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Heartstopper #5
Heartstopper: Volume Five
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series.
Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?
By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.
Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.
Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?
By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.
Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.
336 pages, Paperback
First published December 7, 2023
About the author
Alice Oseman
62 books85.1k followersAlice Oseman is an award-winning author, illustrator, and screenwriter, and was born in 1994 in Kent, England. She has written four YA contemporary novels about teenage disasters: SOLITAIRE, RADIO SILENCE, I WAS BORN FOR THIS, and LOVELESS. She is the creator of LGBTQ+ YA romance webcomic HEARTSTOPPER, which is now published in physical form by Hachette Children's Books, and she is the writer, creator, and executive producer for the television adaptation of HEARTSTOPPER, which is set to be released on Netflix.
Alice’s first novel SOLITAIRE was published when she was nineteen. Her YA novels have been nominated for the YA Book Prize, the Inky Awards, the Carnegie Medal, and the Goodreads Choice Awards.
Alongside writing and drawing, Alice enjoys playing the piano semi-proficiently, Pokémon games, and purchasing too many Converse.
Find Alice on Twitter and Instagram @AliceOseman.
Alice’s first novel SOLITAIRE was published when she was nineteen. Her YA novels have been nominated for the YA Book Prize, the Inky Awards, the Carnegie Medal, and the Goodreads Choice Awards.
Alongside writing and drawing, Alice enjoys playing the piano semi-proficiently, Pokémon games, and purchasing too many Converse.
Find Alice on Twitter and Instagram @AliceOseman.
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March 27, 2024
i don't know how and don't ask me any followup questions but i'm pretty sure these books contain the power to bring about world peace.
the last few of these have gotten very serious and i have always doubted the ability of graphic novels to cover serious topics and sadly they proved my doubts. but i don't want to talk about that. i want to talk about how in THIS ONE, it had serious topics AND sweet moments AND was so cute AND was relatable AND reminded me why i loved this series in the first place.
just in time for it to end in the next one.
trauma.
bottom line: we should just get adorable graphic novels forever.
the last few of these have gotten very serious and i have always doubted the ability of graphic novels to cover serious topics and sadly they proved my doubts. but i don't want to talk about that. i want to talk about how in THIS ONE, it had serious topics AND sweet moments AND was so cute AND was relatable AND reminded me why i loved this series in the first place.
just in time for it to end in the next one.
trauma.
bottom line: we should just get adorable graphic novels forever.
December 26, 2023
update : i'm so happy to know that a sixth volume will be published but i want it in my hands right now at this second, i cannot wait for much longer !!!
FINAL INSTALLMENT ?? 🤨 Alice Oseman this is not going to work, do you not understand that I cherish this series more than my own (miserable) life ?
FINAL INSTALLMENT ?? 🤨 Alice Oseman this is not going to work, do you not understand that I cherish this series more than my own (miserable) life ?
December 23, 2023
I’m overwhelmed with so much tenderness for these characters. I’ve been reading Heartstopper since I was 17 and it has brought me so much joy, comfort, and solace over the years. It was a companion and an integral part of my journey of queer becoming. And as we’re inching towards the end of the series—there is only one volume left—I can’t help but miss it already :(
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May 7, 2020God has spoken and she says yes to more wholesomeness and queer kids in these trying times
February 26, 2024
This is Volume 5 of Heartstopper!
(Contains chapter 7 of the comic)
See you in the final volume...
(Contains chapter 7 of the comic)
See you in the final volume...
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January 5, 2021Me: I think you have something of mine.
2022: I believe not, miss.
Me: Yes, you do. Don't deny it!
2022: Well then, you'll have to wait for a year to get it from me.
Me: No. I'm smarter than that.
*gets into a time machine*
2022: I believe not, miss.
Me: Yes, you do. Don't deny it!
2022: Well then, you'll have to wait for a year to get it from me.
Me: No. I'm smarter than that.
