#Alice Gardin

[t0p-1-sidecharacter--fan]

How do people acknowledge Clovis but not my babies Cecil, Ellis, Miranda, Lou Ellen's and many many more!

(this is not Clovis hate, I love Clovis too ❤)

[t0p-1-sidecharacter--fan]

I care about them more >:(

i am so passionate about pjo characters nobody else cares about

[moss-the-irishman]

Riordanverse race/nationality headcanons (Main characters and background characters alike)

This may be a very long post, and I’m throwing in little tidbits about appearances, so with no regard to any particular order, strap in:

(Seriously, this is a huge post)

Edit: Changed Luke from just Korean American to mixed Argentinian/Korean American, inspired by @tagthescullion

The Seven (Including Nico and Reyna):

Percy Jackson: Biracial White/Latino, Cuban American (Sally was born in Havana, she had Percy shortly after moving to the US)

Annabeth Chase: Biracial Black/White, Irish/African American (with Swedish, Ghanaian and Polish descent)

Jason (And Thalia, by extension) Grace: White German American (Beryl moved from Germany to the US)

Piper McLean: Native American, Cherokee

Leo Valdez: Latino, Mexican, Born in Texas

Hazel Levesque: Black, African American, New Orleans (1940's French Creole)

Frank Zhang: Chinese Canadian, Vancouver

Nico Di Angelo: White, Italian with Russian descent, 1920’s Venice

Reyna Avila Ramirez Arellano: Latina, Puerto Rican

Camp Half Blood:

Will Solace: Biracial White/Bangladeshi American, Texas

Luke Castellan: Mixed Argentinian/Korean American (Born in the US, May (or Mi-Hee) grew up in a Argentine Korean community in Buenos Aires before she moved to the US and met Hermes)

Malcolm Pace: White with albinism, Scottish, Glasgow

Travis and Connor Stoll: Mixed Scottish and Laotian, Edinburgh (Source: @freddie-77-ao3)(I think in the TV show, they cast two Asian boys as the Stolls, so I've made them Asian)

Alice Miyazawa: Japanese American, Los Angeles

Julia Feingold: White Luxembourger, Luxembourg City

Cecil Markowitz: White Austrian/Northern Irish (Born in Graz, grew up in Belfast since he was two, has dual citizenship)

Katie Gardener: White Scottish, Aberfoyle

Castor and Pollux Vintner: Black, Irish (Pollux is Albino, Castor wasn’t), Donegal

Michael Yew: Mixed Irish and Chinese, Limerick (Granny moved from China)

Lee Fletcher: White Irish, Donegal

Clarisse La Rue: Mixed French/Pakistani American, Arizona (Mother moved from France)

Chris Rodriguez: Afro-Latino, Nicaraguan (Moved to the states when he was seven, lived in the same neighbourhood as Clarisse)

Silena Beauregard: Blasian, African American and Filipino, Mississippi (French descent)

Charles Beckendorf: Black, African American

Jake Mason: White American, Wyoming

Harley Smythe-Davidson: Biracial White/Aboriginal Australian (Source: @freddie-77-ao3)

Nyssa Barrera: Latina, Panamanian, Panama City

Shane O’Doherty: White Irish, Laois

Christopher Chalkevas: White Greek/English (Born in Larissa, moved with his mother to Hackney, London at age five, has dual citizenship)

Clovis Karlsen: Wasian, Welsh (Welsh/Norwegian grandad, Indonesian granny, Source: @ashthenerdtheythem)

Chiara Benvenuti: White Italian, Florence

Alabaster C. Torrington: British Indian, English, Westminster

Lou Ellen Blackstone: Black with vitiligo, British Ghanaian, Birmingham

Drew Tanaka: Japanese American, New York City

Valentina Diaz: Latina, Colombia

Mitchell Singh-Donovan: Mixed Indian and Irish, Cork

Lacy Alfsen: White Danish, Copenhagen

Ethan Nakamura: Japanese, Tokyo

Damien White: White Irish, Northside Dublin

Miranda Gardiner: Vietnamese American, Massachusetts (Distant Irish ancestry)

Billie Ng: Wasian, Irish/Thai Canadian, Toronto (She grew up in Longford till she was seven, then she and her mortal dad moved to Canada)

Sherman Yang: Chinese American, Alaska

Marcus (Mark) Dooley-Wallace: White Irish American, Georgia

Ellis Wakefield: Black, Algerian

Holly and Laurel Victor: Sri Lankan American, Seattle

Meg McCaffery: Wasian, Irish/Vietnamese American

Camp Jupiter:

Dakota Cheshire: Black, Bermudian

Gwendolyn Nunez: Hispanic, Spanish American

Bobby Herrera: Latin American, New Mexico

Lavinia Asimov: White Russian, born in San Francisco

Larry Schumacher: White American, North Carolina

Leila Grunfeld: White American, Colorado

This has been a very exhausting post to make lmao. I gave some of the characters who don’t have canonical surnames my own Hcs for their surnames. Also, I am yet to read through trials of Apollo, so maybe I’ll come later back to add more Roman names to the list.

