#miss simone ashley the woman you are

[cupiare]

british period dramas are so not my thing but if amandabb makes a 2 hr video on bridgerton i’m simply compelled to watch it

[afterglowsainz]

yes, and? | max verstappen

summary: max’s impossible crush finally notice him, but he’s stuck in a pr relationship

fc: simone ashley

a/n: so i try something a bit different with this one and made it on the longer side (if you’ve listened to ariana’s song you know this is gonna be messy for sure) (also, simone ashley??? or the prettiest woman ever??? i’m obsessed with her)

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maxverstappen1 another successful weekend for the team, hopefully many more to come! 🇨🇦

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[newtonsheffield]

I totally agree with you about Kate's costuming being bad this season. As a South Asian Dark Skinned woman I have noticed that the (predominetly white) costume designers just do not know how to dress women of different skin tones. They have put Kate in such dull colors. I miss her bright purples, and the deep and vibrant blues and the bright reds and pinks. Not this dull red, and wierd dirty brown. You are so right - their only saving grace is that Simone Ashley is so beautiful that she can make anything look gorgeous! 🥲

I totally understand their intention. They wanted to bring her into the Bridgerton colour palette and they wanted to add a nod to her heritage and her background. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s nice to see Kate’s identity represented. But… why didn’t you get a south Asian person to consult on this? As a white person, maybe this isn’t mine to speak on but I also feel like if these things are annoying me��

Stop putting paisley and fringe on everything.

Putting her in brown “The colour of spices”? I beg your finest pardon.

I miss the jewel tones and the tasteful embroidery. The costumes for everyone this year have been a miss for me. Stop bringing back shrug jackets: I don’t wanna see that shit again 😩😩

[fitrahgolden]

As a woman of color, do you feel like the people running Bridgerton are performative? It was one thing for Simon to leave, but when you add Simone Ashley most likely not coming back for season 4, along with Lady Danbury’s odd plot in s3 and completely removing the Sharmas from the show, it feels like the show is just trying to check off new boxes each season. I know people online are still calling the promotion etc of s2 unfair, but as a white woman I feel like it’s not my place to comment.

First of all sorry again for being late to asks. I rarely get them, so I never think to check my inbox.

I'll try my best to tackle the parts of this I feel I can articulate my feelings on.

Do I feel TPTB at Bridgerton genuinely want a diverse and inclusive cast? Yes. However, they are very inconsistent when it comes to going for breadth versus depth. Whatever people's feelings about season one, they made a point of addressing race in scenes with Lady Danbury and Simon, and Simon actually got a decent backstory. On the other hand, Kate has been on for two seasons, and we still don't know where in India she's from or the names of her parents. And I'm not South Asian, but the attempt to create an "Indian inspired" (again, will they ever tell us where in India?) wardrobe for Kate in season 3 seemed to miss the mark completely for many viewers from that community.

There definitely is tokenism in the show, and it's kind of hard for me to talk about because my thoughts on the casting are complex and contradictory. For one, I fully endorse this fantasy version of Regency England where anyone can be a part of the gentry. But Shonda Rhimes has a fetish when it comes to interracial relationships that's well documented in her body of work, and there's a line to toe when it comes to casting the Bridgertons' spouses. And I'm not sure how I feel about how they are doing thus far. They are great at pairing actors with chemistry (with the huge exception of Nicola and Luke, ironically) and the acting tends to range somewhere from decent to spectacular, which is a feat with a cast as gigantic as Bridgerton. But, yeah, there's definitely something to be said about coming off as if they are filling up a bingo card.

I don't know.

[kiarajyshi]

introducing! statistics

full name: kiara joshi

nickname: ki, ara

age: twenty-nine

date of birth: september 21st

zodiac: virgo

hometown & current: lincoln city, oregon

previous residence: cambridge, massachusetts

gender identity: cis woman

pronouns: she/her

sexual orientation: exploring

faceclaim: simone ashley

tw: cancer mention, therapy mention

before

born in san francisco, the joshi family moved to lincoln just in time for her baby brother to be born when she was five years old. truthfully, she didn't have many feelings outside of crying about missing her friends and dealing with having to suddenly share her parents.

a bit of a nerd in highschool, only in the sense that she was a mathlete and in the science club. the girl was a math genius. could have probably been a world renown mathematician if she had put her mind to it. but as a student, she was into robotics and football [soccer].

kiara was always a bit of a blunt person. not to be cruel or to cause way issues but genuinely because she didn't want to waste time with beating around the bush all the time.

