So, you’ve already binge-watched the ever-so-charming Heartstopper series on Netflix, and you’re waiting ever-so-patiently to get your hands on the Heartstopper graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. We know. It’s always checked out!
Other than bingeing repeatedly on Charlie and Nick’s friendship-turned-sweet and budding romance on screen, you’re probably wondering what else you can read to ease the wait for Oseman’s books! For series watchers, rest assured that more Heartstopper is coming, all written by Oseman herself. Until then, readers, I give you Heartstopper readalikes full of even more coming-of-age self-discovery, friendship and romance to hold you over.
Graphic Novels
Flamer, by Mike Curato
Bloom, by Kevin Panetta
Check, Please!, by Ngozi Ukazu (series)
On a Sunbeam, by Tillie Walden
Manga Series
Boys Run the Riot, by Keito Gaku
Blue Flag, by Kaito
Our Dreams at Dusk, by Yuhki Kamatani
Novels
Kate in Waiting, by Becky Albertalli
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli
What if it’s Us, by Becky Albertalli
I Think I Love You, by Auriane Desombre
Verona Comics, by Jennifer Dugan
Only Mostly Devastated, by S. Gonzales
Girl Crushed, by Katie Heaney
Boy Meets Boy, by David Levithan
Beast, by Brie Spangler
Between Perfect and Real, by Ray Stoeve
Odd One Out, by Nic Stone
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, by Mariko Tamaki
Kings of B’more, by R. Eric Thomas
Fan Art, by Sarah Tregay
Date me, Bryson Keller, by Kevin Van Whye
The Art of Being Normal, by Lisa Williamson
