I WAS BORN FOR THIS: TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPER

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This book was also so relatable; it was almost like looking into a mirror and seeing an alternate version of me. This book deals with what it means to be a fan, to be so obsessed and

Not only do we have a rainbow of sexuality and gender-fluidity, but this book reflects a tiny but amazing part of this world's diversity. Oseman has done her homework, and at the end of the book, she explicitly states that one of her beta-readers was indeed a young trans men, and that she has listened to trans stories, voices and experiences.

Oseman explored not only the dark places of being famous and how you start being an object of someone’s fantasy, but also what an unhealthy obsession with someone or something can do to you. In her latest novel, it follows some current burning topics which are part of young readers day-to-day lives.

This story is written from both Angel and Jimmy’s perspective and it adds honestly so much to the story. Now Jimmy is my precious son, I can go to lengths to protect him, dare say anything about him and I will break your teeth. 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. Her family members, especially her mother, think it’s just a phase and chastise her obsession, but Angel stands strong in her love of the band. The sense of community experienced by fans, too, must provide a protective shield against the rest of the world and offers those within something to hold onto amidst the destabilising throes of adolescence.I even drafted a letter to my favorite member, Lance, but I guess even 10-year-old me was wise enough not to send it. XD I have so many thoughts it feels almost impossible to get them all down on paper screen but as always I’ll try my best. But maybe there’s some value in slice of life - when it comes down to it, this is a book about being okay with not being okay.