Tagging my moots that I like to see their opinions for this (as well as the ones I tagged within the list as well):

@aki-bara @ravingcoffeeaddict @ebony-reine-vibes @squiggle3worm @sleep-needer

[sunshinelivesforever]

PJO + HOO + TOA Characters Mood Boards:

Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood

Thalia Grace and Luke Castellan

Clarisse La Rue, Silena Beauregard and Charles Beckendorf

Nico di Angelo, Bianca di Angelo and Zoë Nightshade

Rachel Elizabeth Dare and Calypso

Travis Stoll, Connor Stoll, Katie Gardner and Miranda Gardiner

Castor and Pollux

Lee Fletcher and Michael Yew

Will Solace and Malcolm Pace

Ethan Nakamura and Chris Rodriguez

Heroes of Olympus

Jason Grace, Piper McLean and Leo Valdez

Gleeson Hedge, Butch Walker and Clovis

Drew Tanaka, Lacy and Mitchell

Nyssa Barrera, Jake Mason and Harley

Hazel Levesque, Frank Zhang and Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano

Dakota, Michael Kahale and Leila

Lou Ellen Blackstone and Cecil Markowitz

Trials of Apollo

Lester Papadopoulos and Meg McCaffrey

Kayla Knowles and Austin Lake

Paolo Montes, Chiara Benvenuti and Damien White

Billie Ng and Valentina Diaz

Alice Miyazawa and Julia Feingold

Ellis Wakefield and Sherman Yang

Holly Victor and Laurel Victor

Hemithea, Josephine, Georgina and Lavinia Asimov

Currently Undergoing Editing...

[lou-ellen--blackstone]

DAUGHTER OF HECATE COMING THROUGH

𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑛 🔮 ✨

People I know!

@cecil---markowitz my best friend (っ˘з(˘⌣˘ )

@miranda-gardiner my mother <3333

@amihanmendoza secret crush shhhhh

@that-one-munlith cute little sister!

@the-older-munlith cute little sister's older sister!

@the-replacement-prankster alice! Amazing girl

@hearts-4-valentina valentina!!!

[prxttythngs]

part of her didn't believe it was real until the basement door opened and she was allowed to step out of that dank, dark space. a gasp escaped her at the sight of the shadowy, abandoned home, gaze fixed not on the dirt or the dust but only on the windows, offering her the first glimpse of the sky she'd seen in ages. " oh, jeremy-- thank you. " alice turned where she stood, arms wrapping around her saviour as tightly as she could, face pressed into the crook of his neck. beneath her relief, another feeling was starting to grow-- she'd made a mistake, choosing anyone over the man who had stopped at nothing to save her, to bring her home. " can we-- can we go outside ? i want-- i want to go home, jem, i-- i want to leave this place. " she was still wrapped up in the other, her own legs still too wobbly to properly carry her on her own. still, she started toward the front door, tugging at jeremy to follow. " i won't feel-- like this is actually happening until i'm in your car. i-- god, i can't believe you found me. " large, watery eyes looking at him once more, drinking in his features, those warm, familiar eyes. she wanted to stay with him, alice realised. she wanted to climb into his truck and go straight back to his apartment, curl up on the red couch she'd always claimed she hated the look of, wear his clothes, sleep in his bed-- feel safe and cared for for the first time in so long. it was too much to ask, an impossibly selfish thing to want considering all she'd done to him. but she wanted it all the same. " can i-- can i come back to your place, maybe ? i mean-- after we go to the station and everything. i just-- i don't want to-- i mean-- you know. "

It wasn't her tears which gave him satisfaction, it was the fact that she needed him even after all the shit she'd put him through, leaving him for his best friend and breaking things off had done more than just bruise his ego. With her deceptive antics, Alice had demolished the image that he wore so perfectly no one questioned him or his motives but Alice, she had tainted that image. Jeremy, of course, couldn't stand for such a thing. That was why he'd orchestrated this the way he had, right down to the very second and every detail, so far, it was coming along just as he had hoped. Though, she could have been more grateful to fucking see him.

Her fear was palpable and he fed off of it, fighting the urge to keep from smirking at the fact she was so worried he couldn't handle the beast that had done this to her. His arm tightened around her a bit, the act possessive but he reigned in those feelings as he made his way to the stairs, tempted to pick Alice up completely just to get them out of there quicker.

"He's not coming back, I didn't find evidence of anyone else here," he said in a tone he hoped was softer than he felt it was, his eyes swept to Alice as they reached the top of the stairs finally and he kicked at the heavy wooden door to push it open so they could slip into the hallway just off the kitchen of the abandoned house he'd used for this. "I'm a detective, Alice, I.... I didn't stop until I found you." He didn't need to mention the death of the best friend who also screwed him over but she'd find out eventually, an evident suicide after setting this whole thing up.

[collagedotorg]

Collage Masterpost Part 1

This list will be organized by genre/fandom, and within those sections each collage will be individually linked. This Part Covers Riordanverse and Part 2 will have everything else. I can't pin them both but the link to Part 2 is here: Masterpost P2

Riordanverse

PJO/HoO/ToA

Percy Jackson

Annabeth Chase

Grover Underwood

Nico di Angelo

Jason Grace

Leo Valdez

Piper McLean

Hazel Levesque

Frank Zhang

Apollo/Lester Papadopolous

Thalia Grace

Luke Castellan

Will Solace

Reyna Avila Ramirez Arellano

Rachel Elizabeth Dare

Zöe Nightshade

Bianca di Angelo

Clarisse La Rue

Silena Beauregard

Charles Beckendorf

Lee Fletcher

Michael Yew

Katie Gardner

Chris Rodriguez

Meg McCaffrey

Octavian

Castor & Pollux

Ethan Nakamura

Calypso

Lou Ellen Blackstone

Travis and Connor Stoll

Malcolm Pace

Alabaster C. Torrington

Juniper

Cecil Markowitz

Sally Jackson

Clovis

Camp Half Blood

The Broken Trio (Luke, Annabeth, Thalia)

Camp Jupiter

Hylla Ramirez Arellano

Sherman Yang

Drew Tanaka

Chiara Benvenuti

Damien White

Blanche

Miranda Gardiner

Lityerses

Dakota

Paolo Montes

Julia Feingold & Alice Miyazawa

Harley

Jake Mason

Mitchell

Holly & Laurel Victor

Kayla Knowles

Nyssa Barrera

Ellis Wakefield

Lavinia Asimov

Valentina Diaz

Solangelo

The Seven (Plus Nico and Reyna)

