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When not writing, Jessica Buike enjoys spending time with her husband and many pets (including cats, rabbits, and a neurotic Border Collie). She currently resides in Bellevue, Nebraska and loves living in the Midwest because the weather gives her something to complain about.


The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the Harry Potter of Greek mythology!! This is not meant to slight either author, but rather a compliment to them both because I believe they have both produced highly readable and entertaining book series that will encourage reading in all ages.

This story was fast paced and fun, with great characters and fantastic bits of ancie... Read more of this blog post »
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5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009

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The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is the Harry Potter of Greek mythology!! This is not meant to slight either author,... Read more of this blog post »
Trylle Trilogy Boxed Set by Amanda Hocking
Trylle Trilogy Boxed Set
by Amanda Hocking (Goodreads Author)
read in April, 2013
A fantastic and inspiring series suitable for young adults and up!
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
This is the Harry Potter of Greek mythology!! This is not meant to slight either author, but rather a compliment to them both because I believe they have both produced highly readable and entertaining book series that will encourage reading in all ag...more
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2)
by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2013
Despite the fact that this second novel in the series was utterly predictable, I still enjoyed watching the characters tackle new situations. They are developing and growing as characters and I still wanted to watch it unfold regardless of having ink...more
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
The Round House
by Louise Erdrich
read in February, 2013
A poignant coming-of-age story flavored with the rich and often painful history of the Native American struggle in the United States. When I was in college I had the opportunity to work closely with some amazing Native Americans whose stories were lo...more
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Son of a Mermaid by Katie O'Sullivan
Son of a Mermaid
by Katie O'Sullivan (Goodreads Author)
Silas by Robert J. Duperre
Silas
by Robert J. Duperre (Goodreads Author)
read in February, 2013
This wonderful story is about the strong relationship that humans can have with their dogs, and about appreciating their instincts. It was fast-paced and mysterious, with a story that was a haunting look back over life, similar to Water for Elephants...more
The Awakening by M.L. Lacy
The Awakening (Chrysalis #1)
by M.L. Lacy (Goodreads Author)
read in February, 2013
I had a bit of a love/hate relationship with this particular novel. There were some particularly brilliant thoughts (love) and the underlying storyline was great (love). But, it was clouded over by overly-blatant and totally rampant, incestuous sex (...more
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)
by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2013
When I first started this story, I figured this would be one of those books where I'd end up having to give it 3 or 4 stars for being a little too cliche and predictable - but there is a surprise at the end that even I didn't see coming, so it earned...more
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36442 Author Talk Book Club — 1425 members — last activity May 22, 2013 11:00pm
This group is dedicated to authors and anyone interested in how the process of writing evolves. We will share various techniques, inspirations and disc...more
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