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Except, if I'm totally honest, I do believe it. Reid likes…

“Except, if I'm totally honest, I do believe it. Reid likes me. And I like that he likes me. But I'm not used to this game. It's this totally new way of seeing myself. Like I'm some hazily lit dream girl from a movie. I've never been that girl before.” quote by Becky Albertalli
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““Except, if I'm totally honest, I do believe it. Reid likes me. And I like that he likes me. But I'm not used to this game. It's this totally new way of seeing myself. Like I'm some hazily lit dream girl from a movie. I've never been that girl before.””

Becky Albertalli

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator feels surprised and uneasy about being admired, confronting a new self-image that feels unreal and cinematic.

In simple terms: She is uncomfortable with a fresh, movie‑like perception of herself.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the new view, but stay grounded.

Themes

identity self‑perception romance vulnerability

Mood

conflicted hopeful

Type

reflective personal

When to use this quote

  • first crush
  • social media attention
  • self‑discovery

Key Concepts

self‑image celebrity authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does external admiration change your self‑view?
  • What steps keep you authentic amid new attention?
A Different Perspective

Challenges can arise when external validation reshapes self‑worth.

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