Cabin 13

Cabin 14

Cabin 16

Cabin 19

Percy Jackson x Taylor Swift

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+

The Kane Chronicles

Sadie Kane

Carter Kane

Bast

Anubis

Walt Stone

Zia Rashid

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

Alex Fierro

Magnus Chase

[devils-little-sista]

You know what I’m making a list of all the possible to young for college year round campers that should be in the background of sun and the star besides Nico and Will because I know all these previous year rounder kids didn’t just decide to up and leave their safe haven for no reason

Demeter cabin:

Miranda Gardiner

Billie Ng

Ares cabin:

Sherman Yang

Ellis Wakefield

Apollo cabin:

Austin Lake

Kayla Knowles

Hephaestus cabin:

Harley

Aphrodite cabin:

Valentina Diaz

Lacy

Mitchel

Hermes cabin:

Cecil Markowitz

Julia Feingold

Alice Miyazawa

Hypnos cabin:

Clovis

Nemesis cabin:

Damien White

Nike cabin:

Laurel Victor

Holly Victor

Tyche cabin:

Chiara Benvenuti

Hebe cabin:

Paulo Montes

Hecate cabin:

Lou Ellen Blackstone

All of these kids were year round campers in trials of Apollo or Heroes of Olympus and would be too young for college. There was probably a reason they were year rounders in ToA and HoO besides them wanting to be there when stuff happens. Where did they all go???

[t0p-1-sidecharacter--fan]

total drama island but replace them with the side and minor characters of Camp Half-Blood and Apollo as Chris

[thisisyourdriverspeaking]

In honour of Le Mans today, here's a little soundtrack for you. This is motorsport number twos, the edition for all the drivers. Enjoy 😊

Sebastien Loeb (26th February 1974) - Alvin Stardust - Jealous Mind

Tony Kanaan (31st December 1974) - Wombles - Wombling Merry Christmas

Juan Pablo Montoya (20th September 1975) - Leo Sayer - Moonlighting

Mark Webber (27th August 1976) - Wings - Let 'Em In

Kimi Raikkonen (17th October 1979) - The Police - Message In A Bottle

Jenson Button (19th January 1980) - Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again

Felipe Massa (25th April 1981) - Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai

Heikki Kovalainen (19th October 1981) - Laurie Anderson - O Superman

Andre Lotteter (19th November 1981) - The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Pippa Mann (11th August 1983) - Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

Simon Pagenaud (18th May 1984) - The Pointer Sisters - Automatic

Robert Kubica (7th December 1984) - Jim Diamond - I Should Have Known Better

Nico Rosberg (27th June 1985) - Madonna - Crazy For You

Jerome D'Ambrosio (27th December 1985) - Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You

Rahel Frey (23rd February 1986) - Diana Ross - Chain Reaction

Kamui Kobayashi (13th September 1986) - Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You

Rene Rast (26th October 1986) - Status Quo - In The Army Now

James Hinchcliffe (5th December 1986) - Berlin - Take My Breath Away

Oliver Turvey (1st April 1987) - Mel and Kim - Respectable

Sebastian Vettel (3rd July 1987) - The Firm - Star Trekkin'

Alexander Sims (15th March 1988) - Rick Astley - Together Forever

Molly Taylor (6th May 1988) - Fairground Attraction - Perfect

Simona De Silvestro (1st September 1988) - Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

Sarah Bovy (15th May 1989) - Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart

James Calado (13th June 1989) - Cliff Richard - The Best Of Me

Brendon Hartley (10th November 1989) - Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You

Earl Bamber (9th July 1990) - Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma

Cristina Gutierrez (24th July 1991) - Heavy D & The Boyz - Now That We've Found Love

Abbie Eaton (2nd January 1992) - Michael Jackson - Heal The World

Timmy Hansen (21st May 1992) - Guns 'N' Roses - Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Daniel Abt (3rd December 1992) - Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You?

Alice Powell (26th January 1993) - Exterminate ft Niki Harris - Snap!

Tatiana Calderon (10th March 1993) - Shaggy - Oh Carolina

Christine GZ (22nd July 1993) - 4 Non Blondes - What's Up?

Alex Lynn (17th September 1993) - Pet Shop Boys - Go West

Bubba Wallace (8th October 1993) - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Boom! Shake The Room

Michelle Gatting (31st December 1993) - Take That - babe

Naomi Schiff (18th May 1994) - Stiltskin - Inside

Jessica Hawkins (16th February 1995) & Luca Ghiotto (24th February 1995) - Annie Lennox - No More I Love Yous

Beitske Visser (10th March 1995) - Alex Party - Don't Give Me Your Life

Nicholas Latifi (29th June 1995) - Outhere Brothers - Boom Boom Boom

Jack Aitken (23rd September 1995) - Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone

Oliver Askew (12th December 1996) - The Prodigy - Breathe

Louis Deletraz (22nd April 1997) - Robbie Williams - Old Before I Die

Catie Munnings (15th November 1997) - Natalie Imbruglia - Torn

Cem Bolukbasi (9th February 1998) - Backstreet Boys - All I Have To Give

Jamie Chadwick (20th May 1998) - Aqua - Turn Back Time

Kevin Hansen (28th May 1998) - All Saints - Under The Bridge

Mick Schumacher (22nd March 1999) - Boyzone - When The Going Gets Tough

Toni Breidinger (14th July 1999) - ATB - 9pm (Till I Come)

Max Fewtrell (29th July 1999) - Five - If Ya Gettin' Down

Robert Shwartzman (16th September 1999) & Bent Viscaal (18th September 1999) - Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)

