A review by btwnprintedpgs
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

adventurous challenging informative lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Between the questioning, the toxic gatekeeping, the fantastic friendships, and cute romance, this was very much a great read. This is shockingly my first book by Becky Albertalli, though I've heard about the forced outing among other things, and I love that this book exists and ensures that people can see that there's no one right way (or any right way) to be queer, nor right or wrong time to come out. Loved this so much - I'd put it in the same category as Cool for the Summer, Loveless, and Ophelia After All.

Also, the way Imogen's people pleasing and anxiety-esque internal dialogue was so relatable, omg.

Rep: Jewish and questioning MC; lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, non binary secondary/tertiary characters

TW: biphobia, bullying, alcohol consumption, underage drinking; mentions lesbophobia, transphobia 
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