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 16 2013

News: “The Killing” Returns for a Third Season

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  • January 16, 2013

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News: "The Killing" Returns for a Third Season 1

AMC AND FOX TELEVISION STUDIOS PARTNER ON “THE KILLING” SEASON THREE

Jan 14 2013

Review: House of Lies “Stochasticity” (And I Still Don’t Know What That Means)

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  • January 14, 2013

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Review: House of Lies "Stochasticity" (And I Still Don't Know What That Means) 2

The season two opener of House of Lies was good. It wasn’t great; wasn’t horrible either, but it lacked that special something. Season one emerged with a bang, hooking me instantly. The show was fresh, new and hilarious. This time around, eh… not so much.

Jan 13 2013

Next Stop on the TWCS Blog Tour… Book Review: Eire’s Captive Moon by Sandi Layne

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  • January 13, 2013

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Next Stop on the TWCS Blog Tour... Book Review: Eire's Captive Moon by Sandi Layne 3

I expected Eire’s Captive Moon to go out with a bang considering this is the first in a trilogy. It left me wanting and not interested in reading the next installment.

Jan 03 2013

Not Another One! Book Review: “Bettie Page Presents: the Librarian” by Logan Belle

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  • January 3, 2013

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Not Another One! Book Review: "Bettie Page Presents: the Librarian" by Logan Belle 4

While The Librarian is not the greatest literary fiction I’ve ever read, beyond its faults it is still readable without too many eye rolls.

Dec 20 2012

My IQ Has Dropped A Few Points… Book Review: Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

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  • December 20, 2012

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My IQ Has Dropped A Few Points... Book Review: Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens 5

I find Thoughtless to be an asinine study in infidelity, selfishness and low self esteem. Yes, I’m talking about the dimwitted heroine, Kiera. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone.

Dec 15 2012

Don’t Get On Klaus’s Bad Side… Review: The Vampire Diaries “O Come All Ye Faithful”

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  • December 15, 2012

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Don't Get On Klaus's Bad Side... Review: The Vampire Diaries "O Come All Ye Faithful" 6

Besides stealing the show, Klaus brings excitement to this mid-season finale, which would have otherwise floundered. A very nice way send-off for the winter break, “O Come All Ye Faithful” brings light to things long kept in the dark.

Dec 13 2012

A Realistic (Yet Skewed) View of the Fairytale. Book Review: The Cracked Slipper by Stephanie Alexander

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  • December 13, 2012

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A Realistic (Yet Skewed) View of the Fairytale. Book Review: The Cracked Slipper by Stephanie Alexander 7

With more polishing of the plot and characters, this novel could have been much more enjoyable.

Dec 13 2012

TV News: Golden Globe Nominations Announced

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  • December 13, 2012

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Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globes have been announced!

Dec 12 2012

TV News: The CW Orders New Reality Series “The Hunt” and “Perfect Score”

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  • December 12, 2012

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THE CW ORDERS NEW REALITY SERIES “THE HUNT” AND “PERFECT SCORE”

Dec 11 2012

News: “Girls” Season 2 Premiering in January on HBO

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  • December 11, 2012

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News: "Girls" Season 2 Premiering in January on HBO 9

EMMY®-WINNING COMEDY SERIES GIRLS RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON JAN. 13, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

Dec 07 2012

And They Call It Puppy Love… Review: The Vampire Diaries “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street”

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  • December 7, 2012

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And They Call It Puppy Love... Review: The Vampire Diaries "We'll Always Have Bourbon Street" 10

“We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street” opens on a happy note and ends on its antithesis.

Dec 04 2012

News: FX Premieres a New Show January 30: The Americans

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  • December 4, 2012

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News: FX Premieres a New Show January 30: The Americans 11

FX NETWORK’S NEWEST DRAMA THE AMERICANS PREMIERES JANUARY 30

Dec 03 2012

Interview: The Walking Dead Talks to Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes)

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  • December 3, 2012

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The Walking Dead Interview with Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes)

Dec 03 2012

Do You Think The Governor’s Pissed? Review: The Walking Dead – “Made to Suffer”

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  • December 3, 2012

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Do You Think The Governor's Pissed? Review: The Walking Dead - "Made to Suffer" 13

I loved every minute of “Made to Suffer” and don’t know how I’ll cope with this hiatus. The Walking Dead returns Sunday, February 10, 2013 with all new episodes.

