Monique Hale

Writer, mother, realist, cloud lover, daydreamer, dessert enthusiast, sweet tea addict, perfectionist, and lover of life and Christ, but not in that order. http://www.fanfiction.net/~vikingloverelle

Most commented posts

  1. Book Review: “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris — 5 comments
  2. Review: The Vampire Diaries “The Reckoning” (Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Vampire Hunter? Klaus, That’s Who.) — 5 comments
  3. Review: True Blood – “Sunset” The Sun Isn’t Setting Fast Enough For Me… — 4 comments
  4. Did You Guess Rosie’s Killer? Review: Season 2 Finale of The Killing – “What I Know” — 4 comments
  5. Review: The Vampire Diaries “Ghost World” (And Jenna Couldn’t Come Back Because…?) — 3 comments

Author's posts

Jan 30 2014

Where John Takes a Bullet. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Sitting Ducks”

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  • January 30, 2014

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Where John Takes a Bullet. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Sitting Ducks” 1

I’m sure it’s just me and not really what’s going on in “Sitting Ducks” because the episode doesn’t suck … much. Some of the action sequences though, can’t say the same for them.

Jan 30 2014

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Witch? Review: The Originals – “Dance Back from the Grave”

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  • January 30, 2014

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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Witch? Review: The Originals – “Dance Back from the Grave” 2

The Originals takes a journey into the past to introduce us to a new foe. Although, I’m not sure how much of a foe Papa Tunde is.

Jan 27 2014

And Darkness Shall Prevail. Review: Dracula – “Let There Be Light”

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  • January 27, 2014

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And Darkness Shall Prevail. Review: Dracula – “Let There Be Light” 3

“Let There Be Light” doesn’t disappoint. It’s an amazing season finale that leaves viewers gasping, guessing, and greedy for more. I don’t know about you but I’m dying for another season.

Jan 26 2014

Just Die Already! Kidding. Retrospective: The Vampire Diaries – “500 Years of Solitude”

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  • January 26, 2014

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Just Die Already! Kidding. Retrospective: The Vampire Diaries – “500 Years of Solitude” 4

“500 Years of Solitude” doesn’t pull at my heartstrings. The only enjoyable moments were Klaus’ return, seeing Jenna and Alaric, and the soundtrack for the episode.

Jan 23 2014

Let’s Get Ready to … Grumble. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Rumble”

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  • January 23, 2014

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Let's Get Ready to ... Grumble. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Rumble” 5

I’m not so impressed with “Rumble.” Truth be told, I’m falling out of love with The Tomorrow People because it’s just not holding my interest.

Jan 22 2014

Talk About a Flood. Review: The Originals – “Après, Moi, le Deluge”

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  • January 22, 2014

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Talk About a Flood. Review: The Originals – “Après, Moi, le Deluge” 6

Surprise, surprise. I wasn’t expecting such a great episode of The Originals after last week’s disappointing return.

Jan 19 2014

TV News: NBC Orders Two New Pilots

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  • January 19, 2014

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NBC orders new pilots executive produced by Amy Poehler and Katherine Heigl.

Jan 18 2014

A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose…Review: Dracula – “Four Roses”

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  • January 18, 2014

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A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose…Review: Dracula – “Four Roses” 8

The stakes are getting higher and alliances are being tested. Dracula just keeps getting better and better.

Jan 15 2014

Not Quite The Spice Girls … Review: The Originals – “The Casket Girls”

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  • January 15, 2014

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Not Quite The Spice Girls ... Review: The Originals – “The Casket Girls” 9

“The Casket Girls” is all about girl power in the form of three powerful women making their stand and not taking shit from any man. But will they succeed?

Jan 12 2014

Video: First Look Trailer of Starz New Series “Outlander”

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  • January 12, 2014

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First Look Trailer for New Starz Series “Outlander”

Jan 11 2014

What A Tangled Web. Review: Dracula – “Come to Die”

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  • January 11, 2014

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What A Tangled Web. Review: Dracula – “Come to Die” 11

“Come to Die” is another great episode, leaving me guessing about what will happen next.

