Okay, I am amazed that they did this. They are lucky no one pulled their hand gun and blew them away.  And that makes me wonder what “stand your ground” laws would say.  If you believe you are about to be eaten is it justified to shoot a zombie?

I think so.  Better safe than sorry.

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think I am burning out on Sookie. Which is sad. It is like meeting your old college friends at a bar and realizing that you really don’t have that deep connection anymore. You still like each other, but there is just a bit too much effort in keeping the conversation alive.
Spoilers below – (be warned).

The good…it was better than book ten. There was a good bit of action, and Sandra Pelt is finally dead. Good riddance. The book moved along well, but the formula is wearing thing.

The bad…the first event istn’t really related to the overall driving plot, but kinda ties back in. It really just fits the formula that the opening salvo isn’t what you expected, but since that is the norm for the series, it kinda is what you expected, which ruins it a bit.

The badder…I don’t like the way Sookie severs the bond with Eric. I get how she rationalized it. But if you are really in love I dont’ think you question whether it is the bond or real. And I don’t think she’d want to know. This and the Eric wedding contract felt like cheap plot devices to get Bill back into the picture.

Episode  9 & 10

Episode 10 was totally kick ass.  Tons of revelations and shockers. Woot.

Summary:

Okay, so I went on vacation and missed an episode.  Zoom recap – we found out that the person controlling the Kanima is Matt – the geeky photog.  He’s a stalker as well, as he’s been taking candids of Allison.

On the other hand, we find out that Peter Hale is the supernatural force haunting Lydia, pulling her to him.  Apparently he wasn’t fully dead.  He was just mostly dead.  There wasn’t a chocolate ball involved, but with Lydia’s help he seems to have stollen alpha status from Derek.

That pretty much catches you up to tonights episode.

Which starts with some revalations. Apparently Matt was there when Jackson turned the first time.  It then switches directly into Stiles and Scott trying to convince the ex sheriff Stilinksi that Matt is the bad guy – which is quickly proven when Matt shows up.

Things I loved about this episode…

• Holy crap – Derek is ripped.
• Oh sweet, we finally find out who the Vet is. He’s the werewolf advisor. And he appears to be implying that Gerard and Peter are working together for some nefarious purpose.
• I know how Sheriff Stilinksy gets his job back.  There aren’t any police left after Matt/Jordan are done.
• I don’t know if Matt knows what Scott is? Yes he does. I thougtht he was going to tell Scott’s Mom what he was.
• Matt’s story of drowning and rage. It was very powerful.
• I love when people light up police stations. I’m sure no one would notice.
• Go Scott, Go Scott.
• Allison getting a headshot on the Kanima.
• Scott’s mom watching werewolf versus Kanima fight. She looks worries, but no where near as frightened as she should be.
• Oh crap, Scott’s mom see’s what he is and recoils. He’s your kid, you love him no matter what.
• The only good thing Gerard does is drown Matt.  Quite fitting.

Things that I didn’t like about this episode…

• Holy crap – Derek is ripped.
• Gerard giving Allison the note from her “mom”. I think he wrote it. The bastard. He’s so good at the m*ndf*ck. And he’s such a sweety.
• Allison being made into a weapon by Gerard.  He’s a d*ck.
• Allison telling Scott he needs to stay away from her.
• Allison shoots a Kanima in the head and does no damage. Maybe leaping at him with a knife isn’t such a good idea.
• Gerard is playing all sides against each other.  I think he wants the Kanima. Yep, he bonds to it.

Best Quote of Episode 8:

Stiles giving a reason why the swim team is being targetted.

“Our swim team sucks!!!” – “Okay, we don’t have a motive yet.”

 

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can remember reading this as a short story in the library as a kid. There was something about it that was just amazing. And then later in life when the novel was released I couldn’t wait to snap it up.

