Is the ‘Heartstopper’ book as good as the show?

Final heartbeat

In the end, yes—the Heartstopper book series matches the show’s charm, often surpassing it with unvarnished introspection on queer teen life, as 2025–2026 reviews from Vanity Fair and Netflix Tudum affirm. Both formats pulse with heartfelt magic, but the books’ raw panels offer a timeless intimacy that feels like a warm, enduring hug for reflective souls.

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