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Imogen, Obviously Review

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

CW: Swearing, Mentions of Sex, Underage Drinking, Gaslighting, Queer Gatekeeping, Internalized Biphobia, Anxiety, Celebrity Pressured into Coming Out, Bullying, Queerphobia, Biphobia, Positive Reference to David Bowie

5/5

I obviously read this book because I read all of Becky Albertalli's books, she even has a tag on this site. I love knowing that I'm getting queer and/or Jewish content when I start to read any of her novels. However, Imogen, Obviously ended up being extra special to me. Imogen and I are very similar people with very similar experiences. I am warning you now that I am going to go into some of my own queer journey further down. There is some bullying, but I will keep the details light. It is impossible for me to talk about this book without going into what it means to me.

Imogen Scott is a senior in high school who has just been accepted to her best friend's college. Lili is one year older than Imogen and has been begging her to come visit all year. When Imogen finally does, she quickly gets absorbed into the group of cool college queer folks that Lili is a part of. That includes Tessa, a chaotic lesbian who reminds Imogen of her favorite character in her favorite movie. It turns out that these friends think that Imogen is bi, as Lili pretended that they used to date. Imogen agrees to go along with it, but she starts to consider all she knows about being bi and what that might have to do with her.

Imogen, Obviously is written very well! Every joke landed, the characters felt like the ages they were written as, there was plenty of diversity, it dove into real and important issues, the pacing was perfect, and mental health was handled realistically and with care. Mental health is very important to this novel, especially considering the anxiety Imogen seems to be struggling with. Other mental health topics discussed and shown in this book are ADHD, bullying, bigotry, gaslighting/gatekeeping, and self-esteem. The diversity in the novel goes beyond queer representation, including a black character, an Asian character, and a Jewish love interest. The book takes place over the course of about a week, but nothing feels rushed or like it couldn't fit. Albertalli is great at making all of the elements work together.

Albertalli has discussed her story on social media, so I will discuss her’s before my own story. If you know it before you read the book, you'll be able to pick up on the references to it. However, you will still get a lot from Imogen, Obviously even if you don't know. There have been a lot of creators of queer content that have been pressured into coming out, especially from within the community. Becky Albertalli is one of them. Others include Kit Connor (Heartstopper), Jameela Jamil (Legacy), and Rebel Wilson (Isn't It Romantic). Albertalli faced years of scrutiny, harassment, criticism, and invasive questions surrounding her sexuality. Although she has been a great ally and advocate to the queer community and has never written anything exploitative, people had a problem with her writing queer content while being seen as cis and heterosexual. Her books led her to questioning her identity, but she should have gotten to come out on her own terms, if she ever wanted to. Imogen, Obviously explores both the pressure to come out when creating queer content and not knowing that you are queer until later in life.

Now for my own story. Thanks to queer media and Glee specifically, I started to consider that I might be bi in middle school. I called myself bicurious at summer camp between sixth and seventh grade. In retrospect, I had a crush on both the girl and boy in a couple I knew there. Although, my first unknown-crush was likely on a girl in my second grade class. However, in middle school, a bully found out that I am bi when she took my friend's phone. I believe I said it was a joke when I realized, and then went so far back into the closet that I thought I was straight.

I was a strong ally to a bunch of queer best friends throughout high school, even to the one person that was a lot like Imogen's friend, Gretchen (you'll know what I mean if you read the book). I also had my one "girl-crush" on/obsession with Felicia Day. In senior year I learned about aesthetic attraction and started coming back to terms with not being straight. It wasn't until the summer when I was posting a lot of pictures of Hayley Atwell on tumblr and also found the term "biromantic" on there, that I finally knew I was bi. Albertalli touches on this a little near the end of the book, but we need more asexual representation in school and in media. The lack of knowledge and the presence of bullies kept me from realizing who I am until a little after Imogen figured herself out. Still, it took me several more years to fully process where I am on the ace spectrum. My story is obviously mine, but I feel a deep sense of familiarity with Imogen.

Thank you for reading my story and Becky Albertalli's. I hope that you'll read Imogen's as well. If you like queer nerds and college stories, Imogen, Obviously is a great book for you! A giant griddle, underground passageways, and dark academia await you in the pages of this book!

#becky albertalli #imogen obviously #bookblogger #book blog #queer books #queer characters #jewish books #wlw #jewish authors #bisexual mc #contemporary ya #teen rom com #college #asexual side character #personal story #queer journey #how i learned im bi

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mandoreviews · 4 months

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📽️ 10 Things I Hate about You (1999)

This is one of my favorite movies. I don’t even know how many times I’ve seen it, but it never gets old. It’s based on a Shakespeare play (The Taming of the Shrew) which is probably why all the characters are so interesting and relatable. Shakespeare’s themes are so universal and timeless, and I think this movie is too. I’ve loved this movie from the first time I saw it.

