From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity friendship and fame. For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark -- a boy band that s taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark s fandom has given her everything she loves -- her friend Juliet her dreams her place in the world. Her Muslim family doesn t understand the band s allure -- but Angel feels there are things about her they ll never understand. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He s their frontman -- and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing even if it only amplifies his anxiety. The fans are very accepting that he s trans -- but they also keep shipping him with his longtime friend and bandmate Rowan. But Jimmy and Rowan are just friends -- and Rowan has a secret girlfriend the fans can never know about. Dreams don t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be. A funny wise and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. I Was Born for This is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life and the power of believing in something -- especially yourself.