Imogen, Obviously
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli is a contemporary young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2023. This 416-page book delves into themes of sexuality, identity, and friendship through the experiences of Imogen Scott, who identifies as heterosexual but is a dedicated ally to her queer friends and family. As she navigates her role as an ally during a visit to her best friend Lili’s college, Imogen finds herself in a web of misunderstandings that challenge her perceptions of herself and her relationships.
Readers will find a humorous and insightful exploration of self-discovery as Imogen grapples with her identity amidst the vibrant backdrop of college life and LGBTQ themes. The narrative follows her interactions with Lili’s new friends, particularly Tessa, which prompts Imogen to question her own biases and assumptions. This edition presents a relatable coming-of-age story that highlights the complexities of friendship and the fluidity of identity, making it a relevant addition to discussions around social themes and romance in contemporary literature.
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A Stonewall Honor Book · A New York Times and Indie bestseller!
“A big-hearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery.” — Casey McQuiston, author of #1 New York Times bestselling I Kissed Shara Wheeler
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.
Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down.
She’s never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There’s Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen’s biases in check. And then there’s Lili–newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.
Imogen’s thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she’s finally visiting Lili on campus, she’s bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen’s all in.
Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.
Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: she’s told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero–not even Lili’s best friend, Tessa.
Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . .
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