Sex/nudity: 5/10 (drawings of breasts and penises, off-screen flashing, kissing, many innuendoes, nicknames for male parts, talk of teen pregnancy)

Language: 3/10 (mostly mild but there is quite a bit)

Violence: 2/10 (a couple fights)

Overall rating: 9/10

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wackus-bonkus-maximus · 1 year

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matter of luck update

good morning look what i've been up to

chapter 3 - countercurse

preview:

“I wanted to say I’m sorry,” he said, staring into her eyes, so luminous even in the dark. “I didn’t want it to be like this, my lady. If things were different, I…I think we could have been really good friends. And…maybe more.” “More?” Ladybug said, her voice just above a whisper. “Yeah,” Chat answered, just as softly. “If I wasn’t Chat Noir, and…and if you didn’t like someone else, then…maybe we could go on a real date.” “O-oh,” Ladybug stammered. Her gaze flicked from their joined hands back to Chat Noir, and he realized with a pang she was definitely blushing. “A deal rate. Yeah.”

summary:

When Chat Noir activates the curse of the Black Cat Miraculous, he must get a kiss from Ladybug to break the spell. If only they weren't sworn enemies, he might have better luck.

An “enemies” AU, but fun :) featuring the PV kiss plot

#miraculous ladybug fanfic #mlb fanfic #adrinette #ladynoir #ladrien #marichat #pv kiss plot #black cat curse #kwami swap #matter of luck #hooray it's finally back!#so glad to be working on this again #it's really just a teen rom com i promise #i've had a lot of fun writing this and i hope you have fun reading <33

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alexandrarosa · 2 years

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TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE | PS I LOVE YOU | ALWAYS AND FOREVER (Lara Jean Song Covey & Peter Kavinsky)

COVINSKY HEADCANONS (post-book) pt 1

Lara Jean and Peter stay together through college, sometimes the distance helps them calm themselves after a fight, sometimes it causes a fight, most times it makes them realize if they can survive this they’ll survive anything

Peter writes Lara Jean at least once a month, a real letter, on nice paper. His frat friends vote him the most romantic boyfriend. It starts as a tease but it’s true

LJ, Margot, Kitty and Doctor Covey come to UW for Peter’s last game of the season. Lara Jean writes the number of his shirt on her cheek. Peter l o v e s it

That game is the first opportunity for Lara Jean to meet Peter’s friends and vice versa. The guys hope that since they met her they wouldn’t have to listen so much about her. Boy were they wrong

The scrapbook Lara Jean gave Peter became a hit. One of Peter’s friends asked his girlfriend why he didn’t get one of those. It was quite a loud fight

After the first year the students were allowed to have their cars with them so Peter could visit Lara Jean more often. And he did. And so did LJ, just with a lot more hesitation

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monogramsalarm · 25 days

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in the last two days i've reread two of the three "airhead" books by meg cabot and y'all.... no wonder these were some of my favorite books in fifth grade, it's INSANE

#m.txt #so y'know. meg cabot. author of princess diaries and other teen rom com-esque books #she went okay so what if.... i made a book with a sci fi esque premise.... and topped it all off with Capitalism Is The Root of All Evil #and i'm eating this shit up i didn't even remember HALF of this #the protagonist is in someone else's body and has to pretend to be her #and fuckin HAS SEVERAL MENTAL BREAKS AT THE FACT THAT SHE CAN NO LONGER BE HERSELF AND IS LEGALLY DEAD #SHE LETS HERSELF FALL INTO THE OCEAN AND LETS HERSELF SINK THERE SO SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SOMEONE ELSE ANYMORE #IT'S W I L D #i'm gonna read the third one today when i get off work

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choface · 11 months

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Calling all bisexuals 💖💜💙

#xo kitty #the way i loved this show #sometimes i don’t realize how badly I need bi rep #until I’m weeping over a silly little rom com teen show #🥹🥹🥹#please watch so we can get a season 2

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maintohphirsethakgayibhaisaab · 2 months

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Okay suggest some of the cringiest kdrama rom coms because i love torturing myself

#desiblr #desi culture #desi teen #desi academia #desi humor #desiblogger #kdrama #rom com #desi songs #desi queer #desi life #being desi #desi tumblr #desi tag #rotting

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schlock-luster-video · 5 months

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On November 19, 1999, 10 Things I Hate About You debuted in Mexico.

Here's some new Heath Ledger art!

