Best Ya Books for Heartstopper Fans (2026): 5 Picks

A reader who just finished Heartstopper wants that warm, funny feeling again, and the best ya books for heartstopper fans aim straight at that shelf. We compared five books by reading age, grade level, print length and series position.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Heartstopper Yearbook by Oseman	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Heartstopper #2 by Oseman	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Finding Her by Nielsen	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
4	I Would Stay Forever by Nielsen	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Even In The Rain by McAloon	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Heartstopper Yearbook by Oseman

Alice Oseman·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A full-color Heartstopper companion with a minicomic, profiles and trivia.

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Pros

• For Heartstopper fans, per the description
• Full-color companion with a minicomic and profiles
• 288 pages, published October 18, 2022

Cons

• One listing field says coloring book; the description says companion book
• A companion book, not a story in the series
• Reading age marked as from customers

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Heartstopper #2 by Oseman

Alice Oseman·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The second Heartstopper graphic novel, two-color artwork, ages 12+.

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Pros

• A book in the Heartstopper series
• Two-color artwork, per the description
• 320 pages, published November 10, 2020

Cons

• Grade level listed as 9 - 7, not a normal range
• Second book, so a new reader needs the earlier book
• Reading age marked as from customers

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Finding Her by Nielsen

Clara Nielsen·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A YA sweet romance at Hartwell Academy, ages 12 - 17.

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Pros

• YA sweet romance in the Heartstopper teen range
• Recent edition, published January 31, 2025
• School setting like the series

Cons

• No page count stated
• No grade level stated
• Romance themes stated, so preview it for a younger reader

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I Would Stay Forever by Nielsen

Clara Nielsen·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A YA sweet romance at Parkhurst Prep, ages 13 - 17.

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Pros

• YA sweet romance in the Heartstopper teen range
• Recent edition, published September 6, 2025
• School setting like the series

Cons

• No page count stated
• No grade level stated
• Romance themes stated, so preview it for a younger reader

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Even In The Rain by McAloon

Sophie McAloon·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A YA Sandy Haven romance, 303 pages stated.

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Pros

• YA romance with a school setting
• 303 pages stated
• Series format for readers wanting a follow-up

Cons

• Title says book 1; listing data says Book 2 of 4
• No reading age stated
• Romance themes stated, so preview it for a younger reader

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More picks to compare

• Oseman Four-Book CollectionFor Heartstopper fans wanting four Oseman novels in one set.Check on Amazon
• A Scatter of Light by LoFor readers ages 14 to 17 in a queer coming-of-age story.Check on Amazon
• The Kiss Wish by WyerFor readers ages 11 to 17 in a sweet YA romance.Check on Amazon
• We Shouldn't Be Together by RoseFor readers ages 12 to 17 in a dual point of view romance.Check on Amazon
• Boy Friends by SpellmeierFor Heartstopper fans wanting a cosy seaside romance.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents, value, and the listed reading age or level. Four picks list a reading age, and two list a grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best ya books for heartstopper fans

Start with Heartstopper itself, or right next to it

The Yearbook is a full-color companion book with a minicomic, profiles and trivia, while Heartstopper #2 is the second graphic novel in the series. A reader who wants more of Nick and Charlie should pick the graphic novel; a reader who wants extras should pick the Yearbook. For more romance picks, see YA romance novels.

Check the series number before buying

Heartstopper #2 is the second book in its series, so a new reader should start with the earlier book. Even In The Rain disagrees with itself: the title says book 1, while the listing data says Book 2 of 4. For more series picks, see YA book series.

Before you buy

• Check the series number: Heartstopper #2 is the second book.
• Check the reading age and grade level: the Yearbook lists 9 and up with 12+ years, marked as from customers.
• Check the format: the Yearbook is a companion book, not a series novel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a new reader start with Heartstopper #2?

No. The description calls it the second book in the series, so start with the earlier book.

What ages are these books for?

Reading ages run from 12+ years to 13 – 17 years, so they suit teen readers.

Is the Yearbook a novel?

No. The description calls it a companion book with a minicomic, profiles and trivia.

Still deciding? Our top pickHeartstopper Yearbook by Oseman

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