The novel won the 2017 Silver Inky Award for young adult literature. Oseman's third book, entitled I Was Born For This, was published in May 2018. It follows the story of Fereshteh "Angel" Rahimi and Jimmy Kaga-Ricci. ![]() ![]() The story is about a band called The Ark and their fandom, with a particular focus on fandom among teenagers. One reviewer said that a message in the book was that you can be a part of a fandom, but you have to make sure you don't lose yourself in it, and being an extreme fan can prevent those in the spotlight from feeling like they can be themselves. Oseman is also the author/artist of the web comic Heartstopper, which follows the romantic relationship between Charlie Spring (brother of Tori Spring) and Nick Nelson, both of whom are characters featured in Solitaire. The first four volumes of the comic have been acquired by Hachette Children's Group. Volume one was published in February 2017, volume two in July 2019, volume three in February 2020. Oseman's novels have been praised for being "relatable" and realistic in regards to their portrayal of contemporary teenage life.
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