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mengzhenreads's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
Alice Oseman never misses this was fantastic.
courtknee__vn's review
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve now officially read everything by Alice Oseman 🤗 This was way different than I expected, although thinking about it, I should’ve known it was going to be super emotional and complex like all of Alice’s other books 🙈 As someone that’s always been a big part of fandom culture, I could understand Angel and how a band/show/person can become everything to you and while it can be a positive thing in your life, it can very quickly become toxic! I’m glad we got to see how toxic this can be on both sides, like obviously it can have a huge impact on the fans but people have to realize that famous people are still normal people and putting them on a pedestal the way we do is be extremely damaging to them as well! But I also loved that it touched on how important internet friendships can be and how finding people with the same interests as you can lead to real true friends ♥️ it wasn’t a full 5 stars because honestly, I wanted more after the conclusion of the story but also it gave me a bit of an existential crisis which sent me on a weird spiral 😅 but I did love it and would definitely recommend!
seacafes's review against another edition
3.0
i absolutely hated this book i think. like at times. some of it was good. then i wanted to kill myself. then it got better. then oh god it was bad. then the ending sucked. thats my review. read it!
fxdimension22's review against another edition
5.0
You would expect just a normal fan fiction-like book. That's not it. Alice Oseman always manages to put life lessons and such high reflections in her books. I loved it, and the plot twists were just amazing. Highly recommended ❤️
milliethemoo9189's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
emilo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laursmovingcastle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think i’ve never finished a book this fast and i had such high hopes for this to be a 5 star read but the end let me down, i was a bit disappointed🤕
ashction's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god, this book. This book. I absolutely adored this book; it is an actual piece of my soul dancing across these pages.
I love to read books about fan culture, whether it focuses solely on the individual experience, the idolized person's experience, or something in-between. This book is one of those in-between books, and it is magic. I haven't read a book this good about fandom since Fangirl, and I think I Was Born For This has taken a tied spot in my heart for awesome books on fandom as well as an amazing book as a whole.
I literally cried reading this, too?? When Angel realized the bitter truth of fandom - especially around these lovely boy group fandoms - I felt myself acknowledge a realization I hadn't ever admitted to myself but knew to be true. I love the focus on imperfect and the emphasis that, famous or not, we are all just people trying to live our weird, crazy lives at our core.
On a separate note, major major props to Oserman for doing so well with diversity; she makes it so clearly natural and important! I definitely need to get a copy of this book and keep it forever; it's a real gem that will pull you in quick and keep you thinking.
I love to read books about fan culture, whether it focuses solely on the individual experience, the idolized person's experience, or something in-between. This book is one of those in-between books, and it is magic. I haven't read a book this good about fandom since Fangirl, and I think I Was Born For This has taken a tied spot in my heart for awesome books on fandom as well as an amazing book as a whole.
I literally cried reading this, too?? When Angel realized the bitter truth of fandom - especially around these lovely boy group fandoms - I felt myself acknowledge a realization I hadn't ever admitted to myself but knew to be true. I love the focus on imperfect and the emphasis that, famous or not, we are all just people trying to live our weird, crazy lives at our core.
On a separate note, major major props to Oserman for doing so well with diversity; she makes it so clearly natural and important! I definitely need to get a copy of this book and keep it forever; it's a real gem that will pull you in quick and keep you thinking.