Felipe Drugovich (23rd May 2000) - Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby

Marta Garcia (9th August 2000) - Craig David - 7 Days

Arthur Leclerc (14th October 2000) - Mariah Carey ft Westlife - Against All Odds

Sophia Florsch (1st December 2000) - Leann Rimes - Can't Fight The Moonlight

Clement Novalak (23rd December 2000) - Eminem - Stan

Frederik Vesti (13th January 2002) - Puretone - Addicted To Bass

Luke Browning (31st January 2002) - A1 - Caught In The Middle

Liam Lawson (11th February 2002) - No Doubt - Hey Baby

Olli Caldwell (11th June 2002) - Eminem - Without Me

Jack Doohan (20th January 2003) - Busted - Year 3000

All added to this playlist 😊😊

[wankerwatch]

Commons Vote

On: Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 14

Ayes: 111 (95.5% Con, 4.5% DUP) Noes: 362 (97.0% Lab, 2.5% Ind, 0.6% SDLP) Absent: ~177

Day's business papers: 2024-9-3

Likely Referenced Bill: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Commons Bill Stage: 3rd reading

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (106 votes)

Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alex Burghart Alicia Kearns Alison Griffiths Andrew Bowie Andrew Murrison Andrew Rosindell Andrew Snowden Aphra Brandreth Ashley Fox Ben Obese-Jecty Ben Spencer Bernard Jenkin Blake Stephenson Bob Blackman Bradley Thomas Caroline Dinenage Caroline Johnson Charlie Dewhirst Chris Philp Claire Coutinho Damian Hinds Danny Kruger David Davis David Mundell David Reed David Simmonds Desmond Swayne Edward Argar Edward Leigh Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gavin Williamson Geoffrey Cox George Freeman Greg Smith Gregory Stafford Harriet Cross Harriett Baldwin Helen Whately Iain Duncan Smith Jack Rankin James Cartlidge James Cleverly James Wild Jeremy Hunt Jeremy Wright Jerome Mayhew Jesse Norman Joe Robertson John Cooper John Glen John Hayes John Lamont John Whittingdale Joy Morrissey Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Karen Bradley Katie Lam Kemi Badenoch Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Kit Malthouse Laura Trott Lewis Cocking Lincoln Jopp Louie French Mark Francois Mark Garnier Mark Pritchard Martin Vickers Matt Vickers Mel Stride Mike Wood Mims Davies Neil Hudson Neil O'Brien Neil Shastri-Hurst Nick Timothy Nigel Huddleston Oliver Dowden Patrick Spencer Peter Bedford Peter Fortune Priti Patel Rebecca Harris Rebecca Paul Rebecca Smith Richard Fuller Richard Holden Robbie Moore Robert Jenrick Saqib Bhatti Sarah Bool Shivani Raja Simon Hoare Steve Barclay Stuart Anderson Stuart Andrew Suella Braverman Tom Tugendhat Victoria Atkins Wendy Morton

Democratic Unionist Party (5 votes)

Carla Lockhart Gavin Robinson Gregory Campbell Jim Shannon Sammy Wilson

Noes

Labour (351 votes)

