I discovered this book through Nadia of Headscarves and Hardbacks. From a distance this isn’t obvious, but as Angel has opportunities to see past the smoke and mirrors, she discovers that the image she has of the band is not only distorted, but that image is causing pain and hardship for members of the band. The problem is that her idea of who these teenage boys are does not match up to the reality. They bring her joy and elevate a day from mediocre and humdrum to a day filled with hope, excitement, and passion. The Ark is Angel’s reason for waking up each day. The clash between fantasy and reality is a consistent theme throughout the book. Angel and Juliet click immediately, but the longer they are together, the more complicated their relationship seems. Will it be the same? Will the relationship work in person? Angel and her friend Juliet have bonded online over the band The Ark, but finally meeting each other has it’s risks. And those meetings in real life are filled with excitement and often a bit of nervousness. Young and old from all over the world have found a way to meet those people who are weird in the same ways. The ability to find your people, to find the others in this world who share your passions, is what I love most about the Internet. Anyone who has ever connected with people online and had that first meeting in real life can relate to her situation. Angel is staying with an online friend in London to meet this band. The love of The Ark is important, but there’s another layer to the story.

Review: Angel drew me into her story immediately. And when Angel and Jimmy are unexpectedly thrust together, they will discover just how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be. It’s just a shame that recently everything in his life seems to have turned into a bit of a nightmare.īecause that’s the problem with dreaming – eventually, inevitably, real life arrives with a wake-up call. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band is all he’s ever dreamed of doing. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark too. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything – her friendships, her dreams, her place in the world. Summary: For Angel Rahimi, life is only about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are currently taking the world by storm. Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books

Title: I Was Born for ThisAuthor: Alice Oseman

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