Heartstopper Volume Three

A while back, I joined a Heartstopper fan group on Facebook. It’s a rather beautiful group of support, kindness, and real love. It’s not over the top (mostly) and there are some really great discussions. One topic I’ve struggled with is the overwhelming negativity towards Charlie’s mother, Jane. I rather like her. Now, on thisContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume Three”

Heartstopper Volume Two

This volume focused on Nick’s journey of discovering his bisexuality and those early stages of getting to know each other’s friends. These two are so sweet together and I really love watching the friendship group develop and seeing the different ways they support each other. It feels very reminiscent of my high school friend group.Continue reading “Heartstopper Volume Two”

Heartstopper Volume One

There are many aspects of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper world to appreciate. The layers captured in something so simple. For my third time reading this, I really wanted to pay attention to the comic elements. The visuals that tell so much of the story. That broken feeling in this image. The way an abuser can cutContinue reading “Heartstopper Volume One”

I’m a Dork for Heartstopper

I’ll happily admit it. I love this series so much. The sweetness. The emotions. The representation. I’m so happy about the representation. My kids found the graphic novels first and devoured them. Repeatedly. I was hesitant to let them watch the show because of the rating, but they were so adamant. So, we sat downContinue reading “I’m a Dork for Heartstopper”