I Was Born for This

By: Alice Oseman

Narrated by: Aysha Kala, Huw Parmenter

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

The third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.

For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are 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.

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.

But 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.

©2018 Alice Oseman (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age." (The Times)

"Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer." (Publishers Weekly)

absolutely amazing representation of lgbtq+ community

I love how the characters are portrayed and so relatable. 8/10 would recommend just for lovable characters.

I crayed and laught soo hard. New fav book!!!

All though it never became a song it might just become a bit more than that.

Believe me, write this down and read it again when you have listened to the book.
You will thank me later...