out as a couple. It‘s such a fantastic series. So glad that it exists, especially for gay teens out there who need to see themselves in these stories.
pickSome of the more iconic lines make more sense on the written page than they did on TV, but Charlie and Tao's confrontation in the bowling alley loos seems to me better motivated on TV, despite Imogen never having been a favourite character of mine. And although I like the focus on Nick and Charlie, I do miss Isaac.
Forgot to post but I‘ve been taking reading recommendations from my 6th graders and one of them lent me her copy of Heartstopper Vol. 2 😭 I the read the whole thing during one of my lunch periods before break. (No, I did not read Vol. 1 lol) In return, I lent her a copy of Snapdragon, another graphic novel w/ LGBTQ+ characters, & she messaged me on Google Classroom that she‘s loving it so far 🥹
pickThis series is just so sweet. I‘m really enjoying it!
pickSo good. Gave it a 5 star.
Taking a break from novels to read the Heartstopper series. I binged all of season 2 last night; the show is so wonderful, and the books are just as cute.
pickEasy peasy feel good graphic novel about finding yourself and the people who love you and forgetting about the rest. Just flat out feel good stuff. I wish I had this book as an option years ago when kids just like Nick and Charlie sat in my classroom, quiet and confused about where they belonged. Glad this series is there for the sweet kids of today 🖤
And, of course, I teared up reading this part 🍃💕🍂. Nick coming out to his mom as bisexual was beautiful 🍂💕🍃.
My favourite moment in Vol. 2 🍃💕🍂. This made me sooooo happy 🍂💕🍃.
pickI'm officially full to the brim of the warm fuzzies 🍃💕🍂. Charlie's and Nick's love story just gets cuter. I absolutely adored Vol. 2 to the point of actually getting teary at the end. Oseman's characters are a bunch of AMAZING people (bar Harry - I hate that guy!), and I'm certain the world would be a brighter place if they actually existed! I loved getting to know Elle and Tao better and hanging out with Charlie's friends. Vol. 3 next 🍂💕🍃
It‘s tiiiiiiiiiiiime
pickRead for #SeriesLive2023 & introduced through Vol. 1, on @Laughterhp ‘s list for #AuldLangSpine
This is such a sweet series. I‘m not a big reader of graphic novels usually but I find myself caught up in the friendship & developing romance between Nick & Charlie & rooting for them. I‘ll read on.
pickAnother reread for in-person LGBTQ+ book club tonight. Things that stood out: again the panel layout/shape is creatively done. Tao is a much more sympathetic character than I remember. Great depiction of the subtlety of the conflicts Charlie has about not outing Nick. Again, I‘m looking forward to discussing and meeting people at a new-to-me book club.
pickLoving the new kindle for library books. Living for these two boys figuring themselves out together. They‘re so CUTE. I feel so much for Nick trying to figure out these new feelings he has for Charlie. Very nice no pushing discussions throughout are vital to show communication. Such a nice slow growing story for them both playing the love. The “why are straight people like this” was so well put. Beach scene has me laughing with such joy.
#lgbtq
pickThis series is just so stinking cute, I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading this volume. Exactly what I needed to read right now, an adorable, heartwarming, and deeply caring story. I loved the whole thing.
“I Don‘t know… they probably all just think I‘m this… gay nerd…” “Well, you are kind of a gay nerd”
pickThis series is so sweet! Charlie and Nick are both experiencing first love with all the extra complications of same sex relationships and the awfulness of high school. Still, so sweet!
pickSo glad to get this continuation of Charlie and Nick's story. It is so great to see the evolution of a romance, taking it slow and getting to know each other.
pickI'M IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY AT THIS CURRENT TIME
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A gorgeously bookish day with @Emilymdxn 😍
@MatchlessMarie I want you to know that Heartstopper has taken over my entire soul. I have already bought the 2nd one (despite them being available for free online because I simply must own them all) and I've watched the Netflix series about 5 times over😂 #AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
pickMy last book for #Booked2022 ! A coming out story.
This was very sweet. I meant to grab Volume 1, but luckily this one works for the prompt just as well. Nick and Charlie are just friends. Nick is cool with Charlie being gay until a spontaneous kiss comes between them. Will this be the end of the friendship? Or could it be the start of something new?
pickMe reading this book: ☺️😆🥰😭🥰😜😭😭😤🥰😭☺️
All the feels. So good! And yes I requested Volume 3 immediately.
pickCorresponds roughly with the second half of the show, for those keeping track. A sweet and romantic story of Nick accepting he is bi and slowly starting to come out.
pickI have truly enjoyed the two Heartstopper books I‘ve read. They‘re light and sweet, plus the pacing is fantastic.
I will confess, however, that I‘m enjoying the show more. It makes up for what the graphic novels seem to lack for me (which is why they haven‘t been five star reads). I appreciate the more detailed character development and, overall, the actions of the characters feel more realistic to me.
Who me? 🐍
Cracking up because I hadn‘t used this bookmark in a bit, but happened to grab it for this adorable series.
pickCute continuation of Charlie and Nick.
pickThis is becoming one of my favorite graphic novel series. In this volume, Charlie and Nick further explore their relationship. It's both heartfelt and entertaining.
@TheSpineView @SeriesRead2022.
pickI tore through Vol 2 in no time at all. This series is quickly becoming a favorite. I‘m so sad that Vol 3 and 4 both say they have a 12 week wait. I‘m hoping the library gods will smile on me and they‘ll show up sooner. #LGBTQBookBingoFavorite @Kenyazero
pickI read this because kid #2 told me I was missing out. Such an amazing series of books that encompass really teenage problems and not sweep them under the carpet and pretend life is good when its not. Such a moving storyline and brilliant writing and illustrations. Probably my favourite graphic novels yet.
pickI honestly can't wait to read Volumes 3 & 4! My husband found them yesterday and got them for me. My 9 yr old is in love with them as well. Can't wait for some good mommy/daughter bonding.
pickThis one was just as cute and wholesome as the first volume. I just loved seeing the development of Nick and Charlies relationship as well as their own character development.
There was one part in the book where there was a trigger warning for the use of slurs but other than that it was just a sweet story of Nick learning more about himself and his sexuality. There is one part where it is hinted at to Charlie being outed by someone.
Two more #beanstack badges for summer reading.
Dog sitting and one of the dog moms has the entire Heartstopper series! I know what I‘m up to for the weekend! 💕🌈🐾
pickJust as good as the first volume!
pickJust as cute and fluffy as the first volume. ❤
so-soUgh. Young love. The images are perfect for the feelings but I'm not so much for the feelings.
Loved the first book flyning through the second one. Guessing i will have finished the series by the end of the weekend.
pickI adored every bit of this even if it sometimes makes me anxious because I'm reliving bits of my own teenage anxiety.
Anyone else love these books but find yourself unable to watch the Netflix adaptation because you have too many feels? Just me? Alright then.
pickMore precious wholesome queer joy, with bisexuality rep too!! Yes!!
