Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Imogen is straight. Or is she? Dive into Imogen’s brain and see the inner workings of a great friend, wondering where she fits in the LGBTQ world.

On visiting her best friend, Lillie, at college, Imogen must play a queer role to keep up with Lillie’s little lie. Suddenly, her world shifts as she experiences acceptance and has a sense of belonging that’s new to her.

But is she just a people pleaser? Fitting in and going along with what other people want? Is her fascination with Tess just because she’s flirty and cool, or is it more?

This book examines labels in the queer space and whether or not they are helpful if you’re going through a phase of questioning your identity.

“It’s like there’s this idea that you have to earn your label through suffering. And then you have to prove it with who you date, how you dress, how other people perceive you.”

A book for a #peoplepleaser or someone with questions about #sexualidentity

Video review here.