Jan 10 2014

News: FX Finalizes Cast on “HOKE” Pilot

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  • January 10, 2014

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FX Finalizes Cast for Drama Series Pilot “HOKE”

Jan 10 2014

Photo: Starz Releases New Photo From the “Outlander” Set

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  • January 10, 2014

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Another photo from the set of “Outlander” brought to you by Starz.

Jan 09 2014

TV News: New Series Coming to HBO

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  • January 9, 2014

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New series The Leftovers, Silicon Valley, Doll & Em coming soon to HBO.

Jan 09 2014

Video: “The Originals” Returns Tuesday, January 14 on The CW!

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  • January 9, 2014

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Video: "The Originals" Returns Tuesday, January 14 on The CW! 14

The Originals returns to The CW on Tuesday, January 14 at 8/7c.

Jan 09 2014

TV News: HBO Films’ “The Normal Heart” Debuts This May

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  • January 9, 2014

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HBO Films’ “The Normal Heart” Debuts This May.

Jan 09 2014

TV News: Miniseries “Olive Kitteridge” Debuts Later This Year on HBO

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  • January 9, 2014

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HBO Debuts “Olive Kitteridge” Mini-Series Later This Year.

Jan 02 2014

News: AMC Releases Mid-Season Poster Art for “The Walking Dead” S4

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  • January 2, 2014

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News: AMC Releases Mid-Season Poster Art for "The Walking Dead" S4 15

The Walking Dead returns Sunday, February 9 at 9/8c only on AMC.

Dec 18 2013

Movie News: Netflix Original Documentary “The Square”

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  • December 18, 2013

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A Netflix original documentary, “The Square,” debuts January 17, 2014 in all Netflix territories.

Dec 14 2013

Stefan to the Rescue, Again… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Fifty Shades of Grayson”

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  • December 14, 2013

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Stefan to the Rescue, Again… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Fifty Shades of Grayson” 17

I’m not too enthused with this week’s offering of The Vampire Diaries (TVD). I hate the title of the episode, for one, and it doesn’t really move along the plot. I have to say this feels like a filler episode, and not a very good one at that.

Dec 07 2013

Men Can Be Monsters Too. Review: Dracula – “Of Monsters and Men”

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  • December 7, 2013

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Men Can Be Monsters Too. Review: Dracula – “Of Monsters and Men” 18

Tense doesn’t even begin to describe many of the scenes featured in “Of Monsters and Men.” It just gets better and better.

Dec 06 2013

Book Review: Stuck by Stephanie Atkinson

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  • December 6, 2013

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Book Review: Stuck by Stephanie Atkinson 19

Though riddled with plot holes, I enjoyed reading Stuck and would recommend it to other readers of women’s fiction.

Dec 06 2013

Its Hot All Right! Movie Review – Lionsgate Films’ The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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  • December 6, 2013

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Its Hot All Right! Movie Review – Lionsgate Films’ The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 20

The production department does an excellent job of bringing to life Suzanne Collins’ words almost as I depicted it in my head when reading Catching Fire.

Dec 06 2013

Surprises Abound. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “The Cell”

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  • December 6, 2013

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Surprises Abound. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “The Cell” 21

I enjoyed “The Cell” more than I thought I would—and that’s saying something considering the crap The Vampire Diaries has been putting out lately—yet still found it lacking that certain spark.

Dec 06 2013

Somebody’s Got A Secret … Review: The Tomorrow People – “Thanatos”

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  • December 6, 2013

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Somebody's Got A Secret ... Review: The Tomorrow People - "Thanatos" 22

“Thanatos” is good in a way, yet predictable in another. I was expecting to be shocked and awed but found myself only mildly entertained.

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