A review by bluebeereads
Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram

5.0

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I did not expect this book to affect me so much! Honestly, I thought it would be just a fun sort of chick-lit about a girl with powers. And I would've loved that because I always have a good time reading a normal chick-lit. They may not be the best literary works, but it's fun to read. But I did not get that. Instead I got a touching story about a girl who is different and has difficulties dealing with these powers.

Jamie Baker is a girl that should have died in an accident a year ago. Her boyfriend did not survive, but she did and she gained superpowers because of the toxic waste that was spilled over her. Now she and her parents have moved and she's called the Ice Queen in her new school because she talks to nobody. She needs to keep her powers a secret. But she didn't count on one thing. Ryan Miller. After kissing her because of a bet with his friend, he's determined to get to know Jamie.

When you read it like that, you'll expect the same thing as me. But it was more! I actually felt everything Jamie felt. All her fears and struggles and happiness. And I think the reason why her story touched me as much as it did, is because it does deal with bullying. Jamie is being bullied by everyone and they call her the Ice Queen because no one knows what's really going on. And at first, Jamie is okay with that. She learned to live with it. But then Ryan steps into the game and she starts to like him. But that only makes things worse for both of them. And I felt so sad for them! Their romance is so incredibly sweet. Definitely a lot of swoon-worthy moments!

Like I said, I connected with Jamie. She's such a great character and she narrates the book like it's her origins story. I love her, I really do. And I envy her because well... she has superpowers. And Ryan. Ryan is a very sweet guy. He genuinly cares about Jamie and wants to get to know her. God, I want my own Ryan. He is a bit cocky though, but I love that about him. And I adore Jamie's parents! They are awesome! There are a few more characters in this story that I did not expect to like as much as I did. Like Becky. She turns out to be a really nice girl. And Mike... He had his moments. Paige is the real bitch in this story.

I am curious how this story continues so I'll pick up the second book some time soon. If you love a nice easy read about love and superpowers with high school cliches that does pull on your heartstrings, this is the perfect book for you. You'll have a good time, I know I did.