Reviews

I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

ynmdatlm's review against another edition

5.0

Loved. Reading YA books with realistically written queer representation and diverse characters as a queer adult fills a void in my soul that I didn’t know I had. It’s so beautiful knowing that younger generations will have what I didn’t have growing up even just ten years ago. Heartstopper and I Was Born for This just make my heart feel so full. 10/10 would recommend this sweet, beautifully done book.

binabolina's review against another edition

4.0

Half star off b/c I found the end a little unsatisfying. I wish there was a "one year later" epilogue, these poor kids have waaaay more baggage then what can be resolved in a week.

elliot_os's review against another edition

5.0

I just loved this so much- the way parasocial relationships is talked about is just so interesting to me and its done so well all of the platonic friendships and Jimmy my beloved <3333 the trans guy rep was also done so well iwl :)

skye_parker1's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

chaneoosthuizen's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is basically a whole bunch of representation of all kinds of religions, relationships. Cultures and sexual orientations, wrapped up in an inspiring story, with beautiful writing!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use

Minor: Transphobia

aimeeboo's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

adown's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cedence's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

I don't know what happened. I began reading the excerpt for this book a day ago, suddenly I was at page 200 at midnight, and now it's the next evening and it's done. The fast paced sorta light book was what I needed right now. 

Also here for the ace characters. That was why I considered reading it in the first place. 

kalynaobyrne's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

eva_sophie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0