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A review by celia_thebookishhufflepuff
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
5.0
[b:Imogen, Obviously|61896624|Imogen, Obviously|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665161544l/61896624._SY75_.jpg|97582489] was the book I didn't know I needed.
Recently, I've been analyzing my sexuality and the labels I question about myself a lot. I've embraced a lot of labels, and recently decided I was happy with the label of "questioning," for now.
When my friend Geoff was trying to get people to read this on our group chats, I figured I'd do it because maybe reading with a friend was what I needed to get out of a reading slump. I had no idea that this book would capture exactly the feelings I've been grappling with and give me a lot more clarity about my own relationships.
[b:Imogen, Obviously|61896624|Imogen, Obviously|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665161544l/61896624._SY75_.jpg|97582489] impressed me in so many ways. It spoke to me in ways a book hasn't for a while.
I love how it isn't exactly about coming out or relationships, the way that [a:Becky Albertalli|7579036|Becky Albertalli|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1392414949p2/7579036.jpg]'s other books that I've read are. Instead, it's about questioning and exploring labels across people of all identities. It's about friendship, both toxic and wonderful, and finding yourself in the midst of that. It's about learning to let go, and that some people actually bring more negative energy in your life (which is such a rare message in YA literature).
I don't want to spoil too much, because I think everyone should read this. It's one of my favorites for right now, and whether or not it will remain one of my favorites remains to be seen, but it's what I need in my life at this moment.
Recently, I've been analyzing my sexuality and the labels I question about myself a lot. I've embraced a lot of labels, and recently decided I was happy with the label of "questioning," for now.
When my friend Geoff was trying to get people to read this on our group chats, I figured I'd do it because maybe reading with a friend was what I needed to get out of a reading slump. I had no idea that this book would capture exactly the feelings I've been grappling with and give me a lot more clarity about my own relationships.
[b:Imogen, Obviously|61896624|Imogen, Obviously|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665161544l/61896624._SY75_.jpg|97582489] impressed me in so many ways. It spoke to me in ways a book hasn't for a while.
I love how it isn't exactly about coming out or relationships, the way that [a:Becky Albertalli|7579036|Becky Albertalli|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1392414949p2/7579036.jpg]'s other books that I've read are. Instead, it's about questioning and exploring labels across people of all identities. It's about friendship, both toxic and wonderful, and finding yourself in the midst of that. It's about learning to let go, and that some people actually bring more negative energy in your life (which is such a rare message in YA literature).
I don't want to spoil too much, because I think everyone should read this. It's one of my favorites for right now, and whether or not it will remain one of my favorites remains to be seen, but it's what I need in my life at this moment.