*gets into a time machine*
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April 25, 2022wAIT, WHY IT SAYS 2023 AND FINAL INSTALMENT? I thought this was going to go forever. I mean, I need them more than the air itself. They're my air. What is happening??!?!?!?!
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Dear Alice Oseman: dO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED THIS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD? RIGHT. NOW. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL 2022, I'M GONNA CRY
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Dear Alice Oseman: dO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED THIS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD? RIGHT. NOW. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL 2022, I'M GONNA CRY
December 21, 2023
Get ready to sob and love every moment of it because Heartstopper is back! Alice Oseman continues to deliver queer joy and charming storytelling with an adorable balance of cute romance and earnest investigations of heavy, complex emotions. It feels like it has been forever but it’s so lovely to be back with this crew.
Heartstopper has always plunged into difficult yet relatable subjects and this fifth volume is no different. Oseman has always done an excellent job at crafting her characters to feel like authentic teenagers and here we get to witness them growing up a bit more and heading into the next stage of life: college. We also get to experience Nick setting out in the world on his own while Charlie is back at home and even after 5 marvelous volumes I’m always thrilled to find the characters reading as increasingly nuanced yet still familiar. Going away to college issues were addressed in Oseman’s much earlier novella Nick and Charlie, and while this touches on some similar themes this is a completely different story.
Though college isn’t the only hurdle here, as anxieties about sex dominate a lot of Charlie’s narrative. As always, Oseman does a great job at representing these issues in an age-authentic way and the character’s emotions practically jump right off the page. There’s some other interesting dynamics to this story too, from discussions on asexuality and also a peek into Charlie’s mom’s childhood. While some of the side characters are a bit more in the background, I’ve always found the series does a good job of making them all rather dynamic and interesting instead of all just extensions of the main characters.
All in all, this is another heartwarming edition to an already endearing series. I can’t wait for the next volume, though *gasp* I hear it is to be the final episode in the Heartstopper saga.
5/5
Heartstopper has always plunged into difficult yet relatable subjects and this fifth volume is no different. Oseman has always done an excellent job at crafting her characters to feel like authentic teenagers and here we get to witness them growing up a bit more and heading into the next stage of life: college. We also get to experience Nick setting out in the world on his own while Charlie is back at home and even after 5 marvelous volumes I’m always thrilled to find the characters reading as increasingly nuanced yet still familiar. Going away to college issues were addressed in Oseman’s much earlier novella Nick and Charlie, and while this touches on some similar themes this is a completely different story.
Though college isn’t the only hurdle here, as anxieties about sex dominate a lot of Charlie’s narrative. As always, Oseman does a great job at representing these issues in an age-authentic way and the character’s emotions practically jump right off the page. There’s some other interesting dynamics to this story too, from discussions on asexuality and also a peek into Charlie’s mom’s childhood. While some of the side characters are a bit more in the background, I’ve always found the series does a good job of making them all rather dynamic and interesting instead of all just extensions of the main characters.
All in all, this is another heartwarming edition to an already endearing series. I can’t wait for the next volume, though *gasp* I hear it is to be the final episode in the Heartstopper saga.
5/5
January 3, 2024
sweet nothing - taylor swift.
December 24, 2023
edit: ATTENTION PEOPLE!!!!!
alice just announced this volume is not going to be the last! there's gonna be a sixth one. i'm so happy rn 🥹🥹🥹
WhAT dO yOU mEAN FiNAl inSTalMent??!!!
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istg alice oseman manges to cure my depression in every way humanly possible all. the. time! i honest to god don't know how she does it! 😭
alice just announced this volume is not going to be the last! there's gonna be a sixth one. i'm so happy rn 🥹🥹🥹
WhAT dO yOU mEAN FiNAl inSTalMent??!!!
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istg alice oseman manges to cure my depression in every way humanly possible all. the. time! i honest to god don't know how she does it! 😭
January 2, 2024
Reading this was the best way to kick off the new year!! 🥹😭 I love Nick and Charlie so much. They’re adorable and they give me all the feels. I especially loved this volume, the way they navigate their feelings for each other and communicate is just precious!!! I can’t wait for the final volume!
