Book 73 of my 2023 Reading Challenge
read on July 30
Heartstopper: Volume 3
by Alice Oseman
Summary (via the book jacket)
Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom.
But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.
My Opinion
4 stars
This book kept the story moving and there were some cute moments but it wasn't my favorite of the series so far. If the first two books were the ideal romantic situation where everything is new and going well this book felt like the opposite where so many challenges were introduced, both relating to Nick's newfound sexuality (like his brother's reaction) and not (Charlie's struggles, Nick's dad, etc.).
It was still a quick read and I'm jumping right into the next one but it felt like a downer because everything hit all at once from all different angles. I'm not upset those challenges were introduced because they add depth but I do think having them all come up in the span of a 7 day trip was a lot.
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