Questions About I Was Born for This (I Was Born for This, #1)

by Alice Oseman (Goodreads Author)

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Is this out in the United States yet?

Debbie Yes, just got out of the public library. It has the copyright date of 2022.

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I don't care if you spoil anything, but is this about a trans character, or has a trans main character in it?? Cause I found this book in the Transathon list........

Meg Yes. Jimmy, one of the two narrators and main characters (alongside Angel), is a gay transgender man. This storyline is explored, but Ms Oseman does a…moreYes. Jimmy, one of the two narrators and main characters (alongside Angel), is a gay transgender man. This storyline is explored, but Ms Oseman does a wonderful job of making Jimmy's character go much deeper than his being transgender.(less)

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Is this a romance?

Nina No, it isn't. There are characters who are in a relationship, but romantic relationships are definitely not a central topic of the book. …moreNo, it isn't. There are characters who are in a relationship, but romantic relationships are definitely not a central topic of the book. (less)

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Does anyone have any recommendations for annotating? Please don't spoil

Corey Ahhh I know this was from forever ago but if you ever reread I'd recommend looking into how Lister and Rowan interact separate to Jimmy. And like put …moreAhhh I know this was from forever ago but if you ever reread I'd recommend looking into how Lister and Rowan interact separate to Jimmy. And like put it into the perspective of Alice's short story of both(less)

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what is the relationship between angel and jimmy? i don't care about spoilers

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