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

Dec 05 2013

The Ladies Rule. Review: The Originals – “Reigning Pain in New Orleans”

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  • December 5, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

The Ladies Rule. Review: The Originals - "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" 1

The Originals is living up to its potential. I continue to enjoy each new episode as it reveals something new about the Original vampires and their personalities.

Dec 03 2013

Interview: AMC Talks with Hershel (Scott Wilson) of “The Walking Dead”

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  • December 3, 2013

  • 5 mins to read

Interview: AMC Talks with Hershel (Scott Wilson) of "The Walking Dead" 2

The Walking Dead returns February 2014 to AMC.

Dec 02 2013

There Goes the Neighborhood. Review: The Walking Dead – “Too Far Gone”

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  • December 2, 2013

  • 9 mins to read

There Goes the Neighborhood. Review: The Walking Dead - “Too Far Gone” 3

“Too Far Gone” begins with a slow burn but gradually blazes like an inferno. I didn’t expect anything that happened nor did I think I could bear to watch anymore of what transpired.

Nov 27 2013

The King Bites Back. Review: The Originals – “The River in Reverse”

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  • November 27, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

The King Bites Back. Review: The Originals – “The River in Reverse” 4

The Originals provides another solid episode with heart-stopping action, suspense, and a plethora of unexpected events in “The River in Reverse.”

Nov 25 2013

Who’s Really in Charge? Review: The Walking Dead – “Dead Weight”

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  • November 25, 2013

  • 8 mins to read

Who's Really in Charge? Review: The Walking Dead - “Dead Weight” 5

Here I thought the baddest man on The Walking Dead had turned over a new leaf and was showing us his softer side. Oh no … that’s not what he was up to at all.

Nov 23 2013

Friends Till The End… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Dead Man on Campus”

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  • November 23, 2013

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Friends Till The End... Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Dead Man on Campus” 6

The Vampire Diaries has started on a downward spiral. I’m not sure when it began but these latest episodes haven’t been very fulfilling.

Nov 23 2013

This Isn’t the Dance. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Limbo”

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  • November 23, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

This Isn’t the Dance. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Limbo” 7

The Tomorrow People takes a look at what it means to be between a rock and a hard place—not moving forward, not turning left or right, just waiting to see what happens.

Nov 18 2013

The Prodigal Returns. Review: The Walking Dead – “Live Bait”

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  • November 18, 2013

  • 8 mins to read

The Prodigal Returns. Review: The Walking Dead - “Live Bait” 8

I love it when The Walking Dead has a single focused episode. “Live Bait” dissects the man behind the eye patch to show the two sides of a villain who deep down isn’t all evil.

Nov 16 2013

All Shall Be Revealed… Review: Dracula – “From Darkness to Light”

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  • November 16, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

All Shall Be Revealed... Review: Dracula – “From Darkness to Light” 9

I haven’t seen an episode of Dracula I didn’t like. And I’ll be honest, I don’t think I ever will.

Nov 15 2013

Doppelgangers No More… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Death and the Maiden”

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  • November 15, 2013

  • 6 mins to read

Doppelgangers No More… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Death and the Maiden” 10

I was expecting to love “Death and the Maiden” more than I did. The overwhelming emotion wrought from the characters should have been enough to engage me, but I found my attention waning at times.

Nov 14 2013

Smart. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Sorry For Your Loss”

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  • November 14, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Smart. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Sorry For Your Loss” 11

I enjoyed “Sorry For Your Loss” and glimpsing Russell’s past. I’m not sure if I like him more or less now though.

Nov 14 2013

The Boys Are Back! Review: The Originals – “Bloodletting”

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  • November 14, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

The Boys Are Back! Review: The Originals - "Bloodletting" 12

“Bloodletting” is yet another solid episode and proves The Originals is making its way in the vampire drama TV slot.

Nov 11 2013

When It Rains… Review: The Walking Dead – “Internment”

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  • November 11, 2013

  • 8 mins to read

When It Rains… Review: The Walking Dead - “Internment” 13

I must decree “Internment” is an exciting, tense, and frightening episode—maybe even one of the top five best episodes. And not even because of the walkers.