December 15, 2023
This series is pure joy :’)
February 18, 2024
—— 4. ✰ stars.
This was so cute 😭 I love them so much.
rtc? Maybe ?
Feb 18: FINALLY 😭😭😭😭 let’s do it for the gays 🫶🏼🏳️🌈 ( I’m the gays )
why I feel like I have been waiting for this for 3 years ? I LITERALLY CANT NOT WAIT TO HAVE IT ON MY LITTLE GAY HANDS 😭
ALSO. This cover is the cutest one so far and I will die on that hill.
This was so cute 😭 I love them so much.
rtc? Maybe ?
Feb 18: FINALLY 😭😭😭😭 let’s do it for the gays 🫶🏼🏳️🌈 ( I’m the gays )
why I feel like I have been waiting for this for 3 years ? I LITERALLY CANT NOT WAIT TO HAVE IT ON MY LITTLE GAY HANDS 😭
ALSO. This cover is the cutest one so far and I will die on that hill.
December 29, 2023
i will never get tired of seeing Nick and Charlie’s relationship progress🥹. the open communication and love they have for each other will always be my favorite thing on planet earth honestly. the way all topics in this series are handled with such care in a way that manages to be relatable regardless of your own age and sexuality is amazing to me💘. also, shout out to Elle in this volume cause she’s the type of friend that i’m the most similar to irl and i loved her straight forward approach lol🤝🏽
side note: the first journal entry of this volume is actually dated on my birthday!! so obviously i’m taking that as a direct gift to me since i love this series.. tysm🥰
side note: the first journal entry of this volume is actually dated on my birthday!! so obviously i’m taking that as a direct gift to me since i love this series.. tysm🥰
December 28, 2023
This is the first volume I've read without reading it online first, so everything was new to me. I still managed to read it too fast, though. 😅
I love Nick and Charlie, and their friends, so much. They have come a long way since the beginning of the story and they have really grown as characters, especially Charlie. I loved how some more serious and mature topics are handled here. As with the previous volumes, a lot can be learned here about communication, being supportive and accepting people for who they are.
But what I loved the most is that, despite facing new challenges, Nick and Charlie are still so sweet and adorable with each other. This was just as heartwarming as the rest of the series.
Looking forward to volume 6!
I love Nick and Charlie, and their friends, so much. They have come a long way since the beginning of the story and they have really grown as characters, especially Charlie. I loved how some more serious and mature topics are handled here. As with the previous volumes, a lot can be learned here about communication, being supportive and accepting people for who they are.
But what I loved the most is that, despite facing new challenges, Nick and Charlie are still so sweet and adorable with each other. This was just as heartwarming as the rest of the series.
Looking forward to volume 6!
November 16, 2023
Uważam, że każdy tom Heartstoppera jest coraz dojrzalszy, co ma sens, bo w pewien sposób historia dopasowuje się do bohaterów i tego, co aktualnie przeżywają. Ten tom wyjątkowo mocno skupia się na s3ksualności, co jest mega ważnym elementem bycia człowiekiem. Pojawiają się tu głosy nastolatków, osób które już coś robiły, które się tym stresują, które są aseksualne i które nie wiedzą jak podejść do tematu. Bardzo budująca i pozytywna część ⭐️
TW rany po SH, tr4uma, przem0c (wspomnienie), spożywanie alkoholu
TW rany po SH, tr4uma, przem0c (wspomnienie), spożywanie alkoholu
December 24, 2023
i think i outgrew these :(
January 3, 2024
future generations are so lucky to grow up with these books 🥰🥰🥰
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December 11, 2023emotionally destroyed me in a good way......always in a good way
January 10, 2024
The representation in this book is unmatched.
Let me list off just the things I *remember* being represented through the series…
(‼️Some of these things are self discoveries the characters have throughout the series. If you haven’t read them yet, this may be spoilers. Though I don’t think someone’s sexuality should be considered a spoiler but that’s a conversation for another day…)
Charlie is gay, has an ED and extreme anxiety.
