I Was Born for This

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From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS, a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity, friendship, and fame.

For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark -- a boy band that's taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark's fandom has given her everything she loves -- her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world. Her Muslim family doesn't understand the band's allure -- but Angel feels there are things about her they'll never understand.

Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He's their frontman -- and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing, even if it only amplifies his anxiety. The fans are very accepting that he's trans -- but they also keep shipping him with his longtime friend and bandmate, Rowan. But Jimmy and Rowan are just friends -- and Rowan has a secret girlfriend the fans can never know about. Dreams don't always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.

A funny, wise, and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. I Was Born for This is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life, and the power of believing in something -- especially yourself.

 
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# of Pages: 384

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2024

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Language: en

ISBN: 9781338830941

Alice Oseman is a British author and illustrator known for her young adult contemporary novels. She was born in Kent, England in 1994 and began writing at a young age. Oseman self-published her first novel, Solitaire, at the age of 17, which later caught the attention of a publisher and was re-released in 2014. Since then, she has published several other novels, including Radio Silence, which was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize in 2017. Oseman's writing often explores themes of identity, friendship, and fandom, and she is known for her diverse and relatable characters. In addition to writing, she also creates webcomics and posts them on her Tumblr and Instagram accounts.