I watched the TV show first, it was such a lovely relationship and friendship story. It's been popular with students, and I wanted to see the graphic novel, source material. Charlie is hooking up with a guy named Ben. It's not a healthy relationship for him. He starts sitting next to Nick in a class. The two of them grow a friendship. And Charlie is gay and out at school. Nick is open to the friendship, he's an athlete, and he explores new feelings as he spends more and more time with Charlie. ( )

Charlie y Nick van al mismo colegio, aunque nunca se habían cruzado hasta el día en que los hacen sentarse juntos en su grupo de estudio. Muy pronto se vuelven amigos y más pronto aún Charlie comienza a sentir cosas por Nick... aunque sabe que es un imposible. Pero el amor obra de formas inesperadas, y Nick está más interesado en Charlie de lo que ninguno de los dos puede llegar a creer.

4 Stars!

Pretty damn good!

For one who isn’t an expert on comics nor the biggest fan of YA, this was the bees knees.

Topical YA with a punch! Don’t be fooled into thinking this is simple and carefree. It is sweetness and earnestness, all rolled up in teen angst that superbly catches all the doubt, insecurity, and feelings that come with attraction and identity.

Totally accessible and enjoyable and free!
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I love all the little details, like the different handwriting and all the cute little specials at the end of the book. It's overall just a vibe and ohhhh also there is this thing where the drawings morph into leaves, which I adore. Borrowed it from a friend, but will buy it myself!!!!! ( )

I finally read this book for class, even after it had been recommended to me when I was a children's/teen librarian. I don't usually like graphic novels but I loved this! I even started watching Netflix's adaptation! ( )