The breakout stars from Oseman’s Solitaire and subsequent graphic novel icons return in a typically tender and absorbing novella which finds the couple questioning whether their seemingly-perfect relationship can survive Nick’s departure for university.
A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?
Charlie: 'I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.'
Nick: 'Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.'
Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’ for God’s sake!
But as the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Or are they delaying the inevitable? Because everyone knows that first loves rarely last forever.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008659288
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 180 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 17 mm
Praise for SOLITAIRE: “The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age” The Times “The most honest and authentic account of modern teenage life that you’ll read this year… outstanding contemporary fiction with appeal to fans of John Green.” The Bookseller ‘A very authentic, teenage voice’ – Sunday Times ‘Solitaire is an extraordinary novel … [Oseman] has captured her characters’ rage, humour and insecurity with aplomb.’ The Financial Times ‘Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer’ Publishers Weekly “Full of wit, cynicism, sarcasm and humour. This book is relatable yet original at the same time.” Goodreads review
Being back with these guys a little older, was a delight. Nick was 18 and Charlie 17; with University and long distances afoot, their relationship moved to a position of insecurity for the first time in a while. Their... More
Everyyyyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the cutest couple ever. But with Nick soon to leave for university, our favourite teen couple are questioning whether their seemingly-perfect relationship can survive the... More
This novella was sweet, salty (mostly from my tears) and a little sour-bitter that gets cleansed out with a welcome wash of honey. I cried from the sad angst and I cried from the sweet happiness. Tao and Elle's... More
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