Abena Oppong-Asare Abtisam Mohamed Adam Jogee Adam Thompson Afzal Khan Al Carns Alan Campbell Alan Gemmell Alan Strickland Alex Baker Alex Ballinger Alex Barros-Curtis Alex Davies-Jones Alex Mayer Alex McIntyre Alex Norris Alex Sobel Alice Macdonald Alison Hume Alison McGovern Alistair Strathern Allison Gardner Amanda Hack Amanda Martin Andrew Cooper Andrew Gwynne Andrew Lewin Andrew Pakes Andrew Ranger Andrew Western Andy MacNae Andy McDonald Andy Slaughter Angela Eagle Anna Dixon Anna Gelderd Anna McMorrin Anna Turley Anneliese Dodds Anneliese Midgley Antonia Bance Ashley Dalton Baggy Shanker Bambos Charalambous Barry Gardiner Bayo Alaba Beccy Cooper Becky Gittins Ben Coleman Ben Goldsborough Bill Esterson Blair McDougall Brian Leishman Callum Anderson Calvin Bailey Carolyn Harris Cat Smith Catherine Atkinson Catherine Fookes Catherine McKinnell Catherine West Charlotte Nichols Chi Onwurah Chris Bloore Chris Curtis Chris Elmore Chris Evans Chris Hinchliff Chris Kane Chris McDonald Chris Murray Chris Vince Chris Ward Chris Webb Christian Wakeford Claire Hazelgrove Claire Hughes Clive Betts Clive Efford Clive Lewis Connor Naismith Connor Rand Damien Egan Dan Aldridge Dan Carden Dan Jarvis Dan Norris Dan Tomlinson Daniel Francis Danny Beales Darren Paffey Dave Robertson David Burton-Sampson David Pinto-Duschinsky David Smith David Taylor Dawn Butler Debbie Abrahams Deirdre Costigan Derek Twigg Diana Johnson Douglas Alexander Douglas McAllister Elaine Stewart Ellie Reeves Elsie Blundell Emily Darlington Emily Thornberry Emma Foody Emma Lewell-Buck Euan Stainbank Fabian Hamilton Fleur Anderson Florence Eshalomi Frank McNally Gareth Snell Gareth Thomas Gen Kitchen Gerald Jones Gill Furniss Gill German Gordon McKee Graeme Downie Graham Stringer Grahame Morris Gregor Poynton Gurinder Singh Josan Harpreet Uppal Heidi Alexander Helen Hayes Helena Dollimore Henry Tufnell Ian Lavery Ian Murray Imogen Walker Irene Campbell Jack Abbott Jacob Collier Jade Botterill Jake Richards James Asser James Frith James Naish Janet Daby Jayne Kirkham Jeevun Sandher Jeff Smith Jen Craft Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Jess Asato Jess Phillips Jessica Morden Jessica Toale Jim Dickson Jim McMahon Jo Platt Jo Stevens Jo White Joani Reid Jodie Gosling Joe Morris Joe Powell Johanna Baxter John Grady John Healey John Slinger John Whitby Jon Pearce Jon Trickett Jonathan Brash Jonathan Davies Jonathan Hinder Josh Dean Josh Fenton-Glynn Josh MacAlister Josh Newbury Julia Buckley Julie Minns Juliet Campbell Justin Madders Karin Smyth Karl Turner Kate Osamor Kate Osborne Katie White Katrina Murray Keir Mather Kerry McCarthy Kevin Bonavia Kim Johnson Kim Leadbeater Kirith Entwistle Kirsteen Sullivan Kirsty McNeill Laura Kyrke-Smith Lauren Edwards Lauren Sullivan Laurence Turner Lee Barron Lee Pitcher Leigh Ingham Lewis Atkinson Liam Byrne Liam Conlon Lilian Greenwood Lillian Jones Linsey Farnsworth Liz Kendall Liz Twist Lizzi Collinge Lloyd Hatton Lola McEvoy Louise Haigh Louise Jones Lucy Powell Lucy Rigby Luke Akehurst Luke Charters Luke Murphy Luke Myer Margaret Mullane Marie Tidball Mark Ferguson Mark Hendrick Mark Sewards Mark Tami Markus Campbell-Savours Marsha De Cordova Martin Rhodes Mary Glindon Mary Kelly Foy Matt Bishop Matt Rodda Matt Turmaine Matt Western Matthew Patrick Matthew Pennycook Maureen Burke Meg Hillier Melanie Onn Melanie Ward Miatta Fahnbulleh Michael Payne Michael Shanks Michael Wheeler Michelle Scrogham Michelle Welsh Mike Amesbury Mike Kane Mike Reader Mike Tapp Mohammad Yasin Nadia Whittome Natalie Fleet Natasha Irons Naushabah Khan Navendu Mishra Neil Coyle Neil Duncan-Jordan Nesil Caliskan Nia Griffith Nicholas Dakin Nick Smith Nick Thomas-Symonds Noah Law Oliver Ryan Olivia Bailey Olivia Blake Pam Cox Pamela Nash Pat McFadden Patricia Ferguson Patrick Hurley Paul Davies Paul Foster Paul Waugh Paula Barker Paulette Hamilton Perran Moon Peter Dowd Peter Kyle Peter Lamb Peter Swallow Phil Brickell Polly Billington Preet Kaur Gill Rachael Maskell Rachel Blake Rachel Hopkins Rachel Taylor Richard Baker Richard Quigley Rosie Duffield

Rupa Huq Ruth Cadbury Ruth Jones Sadik Al-Hassan Sally Jameson Sam Carling Sam Rushworth Samantha Dixon Samantha Niblett Sarah Champion Sarah Coombes Sarah Edwards Sarah Hall Sarah Jones Sarah Owen Sarah Sackman Satvir Kaur Scott Arthur Sean Woodcock Seema Malhotra Sharon Hodgson Shaun Davies Simon Lightwood Simon Opher Siobhain McDonagh Sojan Joseph Sonia Kumar Stella Creasy Stephanie Peacock Stephen Kinnock Stephen Timms Steve Race Steve Witherden Steve Yemm Sureena Brackenridge Tahir Ali Taiwo Owatemi Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Tim Roca Toby Perkins Tom Collins Tom Hayes Tom Rutland Tonia Antoniazzi Tony Vaughan Torcuil Crichton Torsten Bell Tracy Gilbert Tristan Osborne Uma Kumaran Valerie Vaz Vicky Foxcroft Warinder Juss Wes Streeting Will Stone Yasmin Qureshi Yuan Yang Zubir Ahmed

Independent (9 votes)

Apsana Begum Ayoub Khan Imran Hussain Jeremy Corbyn John McDonnell Rebecca Long Bailey Richard Burgon Shockat Adam Zarah Sultana

Social Democratic & Labour Party (2 votes)

Claire Hanna Colum Eastwood

[at1nys-blog]

Masterlist

【The Campers】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ Hungry and exhausted kids (Camp Half-Blood)

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ Serendipitous Path (Miyazawa x Yew)

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ more to come

【The Gods】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ Thunders leaving hints

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ more to come

. *. ⋆⋆.*.

【Percy Jackson】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Annabeth Chase】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Luke Castellan】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Grover Underwood】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Clarisse La Rue】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Charles Beckendorf】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Chris Rodriquez】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Silena Beauregard】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Connor Stoll】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Travis Stoll】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Thalia Grace】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Bianca Di Angelo】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Nico Di Angelo】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Lee Fletcher】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Malcom Pace】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Michael Yew】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Alice Miyazawa】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Julia Feingold】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Ethan Nakamura】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Austin Lake】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Katie Garnder】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Kayla Knowles】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Will Solace】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Frank Zhang】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Hazel Levesque】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Jason Grace】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Leo Valdez】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Piper McLean】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Reyna Ramirez-Arellano】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Drew Tanaka】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Laurel Victor】

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.➳ nothing yet

【Holly Victor】

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[prxttythngs]

" stop it. " alice has never had to be the brave one before. " these woods are huge, he's not-- he's not going to find us. "

open to. all character. warren boyd (22, camp counselor) information. are they stranded in the middle of nowhere? or accidentally participating in the annual purge? or maybe they're in the entity's realm? or are they doing something entirely different? .. it's up to you! this post was made using beta editor

"we're going to die out here."