Nov 09 2013

And Dobrev Makes Three… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Handle with Care”

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  • November 9, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

And Dobrev Makes Three… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Handle with Care” 14

As if we haven’t had enough to work out with two sets of doppelgangers, The Vampire Diaries’ writers must believe we want yet another lookalike walking around town.

Nov 08 2013

Fun? What Fun? Review: The Tomorrow People – “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

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  • November 8, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Fun? What Fun? Review: The Tomorrow People – “All Tomorrow’s Parties” 15

With solutions come trouble and The Tomorrow People doesn’t shy away from the drama or violence. It dives right in and shows you just how bad things can get when no one listens to their leader because the fun must be had!

Nov 08 2013

Interview with Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha) of “The Walking Dead”

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  • November 8, 2013

  • 6 mins to read

Interview with Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha) of "The Walking Dead" 16

The Walking Dead airs Sunday nights at 9/8c only on AMC!

Nov 06 2013

Poetic. Review: The Originals – “Fruit of the Poisoned Tree”

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  • November 6, 2013

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Poetic. Review: The Originals – “Fruit of the Poisoned Tree” 17

The Originals is kicking it up a notch with mysterious disappearances and subtle declarations of war. Keep watching to see what happens next.

Nov 04 2013

Decisions, Decisions… Review: The Walking Dead – “Indifference”

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  • November 4, 2013

  • 9 mins to read

Decisions, Decisions... Review: The Walking Dead - "Indifference" 18

The Walking Dead takes a look at this lack of sympathy in a few of its characters and leaves us to decide who’s right or wrong. This is a tough episode to digest.

Nov 02 2013

Keep Your Enemies Close… Review: Dracula – “A Whiff of Sulfur”

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  • November 2, 2013

  • 6 mins to read

Keep Your Enemies Close… Review: Dracula – “A Whiff of Sulfur” 19

Dracula is quickly making itself into my favorite drama series this fall. I’m in love with the setting, the characters, and the story.

Nov 02 2013

What Did You Do, Damon? Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Monster’s Ball”

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  • November 2, 2013

  • 8 mins to read

What Did You Do, Damon? Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Monster’s Ball” 20

The ending of “Monster’s Ball” is soooo good I can’t wait until next week to see what’s going to happen.

Oct 30 2013

Badass… Review: The Tomorrow People – “Kill or Be Killed”

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  • October 30, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Badass... Review: The Tomorrow People - "Kill or Be Killed" 21

“Kill or Be Killed” doesn’t waste time jumping into the tough stuff. The Tomorrow People takes an in depth look at yet another familiar face, showcasing what is on the line—what the Tomorrow People (TP) are fighting for and who they are fighting against.

Oct 30 2013

Video: On Set With the Cast of “The Walking Dead”

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  • October 30, 2013

  • 6 mins to read

Video: On Set With the Cast of "The Walking Dead" 22

Tune in to The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9/8c only on AMC.

Oct 30 2013

Witches Be Trippin’. Review: The Originals – “Sinners and Saints”

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  • October 30, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Witches Be Trippin'. Review: The Originals - "Sinners and Saints" 23

I’m disappointed with a few aspects of “Sinners and Saints.” The visual effects were lacking in believability and some of the acting was off.

Oct 28 2013

Book Review: “Entry-Level Mistress” by Sabrina Darby

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  • October 28, 2013

  • 4 mins to read

Book Review: "Entry-Level Mistress" by Sabrina Darby 24

If you want a solid, well-written contemporary romance to get lost in, Entry-Level Mistress is your book. It’s hot, sexy, and suspenseful all at once.

Oct 27 2013

Mind. Blown. Review: The Walking Dead – “Isolation”

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  • October 27, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Mind. Blown. Review: The Walking Dead - “Isolation” 25

With Glenn’s words still ringing in my ears, I have to agree with him. This sickness is the pits. It’s slowing things down, making viewers wonder who’ll die next to come back as a walker.

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