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I Was Born for This Exclusive Edition

Alice Oseman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:29th Feb '24

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TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPER

With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice Oseman

The third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.

We are delighted to be offering an Indie Exclusive print with this new edition of I Was Born for This. This print is an original artwork by Alice Oseman featuring the two main characters in Loveless.

If you place an order for this book (or any of the other new paperback editions of Oseman's novels published by Harper Fire on 29th February 2024) with us, you will receive an exclusive print along with a standard edition of I Was Born for This.

Please note that prints are limited to one per customer. Ordering more than one of these paperback editions will not mean that customers receive multiple prints. This print will only be available on pre-orders placed before February 22nd at 9:30am. Any orders placed after February 22nd will not receive a print.

With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice Oseman

The third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.

For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything she loves – her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world.

Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.

But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.

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.

Praise for SOLITAIRE:

‘The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age’ – The Times

‘The most honest and authentic account of modern teenage life that you’ll read this year… outstanding contemporary fiction with appeal to fans of John Green’ – The Bookseller

‘A very authentic, teenage voice’ – Sunday Times

‘Solitaire is an extraordinary novel … [Oseman] has captured her characters’ rage, humour and insecurity with aplomb.’ –The Financial Times

‘Oseman proves herself a clever, witty writer’ – Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 9780008659295-E

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 38mm

Weight: 380g

432 pages