[detournementsmineurs]

Audrey Fleurot, Rufus, Cédric Chevalme et les jeunes Noé Vandevoorde et Cypriane Gardin dans “HPI (Saison 3)” série de Stéphane Carrié, Alice Chegaray-Breugnot et Nicolas Jean (2023), avril 2024.

[tired-writer-in-progress]

These are the twins Alice and sage(4) sage, is the ultimate Gardiner and Alice is the ultimate fluteplayer

-Is this like the Eden's Garden cast? Cause if so, I'm starting to love this

[pagebypagereviews]

Unveiling the Secrets of "The Alice Network: A Novel" – A Gripping Tale of WWII Espionage and Female Spies Step into the perilous world of espionage and unbreakable female courage with Kate Quinn's "The Alice Network: A Novel," a stunning blend of historical fiction that artfully oscillates between World War I and post-World War II timelines. In this riveting narrative, two extraordinary women – a World War I female spy and an American college girl searching for her missing cousin in 1947 – transcends time, intertwining their lives in ways that redefine bravery and resilience. The book captures the very essence of history's often overlooked but essential heroines, making it a vital read for those intrigued by the shadows of wartime espionage and the raw emotional spectrum of the human experience. "The Alice Network" not only entertains but educates, shedding light on the covert operations and unsung female heroes who shaped wartime outcomes, solving the historical gap in mainstream narratives. By immersing readers in a gripping, dual timeline story, Quinn addresses the need for richer, more diverse tales of courage and heroism. This novel highlights the importance of espionage in the global conflict and underscores the crucial role that women played – roles that were often diminished or ignored altogether. As you turn each page, the seamless blend of danger, determination, and human connection will keep you captivated, questioning how far one would go to stand against tyranny and seek justice. Plot "The Alice Network: A Novel" masterfully intertwines two narrative threads—a post-World War II storyline set in 1947 and a World War I espionage plot. In 1947, pregnant and distraught American socialite Charlie St. Clair heads to Europe to search for her missing cousin. Simultaneously, we travel back to 1915, meeting Eve Gardiner, a young woman recruited as a spy in the Alice Network, an underground organization fighting against German occupiers. Through these parallel timelines, the novel explores themes of betrayal, loss, and redemption. The interplay between past and present builds suspense and reveals the characters' interconnected fates, leading to a climactic resolution where personal and historical reckonings converge. Characters Charlie St. Clair and Eve Gardiner serve as the dual protagonists of the novel. Charlie is a determined yet naive young woman grappling with the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy and a missing relative. Her quest leads her to Eve, who is now a reclusive, bitter figure haunted by her experiences during World War I. Eve's colleagues from the Alice Network, including the courageous leader Lili, provide further layers of complexity to the narrative. The supporting characters, including Finn Kilgore, an ex-World War II Scottish soldier with his demons, complement the main characters and enrich the emotional depth of the story. Writing Style Author Kate Quinn employs a fluid and evocative writing style, blending detailed historical descriptions with a compelling narrative drive. Her prose captures the stark realities of war and the emotional landscapes of her characters. The use of dual timelines is handled with precision, ensuring clarity while sustaining suspense. Quinn's dialogue is sharp and authentic, often revealing deeper aspects of her characters' personalities and motivations. The alternating perspectives between Charlie's and Eve's narratives create a dynamic reading experience, keeping the reader engaged as secrets unfold and connections are made. Setting The novel meticulously brings to life diverse settings spanning both World Wars. From the bustling, dangerous streets of war-torn Lille during World War I to the ravaged yet rebuilding cities in post-World War II France, the sense of place is vividly portrayed. The tension and urgency of espionage activities during the German occupation contrast with the quieter, but equally intense, post-war environment where characters grapple with their pasts.

Historical accuracy is woven into the settings, making them almost palpable and immersive for the reader. Unique Aspects "The Alice Network" stands out for its focus on female spies and their pivotal roles in espionage operations during both World Wars. The novel sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women, portraying them not only as brave and resourceful but also as deeply human and flawed. The dual timeline structure enriches the narrative, allowing for a multi-faceted exploration of historical and personal themes. Quinn's meticulous research and dedication to historical authenticity ground the story in real events and figures, such as the true-life Alice Network and its leader, Louise de Bettignies, often providing insightful historical notes at the end of the book for further context. Historical Fiction Historical fiction allows readers to explore different time periods and events, providing a narrative way to understand history's impact on personal lives. "The Alice Network" is exemplary in its dedication to historical accuracy while crafting a gripping story. The depiction of life during both World Wars includes not just the physical realities��such as bombed-out cities and clandestine spy operations—but also the psychological challenges faced by individuals caught in the tide of history. By using real events, the book bridges the gap between historical facts and human experience, making the past feel immediate and relevant. WWII Espionage WWII espionage forms a core element of the novel, highlighting the high-stakes world of covert operations. The detailed account of spying techniques, coded messages, undercover identities, and the subversion tactics employed by the Alice Network engrosses readers with the perils faced by the spies. These narratives emphasize the intelligence community's critical role during the war, often operating in morally ambiguous territories. Eve's personal transformation from an eager spy to a tormented soul illustrates the heavy price of espionage, echoing true stories from wartime intelligence missions. Female Spies The portrayal of female spies in "The Alice Network" challenges traditional narratives that often marginalize women's roles in wartime. Eve's journey, influenced by real-life figures like Louise de Bettignies, underscores the bravery and ingenuity required of female operatives. These women navigated societal norms that underestimated their abilities, using this to their advantage to undertake operations that were crucial to the war effort. Their fearless undertakings, sacrifices, and ultimate impact highlight the redefinition of women's roles during the war years, offering readers a nuanced understanding of gender in historical contexts. Gripping Narrative The novel’s gripping narrative hooks readers from the outset, with alternating timelines that build tension and reveal the story layer by layer. The pace is carefully managed, combining fast-paced action sequences with introspective moments that allow for character development. This interplay not only keeps the reader engaged but also deepens the emotional investment in the characters' outcomes. The dual timelines intersect in brilliantly unexpected ways, making each revelation impactful and satisfying. The emotional peaks and troughs are effectively orchestrated, ensuring a compelling journey through the book. Dual Timeline The dual timeline structure in "The Alice Network" adds complexity and depth to the narrative. This technique allows for a rich exploration of themes such as memory, trauma, and the long-lasting impacts of war. By juxtaposing Eve's WWI experiences with Charlie's post-WWII quest, the novel shows how past atrocities and heroics reverberate into the future. This narrative approach enables a multi-layered storytelling method, where historical events are not just backdrop elements but integral to the characters' development. Examples of this technique’s success can also be seen in works like "The Nightingale"