Nov 30 2012

What Are We Gonna Do About Jeremy! Review: The Vampire Diaries “My Brother’s Keeper”

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  • November 30, 2012

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What Are We Gonna Do About Jeremy! Review: The Vampire Diaries "My Brother's Keeper" 14

I wanted to like “My Brother’s Keeper” more but the lack of progression gave me pause. I’m no longer sure where the show is going and I’m getting bored.

Nov 28 2012

Not What I Was Expecting… Book Review: Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones

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  • November 28, 2012

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Not What I Was Expecting... Book Review: Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones 15

I had high hopes for Death and the Girl Next Door but was disappointed for a few reasons.

Nov 26 2012

Baby Girl Grimes Finally Has A Name! Review: The Walking Dead “When the Dead Come Knocking”

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  • November 26, 2012

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Baby Girl Grimes Finally Has A Name! Review: The Walking Dead "When the Dead Come Knocking" 16

“When the Dead Come Knocking” is a solid showing, yet it feels like a filler episode leading up to next week’s explosive mid-season finale.

Nov 19 2012

Review: The Walking Dead “Hounded” In Which Merle Shows His True Colors

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  • November 19, 2012

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Review: The Walking Dead "Hounded" In Which Merle Shows His True Colors 17

Can we all agree that Michonne is not to be messed with?

Nov 17 2012

The Battle Scene Saved This One… Movie Review: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”

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  • November 17, 2012

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The Battle Scene Saved This One... Movie Review: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" 18

Should you rush out to see this film? Not unless you’re an ultimate Twihard because it kind of disappoints. There are a few laughs, surprises and tear-jerker moments to appease everyone’s tastes. But with someone like me, who’s a huge fan of the books and first film, I found it disappointing that the saga has lost some of its magic.

Nov 16 2012

Was It All Just A Ruse? Review: The Vampire Diaries “We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes”

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  • November 16, 2012

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Was It All Just A Ruse? Review: The Vampire Diaries "We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes" 19

An intriguing episode, “We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes” alludes to things to come. A new relationship brewing, trouble in paradise and a possible new foe on the horizon?

Nov 15 2012

News: “Fringe” Gets Reborn on Science Channel 11/20

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  • November 15, 2012

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FRINGE will air every Tuesday night from 8-11 PM (ET/PT) on Science Channel.

Nov 15 2012

A Tear-Jerker This Is Not. Book Review: Slammed by Colleen Hoover

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  • November 15, 2012

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A Tear-Jerker This Is Not. Book Review: Slammed by Colleen Hoover 21

While I enjoyed reading Slammed, I didn’t find it to be realistic. My connection to the characters failed as they didn’t contain the substance needed to make me care about them. If I can’t relate to a character, or feel their circumstance is probable, you lose me.

Nov 12 2012

News: The CW Announces “The Carrie Diaries” Premiere Date

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  • November 12, 2012

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News: The CW Announces "The Carrie Diaries" Premiere Date 22

“THE CARRIE DIARIES” SERIES PREMIERE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14 8PM ET

Nov 12 2012

Interview: The Walking Dead’s Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon)

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  • November 12, 2012

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The Walking Dead, Sundays 9/8c only on AMC.

Nov 12 2012

Just When You Think Things Can’t Get Any Weirder… Review: The Walking Dead “Say the Word”

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  • November 12, 2012

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Just When You Think Things Can’t Get Any Weirder... Review: The Walking Dead "Say the Word" 24

A fairly solid episode, “Say the Word” sheds some light on what’s going on in Woodbury and why there’s no shame in getting the hell outta dodge when you can.

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