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

Jul 11 2011

Review: True Blood, S4, Ep 39 “If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'”

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  • July 11, 2011

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Review: True Blood, S4, Ep 39 "If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'" 1

WTF writers? The horrible way in which this book adaptation is being handled irritates me. They’ve ruined a good thing without probable cause. It wouldn’t have been difficult to stick with the fantastic story already laid out for this season.

Jul 10 2011

Book Review: “House of Sand and Fog” by Andre Dubus III

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  • July 10, 2011

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I’m torn between really loving and simply liking House of Sand and Fog because it has me thinking about so many different things.

Jul 01 2011

Book Review: “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier

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  • July 1, 2011

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This book is absolutely one of my favorites and I will read it again and again, hoping to pick up something new each time.

Jun 27 2011

Review: True Blood, S4, E1 – “She’s Not There”

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  • June 27, 2011

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Review: True Blood, S4, E1 - "She's Not There" 5

Waiting sucks. And that’s not the only thing. We’ve already had the opportunity to glimpse the first eight minutes of the premiere episode of True Blood and they aren’t very impressive. They do impress something upon me but I prefer to keep this review profanity free.

Jun 24 2011

Book Review: “A Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin

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  • June 24, 2011

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A Game of Thrones is the first in the series and it is a great introduction into such a wonderful world of kings, lords, and creatures. If you’ve watched the series on HBO, you’ll pretty much have an idea of what the book contains. Of course, the text is more detailed and those details are superb.

Jun 21 2011

News: “True Blood” July Episodes

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  • June 21, 2011

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A little sneak peek of what’s to come in July.

Jun 21 2011

News: HBO’s “True Blood” Episode 2 One Week Early

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  • June 21, 2011

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HBO® is giving fans a chance to watch the second episode of TRUE BLOOD® season 4, a full week early by logging on to HBO GO® from their desktop, iPad ®or smartphone.

Jun 20 2011

Review: The Killing, S1, E13 – “Orpheus Descending”

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  • June 20, 2011

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Linden is too attached to this case. We already know that. It’s one reason I’m positive she won’t be getting married any time soon. But do we really want her to?

Jun 13 2011

Review: The Killing, S1, E12 – “Beau Soleil”

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  • June 13, 2011

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I’ve got a really bad feeling. “Beau Soleil” is not only the title of the episode, but the name of an escort service Terry is involved with.

Jun 06 2011

Review: The Killing, Season 1, Episode 11 – “Missing”

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  • June 6, 2011

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“Missing” is probably my favorite episode of The Killing so far. It’s definitely the rawest and gets us closer to the two detectives heading up the Larsen case.

Jun 01 2011

Book Review: “A Breath of Snow and Ashes” by Diana Gabaldon

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  • June 1, 2011

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While reading “A Breath of Snow and Ashes,” I wanted to pop in my DVD of The Patriot. It takes place during the same time period and I kept getting flashes of scenes from the movie as a backdrop to Gabaldon’s world.

May 30 2011

Review: The Killing, Season 1, Episode 20 – “I’ll Let You Know When I Get There”

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  • May 30, 2011

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I have to mention the bacon maple donut Holder brings Linden for breakfast. I don’t think I heard anything the two said while she was eating it. That alone makes me want to hop on a plane to Seattle.

May 26 2011

TV News: “True Blood” Sneak Peek for HBO Go® Users

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  • May 26, 2011

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Beginning this Sunday, May 29, 2011, HBO Go® users will be treated to a sneak peek of the show’s highly anticipated first episode.

May 26 2011

TV News: HBO’s “True Blood” returns June 26th

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  • May 26, 2011

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New season, new characters, new… Eric?

May 22 2011

Review: The Killing, Season 1, Episode 19 – “Undertow”

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  • May 22, 2011

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See, every week there’s something new we learn about these characters that makes you go “hmm….” It’s an aspect of the writing which keeps the show fresh and interesting, and makes you wonder what else lurks in the shadows of these characters’ lives.

May 22 2011

Book Review: “The Girl Who Played with Fire” by Stieg Larsson

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  • May 22, 2011

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I highly recommend this book and am anxiously waiting to read the third and final installation of the Millennium trilogy, “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” I can only guess what Salander does in that one, and I’m sure it’ll be a lot more than kicking.

May 15 2011

Review – The Killing, Season 1, Episode 8, “Stonewalled”

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  • May 15, 2011

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Air Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 10 pm ET/PT Since the last episode of The Killing, “Vengeance,” I have been wondering what the FBI is doing in town. Terrorists. Sheesh. Just one more new piece of evidence thrown into the ring. At this rate, I’ll never figure out who the murderer is! I’m fine with …

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May 13 2011

Book Review: “The Fiery Cross” by Diana Gabaldon

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  • May 13, 2011

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I wasn’t sure what we would get with this fifth installment of the “Outlander” series, but I know one thing: I do not wish for anyone to be Roger MacKenzie. He gets his ass handed to him in this book, repeatedly.

May 13 2011

Review – The Vampire Diaries, Season 2, Episode 22, “As I Lay Dying”

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  • May 13, 2011

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Next season is going to be a scorcher. Klaus has ignited the fire and it’s on a slow burn now. By the next time we see this motley crew again, it’ll be an uncontrollable blaze.

May 09 2011

Review: The Killing, Season 1, Ep. 7 “Vengeance”

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  • May 9, 2011

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This episode is entitled “Vengeance.” Any idea who’s seeking it or whether they have achieved it? I think it’s the beginning of the search for vengeance and Mitch will be the one exacting it.

May 07 2011

Review: The Vampire Diaries, Season 2, Ep. 21 “The Sun Also Rises”

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  • May 7, 2011

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I have to admit, I expected a little more from this episode. Especially since it’s the next to last for the season.

May 06 2011

Book Review: “Drums of Autumn” by Diana Gabaldon

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  • May 6, 2011

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“Drums of Autumn” somewhat focuses on Brianna Randall and her boyfriend, Roger MacKenzie. This time around, Brianna takes the fateful step through the stones to find her parents.

May 06 2011

Book Review: “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris

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  • May 6, 2011

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I will say this is some of Harris’ better work. “Dead Reckoning” is twice the book “Dead in the Family” was. It reads better, flows great and doesn’t hold back.

May 02 2011

Book Review: “Voyager” by Diana Gabaldon

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  • May 2, 2011

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Yes, it is a definite contender for my favorite of the series. Though I think “Outlander” is safe in its number one spot.

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