by Kristin Hannah and "The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo, reinforcing its effectiveness in enhancing the emotional and historical richness of the story. Pros of Historical Fiction Immersive Educational Experience Historical fiction allows readers to immerse themselves in different time periods, offering an educational journey through history. This genre provides valuable insights and detailed depictions of historical events, making it easier for readers to understand and appreciate the past. This can be particularly engaging as it turns learning about history into a captivating experience rather than a mundane task. Rich, Layered Storytelling The depth and detail inherent in historical fiction often lead to rich, multi-layered storytelling. Authors who meticulously research their settings and characters can create narratives that are both compelling and credible. This layering can add significant emotional weight and depth, drawing readers more profoundly into the narrative and keeping them hooked from start to finish. Cons of Historical Fiction Potential for Historical Inaccuracy One downside is the potential for historical inaccuracies which can mislead readers. Authors sometimes take creative liberties to enhance the storytelling, which can result in a distorted or romanticized version of events. This can misinform readers about historical facts, leading to misunderstandings about real events and figures. Complexity and Accessibility Issues The complexity of historical fiction can sometimes be a double-edged sword. While detailed descriptions and nuanced plots can enhance the narrative, they can also make the story less accessible. Some readers may find the extensive historical context overwhelming, especially if they are not already familiar with the period being depicted. This can make the genre less appealing to a broader audience. Pros of WWII Espionage High Stakes and Intensity WWII espionage stories inherently come with high stakes and intense situations. The backdrop of a world at war, coupled with the secretive and dangerous nature of espionage, creates a thrilling narrative environment. This leads to gripping plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats, fully engaged and eager to see how the spies will outmaneuver their enemies. Intriguing Historical Context This subgenre opens a window into the lesser-known aspects of WWII, such as the clandestine operations and the brave individuals behind them. It offers a unique perspective on the war, showcasing the psychological and strategic battles waged beyond the battlefield. This added layer of intrigue enriches the reader's understanding of the era and provides a fresh, captivating take on well-trodden historical ground. Cons of WWII Espionage Plausibility Issues While the intrigue is a significant draw, some WWII espionage stories may stretch plausibility. Overly fictionalized spy gadgets, implausible plot twists, or improbably skilled operatives can sometimes break immersion. Readers well-versed in WWII history might find such elements jarring, reducing the story's overall credibility and their engagement with it. Repetitive Tropes WWII espionage stories often fall into repetitive tropes, such as the double agent, the code breaker, or the undercover mission. While these elements can be exciting, overuse can lead to predictability. Readers might begin to see similar patterns across different books, which can diminish the uniqueness and excitement of the genre over time. Pros of Female Spies Breaking Stereotypes Including female spies in historical fiction and WWII narratives helps break traditional stereotypes, offering strong, intelligent, and resourceful female characters. These characters challenge the often male-dominant genre, providing diverse perspectives and adding a layer of gender dynamics. This can inspire and engage readers by showcasing women's crucial roles in history and espionage. Complex and Relatable Characters Female spies often come with complex backstories and motives, making them highly relatable.

They bring a blend of vulnerability and strength that can resonate deeply with readers. Their unique challenges and triumphs add emotional depth, making the narrative more engaging and multifaceted. This enriches the reader’s emotional investment in the story. Cons of Female Spies Risk of Stereotypical Representation While female spies can add much-needed diversity, there's a risk of reducing them to stereotypes. Some narratives might overly emphasize their sexuality or make their roles appear less serious compared to their male counterparts. This not only undermines the character’s role but can also perpetuate harmful tropes rather than effectively breaking them. Historical Scrutiny Representing female spies in historical narratives often invites scrutiny regarding accuracy. Given that many historical accounts are male-dominated, integrating female spies authentically requires careful research. Inaccurate or unbelievable portrayals can be detrimental, as they can perpetuate myths and detract from the overall credibility of the historical setting. Pros of a Gripping Narrative Enhanced Reader Engagement A gripping narrative significantly enhances reader engagement, making the book difficult to put down. Exciting plots, unexpected twists, and well-timed suspense keep readers on the edge of their seats. This type of storytelling ensures that the reader remains emotionally invested and continuously curious about the unfolding events, providing a highly satisfying reading experience. Emotional Resonance A gripping narrative often involves well-developed characters and high stakes, which amplify emotional resonance. When readers become attached to the characters and their journeys, the impact of the plot’s ups and downs is far greater. This emotional connection makes the story more memorable and impactful, leaving a lasting impression even after the book is finished. Cons of a Gripping Narrative Risk of Over-Stimulation An overly gripping narrative can sometimes be exhausting for readers. Continuous high tension and constant twists may lead to emotional fatigue, diminishing the overall enjoyment of the story. If not balanced with quieter, reflective moments, the narrative can feel overwhelming and leave readers needing a break from the intensity. Shallow Character Development The focus on maintaining a gripping pace often comes at the expense of deeper character development. Rapid plot progression can lead to rushed interactions and underdeveloped relationships. This can result in characters that feel flat or unconvincing, making it harder for readers to form attachments or fully appreciate their journeys. Pros of a Dual Timeline Enhanced Narrative Complexity A dual timeline structure can greatly enhance the complexity of a narrative, offering layers that interweave past and present. This format allows for the exploration of themes from different perspectives and time periods, enriching the reader's understanding and engagement. The interplay between timelines can reveal hidden connections and deepen the overall narrative experience. Increased Suspense and Curiosity Dual timelines often keep readers guessing about how the two narratives will converge, increasing suspense and curiosity. This structure invites readers to piece together clues and speculate on the connection between the timelines. The process of discovery keeps readers actively engaged, making the reading experience more interactive and rewarding. Cons of a Dual Timeline Potential for Confusion The complexity of dual timelines can sometimes lead to confusion, especially if not handled expertly. Shifting between different periods can be disorienting for readers, particularly if the transitions are abrupt or the connections between timelines are unclear. This can disrupt the flow of the narrative and make it harder for readers to follow the story. Uneven Interest Levels Readers might find one timeline more compelling than the other, leading to uneven interest levels. If one

