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

Sep 21 2012

This One Makes You Think… Book Review: Unwind by Neal Shusterman

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  • September 21, 2012

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This One Makes You Think... Book Review: Unwind by Neal Shusterman 1

What seemingly begins as a stand against issues concerning abortion, children’s rights and a person’s right to choose evolves into an action-filled, overthrow-the-man type novel. I like that Unwind makes you think because it shows both sides of the argument ‘what to do with unwanted children.’

Sep 12 2012

Photos: The Vampire Diaries Season 4 Gallery Images

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  • September 12, 2012

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Don’t miss the season four premiere of The Vampire Diaries, “Vampire Soul” Thursday, October 11 at 8/7c only on The CW.

Sep 10 2012

News: Get the All New Tricked Out SOA App!

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  • September 10, 2012

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Sons of Anarchy season five premiere is Tuesday, September 11 at 10PM only on FX.

Sep 07 2012

Not Your Typical Zombie Novel… Book Review: Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick

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  • September 7, 2012

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Not Your Typical Zombie Novel... Book Review: Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick 4

This is the first in a series so be prepared to want to throw things and be frustrated. I hated the ending because the story takes a turn for the unusual and I had so many questions about what was going on and how Alex would make her way out of her precarious situation.

Aug 27 2012

Review: True Blood “Save Yourself” Featuring Jason the Vampire Slayer, Orgasmic Baby Birthing, and Billith!

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  • August 27, 2012

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Review: True Blood "Save Yourself" Featuring Jason the Vampire Slayer, Orgasmic Baby Birthing, and Billith! 5

“Save Yourself” is not a great season finale. In fact, it’s one of the worst I think I’ve ever seen. I was bored. The only scenes I liked were the few that made me laugh, and even they couldn’t save this finale.

Aug 24 2012

A Definite Must Read – Book Review: “Tiger Lily” by Jodi Lynn Anderson

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  • August 24, 2012

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Anderson has written one of the most beautiful love stories, full of hope and despair. The themes of acceptance, conformity, and reciprocity are subtle yet hard hitting.

Aug 20 2012

Review: True Blood – “Sunset” The Sun Isn’t Setting Fast Enough For Me…

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  • August 20, 2012

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Review: True Blood - "Sunset" The Sun Isn't Setting Fast Enough For Me... 7

The penultimate episode of True Blood is dark, predictable and meh. I wasn’t surprised, appalled nor did I learn much of anything that will help wrap up this season with a neat bow.

Aug 13 2012

Review: True Blood “Gone, Gone, Gone” Now We’re Heading in the Right Direction!

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  • August 13, 2012

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Review: True Blood "Gone, Gone, Gone" Now We're Heading in the Right Direction! 8

So, as “Gone, Gone, Gone” begins, we find the fictional world where True Blood exists has changed for the worse. And I have to admit, it rings true throughout the entire 50 minutes that follow.

Aug 06 2012

Review: True Blood “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” So Will It Be Bill or Russell?

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  • August 6, 2012

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Review: True Blood "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" So Will It Be Bill or Russell? 9

The liberties taken by the writers in True Blood illustrate just how off the mark the show has become. I won’t say all the deviations haven’t been interesting, because some of them have, but I wonder what this season would have looked like had Eric and Sookie spent more time figuring out the dynamic of their relationship.

Jul 31 2012

Even Moyer’s Direction Couldn’t Save This One… Review: True Blood “Somebody I Used to Know”

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  • July 31, 2012

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Even Moyer's Direction Couldn't Save This One... Review: True Blood "Somebody I Used to Know" 10

I’m still not sure what to think of “Somebody That I Used to Know.” None of the events in the episode seemed to chime in with where I thought the show was going. It was more of a “WTF?!” display than quality television.

Jul 28 2012

Movie Review: Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises”

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  • July 28, 2012

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Movie Review: Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Dark Knight Rises" 11

Surprises abound in this one—some plot devices you won’t guess, some you will—but all in all, I think anyone who sees The Dark Knight Rises will be happy with the outcome.

Jul 24 2012

Advance Review: Oxygen’s New Dance Reality Series “All The Right Moves”

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  • July 24, 2012

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Having previewed the first episode of All The Right Moves, I have to say Oxygen may very well have a winner on their hands.

Jul 23 2012

Russell Channels Hannibal Lecter and Jason Busts A Cap… Review: True Blood “In the Beginning”

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  • July 23, 2012

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Russell Channels Hannibal Lecter and Jason Busts A Cap... Review: True Blood "In the Beginning" 13

I keep expecting to be wowed by the newest episode of True Blood, yet all I feel is regret and confusion. So why I am still watching? Why are you?

Jul 18 2012

News: AMC’s The Walking Dead Featured at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

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  • July 18, 2012

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AMC’s The Walking Dead Featured at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Jul 16 2012

TV News: HBO Drama “Mary and Martha” To Begin Production

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  • July 16, 2012

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PRODUCTION BEGINS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND NORTH CAROLINA ON THE HBO FILMS DRAMA MARY AND MARTHA, STARRING HILARY SWANK AND BRENDA BLETHYN

Jul 16 2012

Review: True Blood “Hopeless” And That Was Russell At Half Capacity?!

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  • July 16, 2012

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Review: True Blood "Hopeless" And That Was Russell At Half Capacity?! 15

If you ever wanted to play a drinking game while watching True Blood, “Hopeless” is the episode for you!

Jul 16 2012

News: New Cast Members Confirmed for Game of Thrones

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  • July 16, 2012

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New Cast Members Confirmed for Game of Thrones

Jul 14 2012

News: Walt Disney Studios Comic-Con Photos

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  • July 14, 2012

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Photos from Comic-Con: Walt Disney Studios

Jul 13 2012

News: AMC Premieres The Walking Dead Season 3 on October 14th!

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  • July 13, 2012

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“THE WALKING DEAD” SEASON 3 PREMIERES ON OCTOBER 14

Jul 11 2012

TV News: TNT Renews Falling Skies for a Third Season!

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  • July 11, 2012

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TNT Orders Third Season of Epic Drama Falling Skies

Jul 10 2012

Vomit, Sookie Sarcasm and Baby Vamp Fights… Review: True Blood “Let’s Boot and Rally”

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  • July 10, 2012

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Vomit, Sookie Sarcasm and Baby Vamp Fights... Review: True Blood "Let's Boot and Rally" 20

I will give it to you, writers of True Blood, you made me laugh with the opening scene of “Let’s Boot and Rally.” I almost thought this would be another one of those episodes which makes me question my sanity, but I think I get it now.

Jul 03 2012

News: The Walking Dead Takes Over with Season 3 Preview Weekend!

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  • July 3, 2012

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The Walking Dead Season 3 Preview Weekend airs on AMC July 7-8.

Jul 02 2012

TV News: HBO Renews Drama Series The Newsroom and True Blood

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  • July 2, 2012

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HBO Renews The Newsroom for a second season and True Blood for a sixth season.

Jul 02 2012

I Might Be In The Minority On This One… Review: True Blood “We’ll Meet Again”

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  • July 2, 2012

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I Might Be In The Minority On This One... Review: True Blood "We'll Meet Again" 22

Can someone who is still a huge fan of True Blood tell me what I’m missing? Why am I not excited for Sunday night anymore? I’ve lost my fervor for the show and don’t think I’ll ever get it back.

Jun 28 2012

News: AMC Invades Comic-Con 2012

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  • June 28, 2012

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Heads up! AMC invades Comic-Con 2012 and YEC is telling you where and when to be there!

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