Nick is bisexual.
Tao is Chinese, straight and dating a trans woman.
Tori is asexual and heteroromantic.
Elle is half Egyptian and a trans woman.
Tara is Black and a lesbian.
Darcy is a lesbian.
Aled is demisexual.
Sahar is Arabian, plump and bisexual.
Michael is pansexual.
Mr. Farouk is Arabic and gay.
Mr. Ajayi is Black and gay.
Coach Singh is a lesbian (not stated but I believe she is of Indian decent).
Otis is Black.
Aleena wears a hijab.
Jay is nonbinary.
This being my first read of 2024 was such a fantastic idea. I love these characters and this world and the art style and the vibes and EVERYTHING. It’s just so heartwarming.
I can’t recommend this series enough to any and everyone. This will mend your broken heart. I’m a doctor and I know this to be true 👩🏻⚕️🫡
Let me list off just the things I *remember* being represented through the series…
(‼️Some of these things are self discoveries the characters have throughout the series. If you haven’t read them yet, this may be spoilers. Though I don’t think someone’s sexuality should be considered a spoiler but that’s a conversation for another day…)
Charlie is gay, has an ED and extreme anxiety.
Nick is bisexual.
Tao is Chinese, straight and dating a trans woman.
Tori is asexual and heteroromantic.
Elle is half Egyptian and a trans woman.
Tara is Black and a lesbian.
Darcy is a lesbian.
Aled is demisexual.
Sahar is Arabian, plump and bisexual.
Michael is pansexual.
Mr. Farouk is Arabic and gay.
Mr. Ajayi is Black and gay.
Coach Singh is a lesbian (not stated but I believe she is of Indian decent).
Otis is Black.
Aleena wears a hijab.
Jay is nonbinary.
This being my first read of 2024 was such a fantastic idea. I love these characters and this world and the art style and the vibes and EVERYTHING. It’s just so heartwarming.
I can’t recommend this series enough to any and everyone. This will mend your broken heart. I’m a doctor and I know this to be true 👩🏻⚕️🫡
February 10, 2024
Am a wink disappointed as I read this volume so fast and it ended so soon 😭😭😄😄😄🥲🥲🥲
I just didn’t give myself a moment to feel, cry or laugh. Whose fault?! MINE!
Want. ***Am already celebrating the Season 2 adaptation*** 💖
I just didn’t give myself a moment to feel, cry or laugh. Whose fault?! MINE!
Want. ***Am already celebrating the Season 2 adaptation*** 💖
January 17, 2024
A heartwarming first 5-star read of 2024! This series does a beautiful job at discussing important and universal teenage experiences in such a loving, accessible and healthy way. I will forever adore and recommend this series, I can't wait for the last and final volume!
December 31, 2023
I'M SAD!
WHY CAN'T THIS COME OUT NOW!
I HAVE TO WAIT TILL FEB 2ND 2023 TO READ THIS, IT'S RIDICULOUS
Unless by some chance Webtoon gets it earlier, i'M COUNTING ON YOU WEBTOON
WHY CAN'T THIS COME OUT NOW!
I HAVE TO WAIT TILL FEB 2ND 2023 TO READ THIS, IT'S RIDICULOUS
December 11, 2023
I need it now. Would sell my left arm to get this book early.
February 5, 2024
💐this is such a cute and light graphic novel: I love how Nick and Charlie's relationship is described, it's realistic, in a good way!!
