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Heartstopper began as a webcomic by Alice Oseman that went viral, gaining more than 50 million views
. Oseman has been publishing Heartstopper as a six-volume series of graphic novels since 2019, the final volume of which is forthcoming. Heartstopper: Volume 1, is an LGBTQ+, young adult romance that tells the heartwarming love story of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson and explores themes of gender and sexual identity, bullying, and self-discovery. The series has sold more than one million print copies and was adapted by Netflix into an immensely popular show, its second season garnering over six million viewers.Read the full book summary, the full book analysis, and explanations of important quotes from Heartstopper: Volume 1.