HeartstopperHeartstopper
Score Modern
What it's about
Charlie, a highly strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more? Alice Oseman's graphic novel tells their story with warmth and gentle humor.
Why it's worth reading
It became a worldwide phenomenon and inspired a hit Netflix series. It's a sweet, hopeful love story that many readers say made them feel seen.
You'll love it if you liked
Red, White & Royal Blue
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
The Perks of Being a WallflowerGood to know
It's a graphic novel and reads in an hour. It's the first of several volumes.
By the numbers
- Readers98 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #38 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #334 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #660 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Moving
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Quick answers
Is Heartstopper worth reading?
Yes. It became a worldwide phenomenon and inspired a hit Netflix series. It ranks #660 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Heartstopper about?
Charlie, a highly strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more? Alice Oseman's graphic novel tells their story with warmth and gentle humor.
How long does it take to read Heartstopper?
About 7 hours (263 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Heartstopper?
If you liked it, try Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz or The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.