Heartstopper< strong> is a graphic novel series written and illustrated by Alice Oseman The series follows the lives of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson two British schoolboys who attend the fictional Truham Grammar School Charlie is a shy openly gay boy who is frequently bullied Nick is a popular straight rugby player who is friends with Charlie s best friend Tao < p> When Nick is assigned to sit next to Charlie in class the two boys quickly become friends As they spend more time together Nick begins to develop feelings for Charlie but he is unsure of how to express them Charlie for his part is also attracted to Nick but he is afraid of being rejected < p> The Heartstopper series follows the two boys as they navigate their friendship their growing feelings for each other and the challenges of being young and queer The series has been praised for its positive portrayal of LGBTQ relationships and its heartwarming story about friendship love and acceptance < p> The Heartstopper series has been published in four volumes with a fifth volume scheduled to be released in 2023 The series has also been adapted into a Netflix television series which premiered in April 2022 < p> Here are some of the key features of the Heartstopper series:< p> The Heartstopper series is a heartwarming and uplifting story about friendship love and acceptance The series is perfect for fans of graphic novels LGBTQ fiction and coming of age stories < p>