On the Run (Vagabonds, #1) in Q&A with Jade C. Jamison

May 20, 2015 Doris rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: rock-star-romance

Yahhhh another rock romance series and not just any series this one is written by the queen of rock romance, Jade C. Jameson. When her named is linked to a book you know it’s going to be good and this first book about the newly formed all girl rock band the Vagabonds, does not disappoint.

On The Run is about a 16-year old, with a kickass name of Kyle Summers, who is a genius when it comes to the electric guitar and knows how to rock out to her favorite music. It tells you of her childhood and hip Yahhhh another rock romance series and not just any series this one is written by the queen of rock romance, Jade C. Jameson. When her named is linked to a book you know it’s going to be good and this first book about the newly formed all girl rock band the Vagabonds, does not disappoint.

On The Run is about a 16-year old, with a kickass name of Kyle Summers, who is a genius when it comes to the electric guitar and knows how to rock out to her favorite music. It tells you of her childhood and hippie parents who realize that it’s in Kyle’s best interest to finally settle down in one place so Kyle can gain some friends and attend a regular high school. Nothing is harder for an “outsider” to come to a small school and try to fit in. The great thing about Kyle is that she can be everyone’s friend, just not a “best” friend. She doesn’t need that attachment because her first love is her guitar.

Her high school holds a talent contest and she decides to try out for it even though she is sure that not many people will find the same love for hard rock as what she does. Kyle is not one to back down so she pulls various guitar riffs from rock greats and puts together her act. The night of the performance Kyle puts her heart and soul into her performance and is surprised to not see her parents in the audience and even a bigger surprise is all of the compliments she is getting for her stellar performance. Nobody knew that Kyle had that in her and she does deserve all the praise she receives because this girl practices all the time and it’s not just that she practices her craft; she lives and loves playing the guitar. The guitar is Kyle Summers.

When cute football player, Decker, takes notice of Kyle and her talents he asks her to a party that all of the kids are heading out to. She declines at first but when returning home she finds out why her parents never made it to her big important night. They had been home this whole time fighting and then tell Kyle that they are splitting up. Kyle is thrown for a loop and ends up at the party after all. Decker is more than happy to see Kyle show up and after Kyle gets the drift that Decker wants to really “get to know” her, things really start to change in her life. Kyle has now found another pastime that she loves to do besides playing her guitar…sex and lots of it.

Decker is not the only one to have taken notice in Kyle because someone keeps calling her after her performance without leaving a message. Finally after getting tons of missed calls she finally answers and this is the beginning of her dreams coming true. It’s a music producer and he wants her to try out for an all-girl rock band. I loved to see how a band is actually formed and everything that it took to get this off the ground. Kyle meshes with all the girls except for their lead singer, Barbie. I know, right? Anyone named Barbie would have to be a pain. (Sorry for those of you with actually that name...no disrespect) During this time Decker has fallen by the wayside especially with Kyle beginning a tour in the near future which actually worked out pretty good because CJ has come into Kyle’s life. CJ is in an up and coming band and he was there to help the girls fine tune their first CD. I cannot wait to see what transpires between CJ and Kyle. They have the makings for some pretty hot storylines.

So now I patiently wait for the next book to come out in this series and all I know is it won’t be fast enough because this is the beginning of something really, really good!! Also, kudos to the dedication to Lita Ford also and to the mention of various rock women who have paved the way for females to follow their dreams in the male dominant world of rock.

This book was provided as an ARC by NetGalley for an honest review.
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Jul 03, 2015 Amy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for On the Run (Vagabonds, #1) since Jade C. Jamison announced she was starting to write it. No one writes rock-n-roll and romance like Jade. Her Bullet series is still in my top five favorite series, and after reading book one of Vagabonds, I know this will be in that list as well. Again, I was blown away with Jade’s ability to grab me immediately and suck me into the literary world she has created and leave me begging for more.
Book one sets the stage I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for On the Run (Vagabonds, #1) since Jade C. Jamison announced she was starting to write it. No one writes rock-n-roll and romance like Jade. Her Bullet series is still in my top five favorite series, and after reading book one of Vagabonds, I know this will be in that list as well. Again, I was blown away with Jade’s ability to grab me immediately and suck me into the literary world she has created and leave me begging for more.
Book one sets the stage for the rest of this series by introducing us to Kyle Summers. We learn of her early life on the road with her free-spirited parents who didn’t set down roots until Kyle’s mid-teens. Kyle’s first love was, and will always be, her guitar and music. It is her be-all and end-all of life. Deciding to try out for and preform in the school’s talent show earns her the interest of Decker. They quickly become romantically involved and Kyle learns sex is a great coping mechanism when life at home hits a snag.
Not only did the talent show pique the interest of Decker, but also Peter Cyrus who wants Kyle to be a part of his all-girl rock band he is creating. Now the fun begins. We met her new band mates; Liz-the lyricist and rhythm guitar, Vicki-drums, Kelly-bassist, and Barbie-lead vocalist. What a mix of personalities these young women are. We get a glimpse of the inner workings of a new band, from the early personality clashes, writing and laying down tracks, making videos, and the start of their first road tour.
During the writing/recording session we are introduced to CJ Slavin from Death Crunch. The chemistry between him and Kyle is off the charts. He is 21 to her 17 and he knows he has to wait another year to act on it. I can only imagine what Jade has in store for us during this upcoming year.
This book is extremely well-written with complex and well-developed characters that I want to know more about and I look forward to all of their stories.
Jade can write the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll world like no other…hello have you read the Bullet Series? I can’t imagine what life with the Vagabonds will do to my heart, but I can tell you this, I am more excited for this roller-coaster ride than I have been for any release this year.
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Nov 15, 2015 Louise Rogers-Thomas rated it really liked it

A very exciting start to a new series.
It does have a ya feel but this is Jade C Jamison we are talking about....her characters grow with the story.

Really looking forward to more fro Kyle and hopefully CJ.

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Aug 30, 2015 Teresa Jesenovec rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was given an ARC for my honest review.

This book did not grab me from the first page like all of Jade's books normally do.

Not completely sure why either. I do not have an issue with YA books nor with a Rock Star. I felt that it started kind of slow. There was a lot of background on Kyle and maybe that was why, but I fully understand why it was necessary.

However, by the end of the book, I was engaged in the story line and the characters. Now I can't wait to read the next book to see where Jade ...more

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May 31, 2015 L.A. Remenicky rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: best-of-2015

It’s been a couple of days since I finished On Th Run and I still am having trouble putting my thoughts about this book into words. I love this book and I am anxiously awaiting book 2 in this series. You can feel the story starting to build and I think it’s going to be epic. It’s going to rank right up there with Bullet. I mean, who doesn’t love a coming of age story? Kyle Summers is living the dream… playing her guitar in an all-girl band, going on the road, fame and fortune are surely soon to ...more

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Jun 01, 2015 L Morales rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This story is about a teenage girl's dream of becoming a rockstar and her journey to making it a reality. I love Kyle's character and her determination to live her dream. I can't wait to read more about when Kyle and her bandmates take their show on tour. I also can't wait to read more about CJ and Kyle when they finally get together that's going to be HOT!! ...more

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