storyline significantly overshadows the other, it can create a sense of frustration or impatience when the narrative shifts back and forth. This imbalance can detract from the overall impact and satisfaction derived from the book. FAQ What is historical fiction? Historical fiction is a literary genre where the plot takes place in a setting located in the past. Authors often blend historical events and authentic details with fictionalized characters and narratives to create a compelling story that offers a window into a different time period. Why is WWII espionage a popular theme in historical fiction? WWII espionage is a popular theme because the war was a period of intense global conflict that involved intricate spy networks, secret missions, and dramatic tales of bravery and betrayal. These elements provide rich material for engaging and suspenseful storytelling. Were there many female spies during WWII? Yes, there were numerous female spies during WWII who played crucial roles in collecting intelligence, sabotaging enemy operations, and supporting resistance movements. These women often operated under extreme risk and their stories provide fascinating and inspiring content for historical fiction. What makes a narrative gripping? A gripping narrative typically includes well-developed characters, high stakes, suspenseful plot twists, and emotional depth. Effective storytelling keeps readers engaged and invested in the outcome of the story. What is a dual timeline structure in novels? A dual timeline structure involves alternating between two different time periods within the same novel. This technique can enrich the story by drawing parallels between the past and the present, gradually revealing connections and adding layers of complexity to the narrative. How does a dual timeline enhance a WWII espionage story? A dual timeline can enhance a WWII espionage story by juxtaposing wartime events with their contemporary repercussions. It can add dimension to the plot, allow for deeper character exploration, and create a sense of mystery and continuity that engages the reader. Do historical fiction novels about female spies adhere strictly to historical accuracy? While many historical fiction novels strive to maintain historical accuracy, they often take creative liberties for narrative purposes. Authors might fictionalize certain events or characters to enhance the story's emotional impact or to fit within the book’s structure. What are some common themes in WWII espionage novels? Common themes in WWII espionage novels include loyalty and betrayal, courage under pressure, the moral complexities of war, the impact of espionage on personal relationships, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Can new readers appreciate a dual timeline narrative if they are not familiar with historical fiction? Yes, new readers can appreciate a dual timeline narrative even if they are not familiar with historical fiction. This structure can make the story more accessible by providing multiple entry points and maintaining a dynamic pace that holds the reader’s interest. In conclusion, "The Alice Network: A Novel" stands as a compelling choice for readers who are avid enthusiasts of historical fiction, particularly those fascinated by WWII espionage and the remarkable stories of female spies. Kate Quinn's masterfully woven narrative is both gripping and insightful, offering a multi-layered experience that elegantly traverses dual timelines. The parallel stories of Eve Gardiner, a fierce and indomitable spy in the Alice Network during World War I, and Charlie St. Clair, a young American socialite searching for her cousin in post-World War II Europe, encapsulate a riveting journey through courage, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of truth. One of the novel's greatest strengths is its meticulous attention to historical detail, which brings to life the covert operations and perilous missions of female espionage agents, often unsung heroes of wartime history.

Quinn's evocative portrayal of Eve and her comrades in the Alice Network underscores the extraordinary bravery required for their clandestine efforts and emphasizes the profound impact of their contributions to the war effort. This vivid recounting serves not only to entertain but also to educate readers about an oft-overlooked facet of history. Furthermore, the dual timeline structure allows for a dynamic and engaging storytelling approach, seamlessly blending the past and present to reveal the connections between the characters and their shared experiences across decades. This format enriches the narrative, providing a deeper understanding of the historical context and the emotional complexities faced by the characters. As readers traverse the suspenseful twists and turns, they gain a profound appreciation for the strength and resilience of the human spirit, especially when confronted with seemingly insurmountable odds. In addition to its historical richness and captivating storyline, "The Alice Network" also offers insights into themes of redemption, identity, and the enduring power of friendship and loyalty. It is a testament to the impact of individual actions in shaping the course of history and the unyielding hope that drives people to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. For those seeking a novel that combines historical fidelity with a suspenseful and emotionally resonant narrative, "The Alice Network: A Novel" is an invaluable choice. Its intricate plotting, well-developed characters, and poignant portrayal of female spies ensure that it remains a standout in the genre of historical fiction.