Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli - HIGH

Imogen, Obviously
by Becky Albertalli,
 432 pages. HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray 2023 $16 

Language: R (101 swears 58 'f'); Mature Content: PG (kissing with no details, implied sex, sexual innuendo); Violence: G 

BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

18yo Imogen is a people pleaser through and through. She goes with the flow and agrees with whatever others want. Her best friend Lily is attending college and Imogen visits her over a weekend and falls right into place with the group. She also begins to question herself and her intentions when she starts having feelings for Tessa who is part of Lily’s college friend group. 

A sweet, humorous story about accepting yourself. I like Imogen, the main character. She has true integrity and a kind soul. I appreciate the author and how she represents all people and how no one should feel like they have to label themselves or others. Imogen is white, Kayla has deep brown skin, and Lily has Brazilian relatives. 

LynnDell Watson, Delta High School Librarian

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