“You can’t tell whether people are gay by what they look like. And gay or straight aren’t the only two options.” – 4.5/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: rugby practices, text messages, new friends, siblings, video games and drum lessons. 

Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more…?

Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn’t been too great, but at least he’s not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He’s heard a little about Charlie – the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months – but he’s never had the opportunity to talk to him.

They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn’t think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner…

I can’t believe it took me so long to get my hands on this graphic novel. I admit I was skeptical because this was a very popular and hyped book on social media. But I’m glad to say it lived up to the hype! 

The romance is incredibly sweet and the main characters had great chemistry. Nick and Charlie are perfect for each other and I hope they’ll be together forever in their perfect little fictional world *sigh*.  Also, the artwork is beautiful and it matches perfectly with the character’s emotions and dialogs.

My only complaint is that it felt short – well, it wasn’t, but I was so into the story that I was sad I devoured it so fast. Fortunately there are more volumes to read! 

I’m definitely continuing to read this series. I’m ready for all the cuteness! Highly recommend it.