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the-redcrate · 6 months

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I have completely plotted out a 10 Things I Hate About You Steddie fic. I guess I should actually write it too.

#i say stuff #this is the swcond teen rom com i have had the urge to steddie au #but it is the only one i have actually plotted out #i like my AUs to be source flavored but different enough to be fun for the reader

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wahlpaper · 2 years

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda: A Jewish Lens

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

CW: Homophobia, Blackmail, Coming Out, Being Outed, Microagressions, Underage Drinking, Sexual Thoughts of Minors, Cyberbullying

5/5

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is an immensely popular book and put Becky Albertalli on the map. With a movie adaption and both spin-off books and a show, this book does not necessarily need another review. However, I see very little discussion of the Jewish elements within the story nor Albertalli's Jewish background's impact on the writing. I am someone who grew up in a Reform synagogue. I was active in my youth group and went to religious school through 12th grade, but I have mostly embraced Judaism culturally as an adult. I am well aware of the complaints against Albertalli's work stating that the books "aren't Jewish enough". I can relate to Albertalli and her books. I can also relate to the other YA Jewish authors that are writing these types of stories and characters. I fully believe and appreciate that these represent a valid Jewish experience.

I put off reading this book for quite a while. I had read The Upside of Unrequited in 2020, knowing it was by the same author but not fully registering they were in the same universe. It was the Judaism that drew me into that book and the nerdiness and queer characters that kept me reading it. That and I rarely pick up a book that I won't want to read all of. I may be a book blogger, but I do not have time for books I do not enjoy. Luckily the connection was minimal, enough for me not to pick up on it. While The Upside of Unrequited was a wonderful book and I recommend that everyone should read it before its movie comes out, it is not the subject of this post.

For a while, I had put off engaging with the rest of the Simonverse because I had heard that the movie did not live up to the hype. I am slow to get around to things, even when given enough evidence that I should give whatever it may be a try. I knew I was in love with Albertalli's writing, especially after reading Yes No Maybe So, and yet the Simonverse remained mostly untouched by me. Finally, several months ago I decided to watch the movie. It was very cute and romantic, it made me want to read the book at some point. From there it was only a matter of finding a lull in my other reading. Thanks to Overdrive's waiting list system, in March I had several books coming soon but none that were available. Thus I caved and found exactly what I could expect from Albertalli. I found a beautifully woven story with great pacing and understandable characters. I also found the Judaism that was missing from the movie.

That's not to say there was a complete lack of Judaism in the movie, but comparing the two, there is a significant difference. Both Nick Eisner (Simon's best friend) and Blue (Simon's mystery pen pal) have Judaism as a part of their identity. I think Nick being Jewish lends itself well to Nick's interest in philosophy. I have always regarded Judaism as being a scholarly religion. We enjoy theory and semantics. I also had a good number of Jewish guy-friends in high school that were glued to their guitars. These things may not be overtly Jewish if you aren't looking for them, but I know what it's like to be a Reform Jewish teen around the time this book was being written, and I know Albetalli as a Jewish writer. She wrote Nick wonderfully in this book.

With Blue, it was more about the experiences than the essence, but that makes sense when most of his page time is dialogue. The comment about Hannukka candles in a hotel setting off the sprinklers was noteworthy. Hannukka may not be the most important Jewish holiday, but when you're growing up in a community that prominently celebrates Christmas and you do not spend much time with a particular parent, the holiday can seem much bigger. While I've never set off sprinklers with candles, I remember not lighting candles in college thanks to them being banned in the dorms. I likely could have asked for a religious exemption, but as I mentioned previously, my adult life has been less religious than my childhood.

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is certainly worth the read. Whether you've already seen the movie, are holding back because of its popularity, want a book that is queer and Jewish, or have your own book goals in mind, I recommend it. I understand the characters more than I did in the movie. It seems more likely that Martin does not fully grasp that he is blackmailing Simon, for one. Although, I am upset that neither the book nor the movie saw Martin getting in trouble with the school for his actions. It also seems more likely that Simon would agree to Martin's terms without considering Abby if it was just to help the two spend more time together. Finally, Leah's jealousy of Abby's friendship with Simon from the book works far better than her having a crush on Simon in the movie.

If you're looking for two anonymous pen pals divulging all of their innermost thoughts to each other while eating Oreos and Resse's, you've come to the right place. Fair warning to the adult readers, the sexual thoughts of Simon and Blue may be uncomfortable to read due to the age difference between you and the characters. Their thoughts are natural and valid, but not meant for all readers.

