Heartstopper: Volume 4 by Alice Oseman (Paperback)

Nick and Charlie’s relationship has grown stronger, filled with warmth, trust, and shared understanding. Charlie feels ready to say “I love you,” and Nick feels the same — but life outside their relationship is becoming more complicated. Nick is preparing to come out to his dad, a step that brings both anxiety and hope. At the same time, he begins to realise that Charlie is struggling with his mental health and may be facing an eating disorder.

In Heartstopper: Volume 4, Alice Oseman continues her tender portrayal of young love and personal growth. As the summer ends and a new school year begins, Nick and Charlie must learn how to support each other through change, pressure, and the challenges that come with growing up.

This heartfelt volume explores love not just as romance, but as care — the quiet, patient kind that helps people heal and feel seen. With sensitivity and honesty, Oseman touches on important issues such as mental health and self-acceptance, while keeping the story hopeful and full of heart.