I just recently bought the kindle version and got reacquainted with Ender Wiggins & Valentine. It felt like coming home for the holidays to family you loved dearly, but haven’t seen for a while. You can’t help but get attached to Ender and become emotionally invested.

I couldn’t help but feel the same excitement I did twenty years ago sitting in the library as I read it again.

A must read if you like science fiction.

Having said that, I decided not to read the subsequent books about Ender again, which I read a few years ago. They didn’t have the same power, and I don’t want that to take away from the enjoyment I’m getting from the first book.

Episode  8 – Raving

Summary:

Come on episode eight.  Be awesome. Seven was a little bit of a dissapointment.

The episode starts with Jackson looking totally zoned out as he cuts in line at the rave.  As if no one would scream and yell at him, regardless of how badass he looks.

Stiles working with his dad and being a smuck was awesome.  Episode eight redeemed.

The Kanima story continues, and we still don’t know if the master is Gerard or the teacher.

The episode closes with some interesting twists.

***Spoilers***

What do the vet and guidance counselor know about?  They have some power and knowledge, we just don’t know how important they are yet.

Allison’s mom gets bitten.  Is it so they can show her getting killed when she turns, or so they can justify her change of heart?

Things I loved about this episode…

• Stiles running down the crimes with his dad.  Any scene with Stiles is good.
• The look on Jackson’s face when he gets his ticket, and the way he freaks out the ticket chick.
• Derek and Scott saying “Save him/Kill him” at the same time.
• Scott telling Allison that her mom knows they are doing it. “Pencils?” – “Trust me it was bad.”
• The look on Allison’s mom face when she see’s them kissing.
• Allison’s mom running down Scott.
• Styles having a bee the ball moment. Nanana-nanana-nanana.
• Allison’s mother killing Scott with wolfsbane and a vaporizer.  Very creative way to kill him.
• Jackson’s possession.
• Styles – “Out, everyone out.” when Jackson goes apeshit.

Things that I didn’t like about this episode…

• Allison’s dad being a d*ck in the morgue.
• Why would Scott want Allison to date other guys? Please, teenage boys are like dogs with bones.  They aren’t going to share, no matter what the reason is.
• Stile’s dad losing his job.  That just sucks. It was a very touching scene though.
• Matt kissing Allison.

Best Quote of Episode 8:

“Are you a witch?”

“No, a vet.”

When they are planning on how to capture the Kanima.

 

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Episode  7 – Restraint

Episode  6 – Frenemy

Summary:

Episode six starts with an awesomely creepy scene of Jackson turning into the Kanima.

It then progresses directly into a full on werewolf versus lizard showdown that ends when Scott saves the old man from the very same lizard. Or did he? I think the old man is actually the guy who put his hand to the car when Jackson was the Kanima.

Okay, overall there were some good action scenes and Stiles keeps the laughs coming.  But I’m going to give it a 3 out of 5 because I feel like they are really struggling for a story line (at least for me) that really keeps me interested. The whole Kanima Argent intrigue isn’t doing it for me.

Things I loved about this episode…

 

• Crystal Reed is a hotty.
•  Stiles has the best lines and his delivery is always spot on.
• Stiles dad telling him he’s not gay, not dressed like that when he finds him at the crime scene at the gay club.
• It was quite touching when Scott was talking about doing his best to save Jackson, and Jackson had a tear run down his cheek.
• Stiles and Scott walking into the police station after Jackson escapes.  It was perfect to find Jackson already there with his dad.

Things that I didn’t like about this episode…

• There is a giant lizard dropping dudes on the dance floor, and no one notices until there are like six or seven bodies lying there.
• I feel like the whole Kanima thing is getting old.  I want Teen Wolf drama.  not lizard drama.
• Creepy grandpa taking Allison’s pulse.  There is just something about an older family touching her like that.
• How much did Pandora pay to be in Teen Wolf?

Best Quote of Episode 6:

Scott – “This place is full of guys. I think its a gay bar.”

Stiles – “Nothing get’s by those werewolf senses.”