A funny, ferocious, and unflinching exploration of fandom, fame, and the spaces in between.
From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER comes a deeply moving story about fandom, identity, and what happens when your dream looks back at you. When a devoted fan meets her favorite band’s anxious frontman, both discover that reality is messier—and more meaningful—than fantasy.
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From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS, Alice Oseman delivers a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity, friendship, and the sometimes overwhelming weight of dreams.
For Angel Rahimi, life revolves around The Ark—a boy band taking the world by storm. The fandom has given her everything: her best friend Juliet, her sense of belonging, a place where she finally fits. But her Muslim family doesn’t quite understand the band’s pull, and Angel suspects there are parts of herself they’ll never fully see.
Jimmy Kaga-Ricci is The Ark—at least, he’s their anxious, trans frontman trying to hold it together. Playing music with his mates should be the dream, and mostly it is. Except the fans keep shipping him with his bandmate Rowan, who’s secretly dating someone the world can never know about. The spotlight that should feel like validation sometimes feels like drowning.
When Jimmy and Angel’s worlds collide unexpectedly, they discover that reality is stranger and more complicated than any fantasy. What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing finally looks you in the eye?
A stunning reflection of modern teenage life, I Was Born for This captures the electric thrill of fandom, the messy truth of growing up, and the radical power of believing in something—especially yourself. Perfect for readers navigating questions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be truly seen.
A funny, ferocious, and unflinching exploration of fandom, fame, and the spaces in between.
Oseman's tale of fandom, mental health, sexuality, and self-acceptance is told with humor and heart.
Oseman continues to prove herself as one of the most talented and empathetic YA writers working today.
A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the power of being yourself.
| Weight | 0.61 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 133.00 × 22.00 × 205.00 in |
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| Subject | Coming Of Age, Emotions & Feelings, Lgbtq+, Loners & Outcasts, Music, Performing Arts, Social Themes, Young Adult Fiction |
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