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Quick Answer

Start with Volume 1 (2019).

The complete reading order for the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with Volume 1 (2019).

  • •Nick and Charlie and This Winter are optional companions from Oseman's Solitaire universe.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order5 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

Heartstopper: Volume 1

Pub: 2019

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ... until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realise.

2

Heartstopper: Volume 2

Pub: 2019

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heartstopper: Volume 1".

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure the Nick isn't. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself.

3

Heartstopper: Volume 3

Pub: 2020

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heartstopper: Volume 2".

Nick and Charlie continue to navigate their budding romance as they face new challenges at school and at home. Nick grapples with his family's expectations while Charlie deals with his own insecurities, and together they confront issues of identity, friendship, and mental health, deepening their bond and setting the stage for future adventures.

4

Heartstopper: Volume 4

Pub: 2021

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heartstopper: Volume 3".

Charlie and Nick deepen their relationship while confronting new challenges: Nick’s family dynamics, Charlie’s lingering trauma, and the pressures of university life. The volume explores themes of love, identity, and mental health with the series' signature warmth and humor.

5

Heartstopper: Volume 5

Pub: 2023

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heartstopper: Volume 4".

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Heartstopper in?

Start with Volume 1 (2019).

How many books are in Heartstopper?

5 main books, published 2019–2023.

Can I read Heartstopper out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.

Has Heartstopper been adapted for TV or film?

Netflix's Heartstopper (2022–2024).