I felt the need for another chapter or two, purely because I just wasn’t ready to put it down. The only critique I have is that the ending was a little too abrupt. The way their paths interact brought me the calming realisation that sometimes you need to let things unfold to become stronger and confront your anxieties.Ĭompared to Oseman’s first two books, this one was more action-packed and fast-paced, making for an excellent read in one-sitting. The two protagonists and four secondary characters all need each other to find themselves. The characters are fun, vulnerable, relatable and dynamic, each of them growing and facing their fears through the circumstances they are thrown in. By making possible and exploring meeting your idols and getting to know them, the book shows how all-consuming fame can be, both for celebrities and their fans. It’s a realistic take on the identity crisis some young people face when they achieve their life-long dream only to realise it’s not what they expected.

I Was Born For This looks at the struggles of being young and confused about your future. I adored Oseman’s first two novels, Solitaire and Radio Silence and hers are the only YA books I choose to read these days. And indeed, I only started I Was Born For This because of who wrote it. The main topic of the book is not something I usually go for when choosing my next read.

What I Think So Far: Alice Oseman’s third novel, I Was Born For This explores the two sides of extreme fandom, following Angel, whose perceived life purpose is to love The Ark, a globally famous British boy-band, and Jimmy, the band’s frontman.

I was born for this by alice oseman