A review by yvo_about_books
Heartstopper: Volume Three by Alice Oseman

4.0

Finished reading: October 7th 2022

“There's this idea that if you're not straight, you have to tell all you family and friends immediately, like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready.”

It's true that I hardly ever read graphic novels, but I'm making an exception for the Heartstopper books. I admit that I read the first volume only because I needed a graphic novel for a challenge, but I enjoyed my time with Nick and Charlie so much that I decided to continue the series. Volume two was even better, and I've been looking forward to read Heartstopper Volume 3 ever since. While I do think the second volume is still my favorite, I very much enjoyed my time with this story. Nick and Charlie are once again SO adorable, and I loved that the plot took us on a trip to Paris this time around. It was great to do all the sightseeing along with the rest of the cast! It's not all fun and games though, as the story also focuses on more serious topics including bullying, gender discrimination, being outed, mental health, self harm and eating disorder. The balance is still there though, and there are many many adorable moments not only between Nick and Charlie, but also between some of the other (new) couples. If you are looking for a graphic novel with a great cast of characters and the perfect mix of fluffy and profound, the Heartstopper books are an excellent choice.