I Was Born for This

The fangirl-idol dynamic in this story was instantly captivating for me. Knowing this was an Alice Oseman novel, I expected her to steer clear of clichéd, overused plotlines—and for the most part, she did. While the ending didn't entirely avoid predictability, I still felt she offered a fresh perspective overall.

The messages about what it means to be a fan were clear, though they didn't resonate with me as deeply as the themes in Radio Silence. I found myself less interested in these ideas and more engaged by certain characters. I loved Angel; she felt genuinely comforting. Jimmy, on the other hand, was harder to understand. His decisions often seemed impulsive, lacking clear purpose, which sometimes detracted from the story's momentum.

Still, I admire Alice's effortlessly engaging writing style. It's a pleasure to read her work in the original language, avoiding the limitations of a poor translation. Her characters, too, have a unique charm—authentic, genuine, and refreshingly raw.

I may need more time to fully understand the symbolism woven into the story, and I plan to do a little research on it. I'm looking forward to dive deeper into Alice Oseman's other novels!