Check, Please!: #Hockey

Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey introduces Eric Bittle, a charming and talented former junior figure skating champion who is also a popular vlogger and amateur baker. As a freshman at Samwell University, Bitty must adapt to the intense world of collegiate hockey, which includes physical 'checking' and navigating team dynamics. The story also explores his burgeoning feelings for his attractive but reserved team captain, Jack. Originating as a megapopular webcomic, this graphic novel covers Bitty's freshman and sophomore years, offering a humorous and poignant coming-of-age narrative about friendship, identity, and first love. It's an excellent choice for readers aged 12-18, especially those who enjoy contemporary realistic fiction, sports stories, and LGBTQIA+ romance akin to 'Heartstopper'.

Eric Bittle may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur pâtissier, but being a freshman on the Samwell University hockey team is a whole new challenge. It is nothing like co-ed club hockey back in Georgia! First of all? There’s checking (anything that hinders the player with possession of the puck, ranging from a stick check all the way to a physical sweep). And then, there is Jack—his very attractive but moody captain. A collection of the first half, freshmen and sophomore year, of the megapopular webcomic series of the same name, Check, Please!: #Hockey is the first book of a hilarious and stirring two-volume coming-of-age story about hockey, bros, and trying to find yourself during the best four years of your life. This book includes updated art and a hilarious, curated selection of Bitty's beloved tweets. This is perfect for fans of the hit series Heartstopper!