I kind of grew up with them so yeah, I fear I'm extremely biased with my rating but their character development and their relationship?? Beautiful😽and I loved the way Nick's mom was the most supportive parent ever, she's the best!!💞it was a sweet and comforting book, I can't wait to read the last one💐
𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘
I was 14 when I read the first volume of this series, and now I'm 17. I'm so excited to read this🤧
I kind of grew up with them so yeah, I fear I'm extremely biased with my rating but their character development and their relationship?? Beautiful😽and I loved the way Nick's mom was the most supportive parent ever, she's the best!!💞it was a sweet and comforting book, I can't wait to read the last one💐
𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘𔓘
I was 14 when I read the first volume of this series, and now I'm 17. I'm so excited to read this🤧
March 23, 2024
the softest, sweetest and cuddliest boys ever. love them💓
January 23, 2024
･:*:･ﾟ⁀➷ 4/5 ★
Ahhhh this was just so freaking cute and wholesome 🥹🥹 I've thoroughly enjoyed every volume in this series and this one was no different! 🫶🫶
I just love how heartstopper is so cute and fluffy, while still having depth & tackling serious topics. This particular volume talked a lot about charlie's mental illness and anoxeria, nick's worries about not knowing what to do with his future and intimacy. I thought that was done really well 🥺🥺
Plus these graphic novels are just a small piece of happiness ❤️🩹❤️🩹 i lovee the art style and the wholesome moments made me so happy. nick and charlie deserve the world 🫂🫂
Overall, if you haven't read Heartstopper yet, i would definitely recommend 💘💘
《 2024 Challenge: Book 13 of 115 》
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This was just as cute & wholesome as ever 🥹🥹 not my fav volume in the series, but I really enjoyed it 💘💘
Rtc!✨️
Ahhhh this was just so freaking cute and wholesome 🥹🥹 I've thoroughly enjoyed every volume in this series and this one was no different! 🫶🫶
I just love how heartstopper is so cute and fluffy, while still having depth & tackling serious topics. This particular volume talked a lot about charlie's mental illness and anoxeria, nick's worries about not knowing what to do with his future and intimacy. I thought that was done really well 🥺🥺
Plus these graphic novels are just a small piece of happiness ❤️🩹❤️🩹 i lovee the art style and the wholesome moments made me so happy. nick and charlie deserve the world 🫂🫂
Overall, if you haven't read Heartstopper yet, i would definitely recommend 💘💘
《 2024 Challenge: Book 13 of 115 》
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This was just as cute & wholesome as ever 🥹🥹 not my fav volume in the series, but I really enjoyed it 💘💘
Rtc!✨️
December 7, 2023
Wie immer absoluter Balsam für die Seele <3.
December 11, 2023
Demasiado personal para mi
April 15, 2024
|| 2.5 stars ||
These graphic novels are obviously cute, but they’re getting a little boring and repetitive to me.
Sometimes this series kind of feels like an after-school special that’s trying to lecture me on teenage or woke topics in a slightly infantilizing way. That’s not to say that that’s always bad (certainly not!), but it doesn’t really lead to a particularly good story for people above a certain age.
Also, considering the childish, wholesome vibe of the overall series, I found it a little awkward that the whole plot of this installment was about Nick and Charlie wanting to have sex. It just felt a bit out-of-place in my eyes, but that could just be a me thing.
'Heartstopper' series:
Volume One - 3.0 stars
Volume Two - 4.0 stars
Volume Three - 2.5 stars
Volume Four - 4.0 stars
Volume Five - 2.5 stars
Companion Novel:
Nick and Charlie - 3.0 stars
These graphic novels are obviously cute, but they’re getting a little boring and repetitive to me.
Sometimes this series kind of feels like an after-school special that’s trying to lecture me on teenage or woke topics in a slightly infantilizing way. That’s not to say that that’s always bad (certainly not!), but it doesn’t really lead to a particularly good story for people above a certain age.
Also, considering the childish, wholesome vibe of the overall series, I found it a little awkward that the whole plot of this installment was about Nick and Charlie wanting to have sex. It just felt a bit out-of-place in my eyes, but that could just be a me thing.
'Heartstopper' series:
Volume One - 3.0 stars
Volume Two - 4.0 stars
Volume Three - 2.5 stars
Volume Four - 4.0 stars
Volume Five - 2.5 stars
Companion Novel:
Nick and Charlie - 3.0 stars
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