Begin with Nick and Charlie
Start with Heartstopper, Volume 1 and continue in order; later volumes are not designed as stand-alone entry points.
Book Series · 6 Books
Heartstopper Books
In order from Heartstopper, Volume 1 to Volume Six.
Alice Oseman's six-volume graphic novel follows classmates Nick and Charlie from an unexpected friendship into first love, growing independence, and the work of caring for themselves and each other.
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Reading order
How to Read the Heartstopper Books
Read Volumes 1–6 in order. Nick and Charlie's relationship, friendships, family lives, and Charlie's mental-health recovery develop continuously, and the final volume closes the story as Nick prepares for college.
The yearbook, coloring book, TV edition, and special hardbacks are optional products or alternate editions, not additional story volumes.
Sources: Alice Oseman's official Heartstopper book list, Alice Oseman's Heartstopper Volume Six page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
This is a warm, affirming teen romance with LGBTQ+ characters, supportive friendships, and caring adults. It also includes coming out, homophobia, bullying, kissing, and later sexual references, so its emotional and relationship content is aimed at teens rather than young elementary readers.
Mental health becomes a major part of the story. The books discuss anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, treatment, and recovery with care but at meaningful length. A child with personal experience of those topics may appreciate a parent knowing they are coming.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2018
Heartstopper, Volume 1
By Alice Oseman
Two boys navigate friendship and unexpected love in high school.
288 pages· 4,088 words· Est. 31 min read
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Summary: Charlie, a shy student, finds himself seated next to Nick, a rugby player, sparking an unexpected friendship. As they face high school challenges, Charlie's feelings deepen, but does Nick feel the same? Amidst confusion and discovery, they explore the complexities of love and identity, learning that sometimes the heart knows best. Will their bond withstand the pressures of growing up?
In reading order
Heartstopper Series
6 books · Published 2018–2026
#1
#1 in Series
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Heartstopper, Volume 1
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2018
Two boys navigate friendship and unexpected love in high school.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Heartstopper, Volume 2
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2019
A kiss changes everything for two best friends, leaving them questioning love and friendship.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Heartstopper, Volume 3
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020
Nick and Charlie navigate love and secrets on a school trip to Paris.
#4
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Heartstopper, Volume 4
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2021
Love's challenges test Charlie and Nick as secrets and fears surface.
#5
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1498
Heartstopper, Volume 5
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023
Can love survive when university looms and confidence wavers?
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1899
Volume Six
Chapter Book · 2026
Two boys face love's challenges as college looms and futures unfold.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Heartstopper series?
There are 6 books in the Heartstopper series. It began with Heartstopper, Volume 1 in 2018, and the newest book, Volume Six, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Heartstopper books in?
Start with Heartstopper, Volume 1 and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Heartstopper books best for?
The series is best for ages 13–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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