Heartstopper
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Sure,Heartstoppermay not be truly radical queer art, but it doesnt need to be.
But that, in itself, is a challenge.
For now, Im not super-concerned.
(The use of Shatter by Maggie Rogers helps.)
From there, the story skips forward at least a few weeks.
Sixth form refers to years 12 and 13, the final two years of secondary school.)
But the biggest story here is about Nicks realistic struggle to follow through with coming out to his friends.
(Her allyship, teasingly nodded to by Darcy, is clumsy but very well meaning.)
it’s possible for you to feel how much relief it brings Nick to let someone else in.
He even confidently kisses Charlie in front of everyone the next morning.
But it clearly wont be possible to deny their feelings for long.
Theres no truly perfect coming-out story.
In trying to create one for Nick, Charlie might end up overlooking his own needs.
Its a euphoric celebration of unconditional love, mostly.
But sometimes caring about someone else more than yourself comes with a price.
