It is wonderful to encounter a YA heroine who has zero wimp issues--on the contrary, Jamie's main struggle is to manage her easily-aroused anger so that she doesn't accidentally blow up any of the jerks and villains invading her life. If she wasnt going to disappear at superspeed, then I wasnt going to let her go. Jamie is beyond hot even on her bad days, and I knew shed look good working up a sweat. Shut up and eat that last piece.. https://kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/, Babcock, Kara. I bought (and read, more than once) this book back in 2016 so this re-view is way way waaaay over due.. She may have had a point there, but there was no need to be so hostile. And it was all be that much more exciting because it would be our littleokay hugesecret. She wasnt stupid, and she challenged me like no one else ever has. Jamie was back, and the pizza she set down in front of me looked and smelled like a work of art. Seriously? In true superhero-comic fashion, a combination of toxic waste and 40,000 volts of electricity invest teenage girl, Jamie Baker, with magical powers ranging from super speed, to super hearing, to throwing lightning bolts. Being patient was near impossible, though, so I had to remind myself that shed never lasted this long before. My senses heightened. It was a this-feels-incredible gasp. \r\rTo keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. That's why Jamie can't deny anything that Ryan wants.And I really liked Jamie too. Have you ever read a book that just left you smiling at the end? The kiss didn't actually give me my powers. Now the annoyingly irresistible Ryan will stop at nothing to melt the heart of the ice queen and find out what makes her so special. Lots of superhero, high school silly goodness with a cute romance. Ever since the day shed kissed me therewasno other girl. I liked her superpowers, but her woe is me attitude got old. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I really liked this book, Like everything about. A lethal combination of car accident, toxic waste and something like 40,000 volts of electricity turned Jamie into a living, breathing human freak with super speed, super hearing and a killer connection to all of the universe's electrical power. Oram does not focus on this too much, probably wisely, choosing instead to reveal only salient portions. She looked dangerous and powerful and so freaking hot, but she also looked seriously freaked out. Literally. Select files or add your book in reader. You like New York-style pizza? she asked. I loved the resolution with Becky and that tie in. Did she really think shed be able to get rid of me so easily? Cheyenne is determined to seek the light of truth in a web of darkness, but at what cost? With all she's dealt with, it was just such a realistic way of dealing with things. Kelly Oram super-girl-love-story works surprisingly well: it's fun, cute and entertaining. As long as there was even a tiny spark of interest from Jamie, that was all I needed. Needless to say I forgot about her superpowers. Now. That frown was seriously the best thing that had happened all day. I focus mostly on visual entertainment for that matter, since there's at least one movie or show each year containing that ordinary man that gains supernatural strength, speed and so on and so forth. Jamie could push people away in her sleep, but no matter how hard she tried she was not going to scare me off. This author has a way of writing a story that I immediately fall in love with. Trying to fit in and have a normal teenage school life while trying to control the power surges within prove too much when Ryan Miller makes a bet with his buddy that Jamie won't make out with him. It was interesting seeing her trying to deal with her powers and her issues. I shouted Jamies name again, scared that she was hurt, but not only was she just fine, she was screaming likeIwas the one in danger. It is an act of solidarity with the ice queen that leaves both her and the reader a little bewildered, and I love that. Id already put her on edge and I hadnt even asked the question yet. I was holding a freakingtreeabove my head! I think what compelled me most were the electricity motifs on the cover and in the blurb--a superhero with electricity-based powers would be really interesting to read about. Rather than enjoying a fine ebook bearing in mind a cup of coffee in the I was working up the courage to ask her if shed loved Derek when she broke the silence. She was serious! , but there is definitely a lot of lively, amusing repartee between the two attractive protagonists. She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and likes to eat frosting by the spoonful. I couldnt let the Ice Queen get to me. I love all forms of pizza., Well I happen to know where to find the best pizza in the country, so why dont you point me in the direction of a bathroom, and once Im all cleaned up Ill run get us lunch., Now that would just be a shame. I dont mean to pry, I said gently. I loved Ryan, he was my favorite. We check all files by special algorithm to prevent their re-upload. Can I askyoua question?, I was surprised by the request, and so relieved to be stopped from asking what was probably the stupidest question I could ask that I nodded happily. *spoiler alert*, Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015. There is no suspense and very little tension as Jamie goes about rescuing Ryan and disabling the villain. Jamie and I stared at one another for a moment, equally stunned, but then I felt my lips spreading in idiotic proportions on my face. Jamie Baker is an Executive Director at Being Alive based in West Hollywood, California. Soworth it! Now the annoyingly irresistible Ryan will stop at nothing to melt the heart of the ice queen and find out what makes her so special. I started to get up slowly testing the muscles and joints that still felt stiff, but before I got all the way to my feet Jamie collapsed and I forgot all about any possible injuries I might have. The villain, once he is revealed, is unimposing to the point of being laughable. my dad yelled, every bit as horrified. Theyve endured summer vacations, Sunday brunches, even dentist visits together. Seriously. (LogOut/ In true superhero-comic fashion, a combination of toxic waste and 40,000 volts of electricity invest teenage girl, Jamie Baker, with magical powers ranging from super speed, to super hearing, to throwing lightning bolts. But as I blacked out, there was only one thing I thought about. well, she has superpowers. My senses were still in overdrive and the pain of the impact when I hit the ground was so intense I couldnt breathe. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earn, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Being Jamie Baker - Kelly Oram For Later, Do not sell or share my personal information. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I can respect that. You. You are not running away from me this time.. Youre worse than me! I just meant that its not exactly around the corner.. (LogOut/ Used only items are excluded in this order but can be purchased from the items detail page. Being Jamie Baker was such an awesome read that I just couldn't put down. (LogOut/ . Publisher: Bluefields. FREE Shipping Official trailer for the new book Being Jamie Baker, by Kelly Oram.\r\rwww.beingjamiebaker.com\r\rAn accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. currently reading . She vacillates between, "I can't be with him; I might kill him!" I wish for a Ryany and Jamie style bestie.. Murder, romance, secrets and hidden pasts. I wrote this before I came out as transgender. Disclaimer: I won this in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. The Organized Bride (Billionaire Marriage Brokers, #2), *A fun and romantic novel by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author Lucy McConnell, The Professional Bride (Billionaire Marriage Brokers, #3), Early on, Pamela Jones realized she had an unusual talent for putting two people together. \r\rUnfortunately, Ryan is not the only person on to her secret. Being part of a fresh idea or something new everyday makes my work and lifestyle very special. Being Jamie Baker is available for FREE on Amazon, iBooks, Nook, and Kobo. He kidnaps Ryan on the night of the Big Football Game, luring Jamie up to the deserted high school for a creepy confession about how he will "keep her safe.". Read Any Book - Online Library - Read Free Books Online,