Fandom Friday: Random Fandom Thoughts #52: May and Ravi and Buck and Eddie (9-1-1)

Happy Friday, I only have this one 9-1-1 fandom thought:

- I'm happy that last night's episode of 9-1-1 wasn't another dumpster fire but I'm disappointed with how quickly and randomly they can put May Grant and Ravi Panikkar together. What I find so interesting is that the 9-1-1 Showrunner and writers showed just how easy it is to put a random straight couple (May and Ravi) together without them having any prior scenes together or any real build up. Meanwhile, fans have been asking and hoping for Evan "Buck" Buckley and Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz for years. And instead of that happening, the Showrunner and writers do nothing more than twiddle their thumbs and make up excuses and bait fans instead of letting Buck and Eddie be together.

May and Ravi feel like when they don't know what to do with characters so they just put them together. It reminds me of what they did with Chloe Sullivan and Oliver Queen on Smallville and Malia Tate and Jordan Parrish in the Teen Wolf Movie. They were each single characters, so they just put them together, despite each couple having zero chemistry. It made absolutely no sense. And for 9-1-1, May who is a main character, has barely had a storyline in this ninth season and now she's being reduced to nothing more than a love interest. That's so disappointing. I would really like to know why it's so easy for two characters (May and Ravi) who have never had any interaction, can be put together so quickly? While two characters (Buck and Eddie) who have had years of bonding, a deep connection and chemistry, however can't be together?

Currently Reading: Hex Hall

I can't believe I had this book Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins sitting on my shelf for so long. I forgot I even had it. As I always say, it's never to late to read a book. Even if I'm just now getting around to reading it. The description seems so interesting with Sophie Mercer finding out that she's a witch. And it looks like it's going to lead to a lot of problems. The description makes it seem like it's going to be a bit of a supernatural mystery or at least have mystery elements to the story. I can't wait to start reading this.

Book: Hex Hall (Hex Hall book #1) by Rachel Hawkins

Description:

On Her 12th Birthday, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. Three bumpy years later, after a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, she's exiled to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.

By the end of her first day, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Then when a mysterious predator begins attacking students, and Sophie's only friend is the number-one suspect, a horrifying plot begins to surface. Soon, Sophie is preparing for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

Book Review: The Jane Austen Diet

Book: The Jane Austen Diet: Austen's Secrets to Food, Health, and Incandescent Happiness by Jane Austen and Bryan Kozlowski

Description:

What can Jane Austen teach us about health? Prepare to have your bonnet blown…

From the food secrets of Pride and Prejudice to the fitness strategies of Sense and Sensibility, there’s a modern health code hidden in the world’s most popular romances.

Join Bryan Kozlowski as he unlocks this “health and happiness” manifesto straight from Jane Austen’s pen, revealing why her prescriptions for achieving total body “bloom” still matter in the 21st century. Whether that’s learning how to eat like Lizzie Bennet, exercise like Emma Woodhouse, or think like Elinor Dashwood, explore how Austen’s timeless body beliefs are more relevant, refreshing, and scientifically sensible now than ever before. After all, it's still a truth universally acknowledged – Jane Austen’s heroines don’t get fat.

Trailer: The Mandalorian and Grogu

When it was announced that The Mandalorian was getting a movie instead of a fourth season, I was disappointed because with a show you can get more in depth with the story in comparison to a movie. But looking at the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, it seems like the movie is going to have an interesting story. Grogu really seemed to be taking to his training and in the long run he's going to be a very good Mandalorian Jedi.

I'm not sure if the end of the third season will tie into this movie or not. It's been a while since I've watched it, so I don't remember as much as I thought I did. Which is why I'll rewatch the third season before I go an see this. And since this movie isn't released until Friday, May 22nd, I have plenty of time to rewatch it.

Regardless, I can't wait to see this movie.

Happy Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year), Mardi Gras and Ramadan!

Today is not only the beginning of Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) but it's also Mardi Gras and Ramadan (at sundown). To all my readers celebrating, I hope you have fun and I wish you all the best.

Quote: Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander (Heated Rivalry)

Hearing a loon call

Ilya: What the fuck was that?

Shane: A loon?!

Ilya: A what?

Shane: A loon. It’s a bird.

Ilya: Sounds like a fucking wolf.

Shane: It’s a bird, trust me. You’re so scared!

Ilya: What kind of a bird makes a noise like that?!

Shane: A LOON. A fucking wolf?!

Ilya: A stupid Canadian wolf bird!

Shane does a loon call

Ilya: Oh, so now you speak bird, too.

Shane: Fluent.

Ilya: I hate you.

Shane: No you don’t.

~ Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 6: The Cottage

I just thought this scene was so funny. Because Ilya, who is usually so confident and tough immediately became scared when he heard that loon call. Shane told him it was a bird but Ilya was looking around just in case a "wolf" suddenly appeared. I just love how Shane had a good-naturedly chuckle about it. He was probably just as surprised to see how scared Ilya was over a bird call.

(Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 6: The Cottage)

Book of Interest: The Woman in the Library

Over the weekend, I saw the movie Crime 101 and I really enjoyed it. It's a good movie and it had me realizing that I read a lot of mysteries but not a lot of thrillers. I have read very few thrillers, which is so surprising. A thriller that I found interesting is The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. According to the description, one of them is a killer but which one is it. With how busy some libraries can be, I wonder how the murderer was able to pull this off. But hopefully by the end of story, they are found out. This just seems really interesting.

Book: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

Description:

Ned Kelly award winning author Sulari Gentill sets this mystery-within-a-mystery in motion with a deceptively simple, Dear Hannah, What are you writing? pulling us into the ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library.

In every person's story, there is something to hide...

The tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers, who'd happened to sit at the same table, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.

Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.

Happy Valentine's Day!

It doesn't matter if you're in a relationship or single, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day! This is not the be all day of romance, Valentine's Day can be a fun day to celebrate anyway you want. And even more so if you're single. So, have fun my fellow bookworms and geeks. Pour your heart out and show the people you care about how much they mean to you. And that includes yourself as well.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Weekend Film: Crime 101

Happy Valentine's Day!

There's only one movie I want to see this weekend, Crime 101. I love a mystery/heist/thriller and I can't wait to see this movie. You have a thief taking one last chance at a big job and partnering with someone new. Then you have a detective who's on the case to capture this thief. The trailer looks good and movie seems interesting. Again, I can't wait to see this.

Crime 101:

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Nick Nolte and more

Director: Bart Layton

Writers: Bart Layton and Don Winslow

Description:

An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning.

On My List: February 10th

Happy Tuesday! I thought I'd post a short On My List with books and TV show I'm interested in reading and watching.

Books I Want to Read:

There are so many books I want to read and these two books are definitely going on my list: Nawlins by Deric Augustine and The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao. Both are fantasy books with the first being set at a magical school and second being set on a magical train. Both focus on the main characters' uncovering secrets and also a bit of self-discovery. Based on the description, Nawlins feels like it's going to be full of drama, action and magic. And I wonder how wistful The Elsewhere Express will be especially since you only can get on the train when you feel like your life has no meaning. Regardless, both of these books seem like they are going to be really good reads.

Book: Nawlins by Deric Augustine

Description:

Welcome to Nawlins School of the Gifted, a prestigious all-Black academy for gifted young wizards, where the vibrant culture of New Orleans intertwines with ancient powers. Hidden from the world, this magical institution is a place where legacies are forged, and young wizards uncover their extraordinary destinies.

For fifteen-year-old Donna Marie Guillory from the Bronx, life has always been a battle—fighting for her mother’s health, for her family’s survival, and against a world that often seems stacked against her. But when a letter arrives inviting her to Nawlins, Donna discovers a hidden part of herself, a power she never knew she possessed.

At Nawlins, Donna finds more than a community; she uncovers a rich history and strength unlike anything she’s ever known. However, as she delves into her family’s mysterious past, she finds herself at the heart of a centuries-old conflict that threatens the very foundation of the school and possibly the fate of the entire world. Armed with her newfound abilities and unyielding determination, Donna must navigate treacherous alliances and confront a darkness that once tore her family apart. But she won’t do it alone. An unexpected ally, someone she believed she lost forever, will stand by her side.

Nawlins is more than a story of magic; it celebrates resilience, heritage, and the power of self-discovery. Step into a world where the past shapes the present and every choice carries the weight of generations.

Video: Buck and Eddie: If You Lie With Me (9-1-1) fan edit

I'm not sure I posted this Buck and Eddie: If You Lie Wit Me fan edit by bex on this blog but I know I posted on my other blog, Truly Outrageous Buck and Eddie. This is one of my favorite edits, I just love how the scenes are perfectly in sync with the song. I will never stop hoping that Buck and Eddie go canon. They have an absolutly amazing connection and chemistry and romantically, they are exactly what each other are looking for.

#BUDDIE; would you lie with me and just forget the world

[#911onABC buck eddie] pic.twitter.com/u5vJoMuH9G

— bex ⋆.˚ (@bexisms) May 7, 2024

Currently Reading: The Jane Austen Diet

Happy Saturday!

After reading two mystery books back to back, I was set on finding something different to read. I was going through one of my bookcases when I found this nonfiction book, The Jane Austen Diet by Bryan Kozlowski and Jane Austen. I'm always interested in what research someone can gather from books. And from the description, it looks like the author took inspiration from Jane Austen's characters and looked into their lifestyle in regards to food, health and fitness. So, it will be interesting to see what informmation is in this book and how it relates to the characters.

Book: The Jane Austen Diet: Austen's Secrets to Food, Health, and Incandescent Happiness by Jane Austen and Bryan Kozlowski

Description:

What can Jane Austen teach us about health? Prepare to have your bonnet blown…

From the food secrets of Pride and Prejudice to the fitness strategies of Sense and Sensibility, there’s a modern health code hidden in the world’s most popular romances.

Join Bryan Kozlowski as he unlocks this “health and happiness” manifesto straight from Jane Austen’s pen, revealing why her prescriptions for achieving total body “bloom” still matter in the 21st century. Whether that’s learning how to eat like Lizzie Bennet, exercise like Emma Woodhouse, or think like Elinor Dashwood, explore how Austen’s timeless body beliefs are more relevant, refreshing, and scientifically sensible now than ever before. After all, it's still a truth universally acknowledged – Jane Austen’s heroines don’t get fat.

Book Review: The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo: The Monster Mall

Book: The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo volume #2: The Monster Mall by Drew Weing

Cover Art by Drew Weing
Cover Design by Drew Weing and Andrew Arnold

Edition: Paperback

Description:

In this second volume of The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo, graphic novelist Drew Weing delivers a fresh and funny take on the age-old battle between kids and closet-dwelling monsters.

Charles meets a lot of monsters in his line of work. While assisting Margo Maloo on her assignments, he’s had close encounters with trolls, ghosts, imps, and ogres. And lately, they’re all saying the same thing: living in Echo City is getting harder.

As the human population of the city grows, monsters are being forced to abandon their homes. Teenagers are creeping into their territory, smartphones in hand, eager to photograph paranormal activity. Some monsters are tired of hiding and ready to fight. How can Margo and Charles keep Echo City’s monster community a secret, when it’s teetering in the brink of war?