Lyra Hale, Author at The Mary Sue

Lyra Hale

Lyra (She/Her) is a queer Latinx writer who stans badass women in movies, TV shows, and books. She loves crafting, tostones, and speculating all over queer media. And when not writing she's scrolling through TikTok or rebuilding her book collection.

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Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan in Netflix's He's All That.

I Watched the Trailer for He’s All That and I Still Don’t Know How I Feel

I've watched the trailer for He's All That like 5 times and I still don't know if I like what I'm seeing considering how cheesy She's All That truly was.

Aug 4, 2021

Avatar: The Last Airbender Tabletop RPG Kickstarter Passes $1.7 Million and Counting

The Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game Kickstarter reached a goal of over $1 million in backers and there's no sign of it slowing down!

Aug 4, 2021

Twitter Celebrates President Barack Obama’s Birthday With #ThanksObamaFor

From on-point truths to funny memes and introducing us to Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama's birthday is bringing out the best in people and then some!

Aug 4, 2021

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. played by Peyton Elizabeth Lee on Disney+.

Things We Saw Today: Disney+’s Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Gets Premiere Date and Intro

Disney+ has given us our first look at Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. in the Doogie Howser remake that I never knew I wanted.

Aug 3, 2021

Camila Cabello’s Cinderella Follows Her Dreams Instead of the Prince in New Trailer

in the first official trailer for Amazon's Cinderella we see a brand-new version of the classic tale with the lead following her dreams instead of the prince.

Aug 3, 2021

Blizzard President J. Allen Brack Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Suit and Employee Walkout

Blizzard president J. Allen Brack has stepped down after a suit was filed against the gaming giant over a culture of sexist and discriminatory behavior.

Aug 3, 2021

Simone Biles cheering on her teammates at the Tokyo Olympics.

Why Simone Biles’ New Bronze Medal Means So Much

Simone Biles is still the GOAT after participating in the balance beam event and showing the world that mental health comes first, no matter who you are.

Aug 3, 2021

Megan Rapinoe #15 of Team United States is seen wearing a face mask prior to the Women's Semi-Final match between USA and Canada on day ten of the Tokyo Olympics.

Megan Rapinoe Is Living Rent Free In Haters’ Minds After USWNT Olympics Loss

Megan Rapinoe is living rent-free in the minds of haters who don't like her, what she stands for, or the fact that she's a queer woman living her best life.

Aug 2, 2021

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is handed the Speaker's gavel by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Kevin McCarthy Joking About Hitting Nancy Pelosi Is Gross and Not Funny

In no way, shape, or form is it okay or funny for Kevin McCarthy to joke about hitting U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi with a gavel.

Aug 2, 2021

John Oliver covers emergency medical services (EMS) in latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

John Oliver Covers Shocking Lack of Oversight of Emergency Medical Services

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tackles the lack of oversight when it comes to our emergency medical services (EMS) and he isn't the only one shocked!

Aug 2, 2021