#simonverse #becky albertalli #simon vs thsa #jewish books #jewish authors #queer jews #reform judaism #my jewish childhood #the upside of unrequited #simon and blue #queer teens #teen rom com #bookblogger #hannukah

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irascible-iridescent · 6 months

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When ppl say that there is no stories about friendship I can't help but wonder what do they mean? There are lots and lots cartoons for kids and teens about well, friendship! Its the main point of almost all stories there. I don't like watching movies so I dunno if there are a lot of movies about friendship nowadays but I have watched old films about it. Like yeah it will always have some romance too for main characters or for the background characters bc if your story has like 10+ adult ppl most of them would look for relationship for the sake of building a family or sex. But also if you can excuse how the women are drawn you can just read/watch one piece and like NOBODY has any romance or sex there even though there are like billions of adult pirates.

#personal #if you want to recommend me something nice to watch comment it or drop me a message #but for the love of everything good pls dont recommend me school drama like I cant watch it anymore #i would prefer to watch more media about adults rn #I can make some exceptions like Hanako kun was really creepy like it looks like rom com for the teens in school but its actually horror #or Utena I started watching it and its crazy at the 1st episode already I want to learn more #but yeah I would like books or movies or tv shows about adults #I would like to watch something like Friends but good #like do u get what I mean? if it was Friends but it was actually really good and less THAT and like more GOOD #I really loved this tv show when I was learning English tho it was perfect for it but like they did so many bad choices for this story #i hate every story about Rachel's love life like its unbearable at this point you should just stop dating and forget about it and live #also they gradually made Ross into the most vile and evil man that could possibly exist and everyone was okay with it bc he is Monika's bro #they didn't need to make him into a monster asshole jerk like he could be just a nerd guy who is clumsy it would be alright #also they should have never made any story lines about Rachel and Ross like they are the worst couple that has ever existed on the tv #its the new level of abysmal I dream about how it would be cool if they have never had any relationship at all #this story would be like 999% better IMMEDIATELY but oh well

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eillesreviews · 7 months

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Book Recommendations

Better than the movies by Lynn Painter

Mr Wrong Number by Lynn Painter

How to be popular by Meg Cabot

The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

Love radio by Ebony Ladelle

All of these anr my favorite

#booklr #books #book reccs #books and reading #lynn painter #ebony Ladelle #meg cabot #lana ferguson #my favorite #must read #romantic #rom com #teen books #ya literature

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ohcitron · 2 years

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i love yugami kun because the friendship between chihiro and yugami is respected as that and complete and fleshed out as a friendship and i love that its ambiguous at the end and you can interpret the series as never seriously considering yugami and chihiro as a possible couple. but as a consequence this also makes them one of the best hypothetical couples to exist. do you understand me. head in my hands rn

#ange.txt #yugami thinking again #i think like 4/5 of the yugami kun fics that exist on ao3 write about chihiro and yugami as a romantic couple which sounds bad but heres the #thing when you get to a point where you are writing fics for yugami kun i think you truly understand what makes yugami and chihiro #so great in relation to each other friendship wise or romance wise and ALL OF THEM ARE BANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!#yugami kun is just like. one of the bestest manga about teens being friends out there.#i love you manga about teens being friends #they took all the stuff i usually seek out from rom coms or gag manga bc its where personally i find my fav friendships and they #made it a whole romanceless series and its perfect #i love yugami kun soo much. i love how yugami gave chihiro that seal and she looked at it and thought it was useless #but she slept with it every goddamn night #it captures what its like to be friends with that certain type of guy sooo well.#ok thtats enough

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lexa-griffins · 1 year

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Canon Lexa discovers last names and daydreams about it. Lexa Griffin kom Trikru 🥰

Lexa puts her maps on the table to show to her generals in a meeting and the borders are all scribbled with Mrs Lexa Griffin Kom Trikru in various fonts and with hearts all over.

#letter opened #clexa #lexa in her room twirling her hair and scribbling her name with clarkes last name on the war maps dsjfbhds #a teen rom com protagonist

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greenishghostey · 1 year

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Listen, I've been fucking obsessed by 80s teen movies since I was 16. I need all of this yesterday, AND DUCKIE IS MY MAN, FUCK YOU BLANE.

SAAAAAAME. My mum and I have 80s rom com movie nights every time a visit home so this is like wires crossing in my brain.

I keep thinking about these parts in particular and want to combust tbh

Duckie Dale has been a fictional crush for like a solid 12 years now. It’s bad.

#me talking #tbh the rom com teen movie vibe is the reason I started my DMPM series #I wanted my John Hughes style crap with Eddie Munson in the middle of it

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fairys-darkacademia · 11 months

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- The Good Luck Charm on Wattpad, by Highroad Fairy

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