Book Review | Heartstopper Volume Two by Alice Oseman

A charming and sweet second addition to the Heartstopper series, Heartstopper Volume Two manages to tug at my heartstrings (yet again).

Click here to see my review of Heartstopper Volume One!

About Heartstopper Volume Two

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure Nick isn't.

As the boys' feelings for one another develop, Nick struggles to place his newfound emotions. Figuring out one's sexuality isn't easy, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his family, friends and most importantly, himself.

Heartstopper Volume Two Review

My review of Heartstopper Volume Two is mostly the same as my review of Heartstopper Volume One. It's wholesome and absolutely adorable. It's like this book (and series) gets better the more I read it.

I seriously devoured every second of reading this.

Compared to the first volume, there were more cute moments between Nick and Charlie. Since they're open with their affection towards one another, we see them holding hands and hugging more.

If you've watched the Netflix series, this volume basically covers episodes 4 to 8!

Speaking of the Netflix adaptation, Elle, played by Yasmin Finney, is in the story now! Elle, a trans girl who used to be from Truham Grammar School for Boys, has transferred to the Higs Girls School. We see her budding romance with ex-schoolmate and Charlie's best friend, Tao Xu.

I will never get over the production team doing Will Gao's, who plays Tao, hair so dirty.

We get to see the dynamic between the boys and their friends. As we follow them on outings, we learn more about their peers. It's interesting to watch the way they interact with those around them. You can even see the stark difference between Nick's friend group and Charlie's friend group.

Even though some of their friend choices may have been questionable, I admire these characters for standing up so bravely for what they believe in. I am once again in awe of Alice Oseman for putting such grit and determination into her characters.

My Recommendation

★★★★★ (5/5)

Like Heartstopper Volume One, Heartstopper Volume Two is a great read for anyone and everyone.

Besides, once you've read the first one, you simply have to continue on with the series. I don't make the rules.

A visual representation of the Heartstopper hyperfixation coming to get me.

Plus, after that cliffhanger at the end of the first volume, I'm sure you're dying to find out what happens to Nick and Charlie.

Heartstopper Volume Two ended with less of a cliffhanger than Volume One did, but I am looking forward to starting the third volume!

I'm not saying I want to make some sort of announcement... but I want to tell the people I care about. And I want you to be able to tell people too. I like you so much! And I love liking you!