While most knew she was applying to harvard, after all, she was the kind of girl that the regalia from the school even before being there. she always secretly applied to MIT. mostly, for her own enjoyment. to make sure she could actually do it. what do you know, she did. while it was sort of a backup school, she was proud of that acceptance and kept the letter. right next to the robot she built for bot wars that she was never allowed to participate in.

she may not have always looked it, but kiara also loves sports. her parents only let her join one, but she was often at all of the american football and basketball games. her books and homework in her lap while. pray you never bet against her or got into a fantasy football league she was in. because you definitely lost.

the problem with how they played that damn game… was that they couldn’t tell who’s dares were who’s. her dare had been about that lake… could it have been her’s? it was a question that tormented her for the weeks that followed. Into her next year of school…

after

the first year of harvard was one of the worst times she had experienced after chris disappeared. the guilt of what may have been hung over her head like an axe and all her focus seemed to go right down the drain. kiara had worked so hard to get into harvard, and things just weren't going how she needed. it was what led her into the office of her first therapist. anything to help.

kiara has one sorta ex. maybe. they never really talked about it. a first kiss and mostly emotional connection. a girl that was with her through the hardest part of her first year of college. with all of her issues at the time, the relationship had been rough and while she still holds her as a friend, they didn't make it after she left harvard and decided to go into education at cambridge college. but she still held her in her heart for being the person who got her to the therapist’s office in the first place.

therapy was... the best decision she ever made. while there were still some things she didn't speak of, there was so much more she did. in the end the coping mechanisms she learned through them helped her handle the things she couldn't say out loud.

through that, she also found the courage to walk away from the path of being a doctor and instead became a teach of math and science. she never knew she would enjoy it so much.

kiara found herself back in lincoln two years before the invitation. her father was diagnosed with cancer and while her brother was off at harvard... her mother needed help at home with everything. putting her big girl pants on, she offered and found herself teaching math and science to seniors and coaching soccer at new horizons.

this new... dare... has put kiara on edge but truth be told... she figured it was about time to face what happened. she didn't know about everyone else but she refused to allow it to fester in her nightmares anymore. something happened that night. something more than just a dare and it was about damn time they figured it out. they deserved that much... chris did too.

connection ideas

friends

you aren't her ride or die, but you matter. she'll listen when you need and ear. she'll help you when she can but won't drop everything. there are limits to her devotion. but you can count on the fact that she will tell you the truth whenever you need it.

besties

you are one of the chosen few. maybe someone from high school that lasted through the years? maybe someone she met after she moved back to lincoln or met in cambridge. all that matters is you are someone she considered close. someone she would be for if you called in the middle of the night. no questions asked.

fellow nerds

were you just nerds supporting other nerds? did you help her build the battle bot she never submitted?

people she tore down when they tried to bully her

she had a habit of tearing down athletes verbally based on their sports statistics so watch out.

crushes

she didn't have the option of dating or the energy really. she would have had to hide it from her parents. sneak around. AND deal with school? not happening. but she crushed. a lot. would you like to be one?

crusher..er?

idk, someone that had a crush on her? she probably never saw it or maybe destroyed your heart.. there are options.

enemy

were you an asshole? did you make fun of people just cause you could? were you a bully? well come on down! i bet you could have been her enemy.

arch nemesis... academically

you, you're the one that annoyed her. wasn't as smart as she was, or so she thought, and had to deal with it if somehow you got a .5 higher than her. you drove her to do better and in school, she hated you for it... now, she would thank you

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[theloverscardtarot]

Simone Ashley General Reading - August 28, 2024

General Energy

Sun Side:(U) "You have a significant sense of deserved confidence right now." She may be feeling successful and happy. Feels extremely lucky to be where she is in life. (R) She may have unrealistic goals or expectations due to her success. In order to maintain her success, she needs to take a step back and not be so overly optimistic about certain situations. I feel like she could miss great opportunities because she is too hopeful and optimistic about the wrong things.

Magician: There may be a role or something in her life that she is currently manifesting. She could also be feeling tricked or deception surrounding an event or person. She has the magic within and the intuition to guide her to positive results.

The Empress: She is confident in herself. She is very creative and a very sensual person. I'm not sure if she's pregnant or what, but she is a very fertile woman and that might be something that happens in the near future. It could also mean she is birthing her creative ideas into fruition.

King of Cups: Girl seems to have her emotions in check and leads with her head. She has a very balanced sense of her inner self. She's logical and wise. She may be a very political person. Empathetic. She is very sensitive to other's needs and feelings and may be someone that people go to for advice.

Fool: Life is a journey and she has a very carefree personality. She's joyful and excited about life. She may be adventurous and spontaneous. Maybe a bit naive about certain things. She may carry a bit of baggage with her but she keeps it wrapped up with a nice little bow. It's there but it doesn't bother her.

4 of Wands: She may have a lot of celebration among her family and friends. She might find this to be the best part of her life. She may also find strength in community and her family. She may currently be looking forward to a reunion of sorts. Are they getting ready to film another season of Bridgerton? Or did they just wrap and have a party? She may feel this way about her co-stars as well. Also, this is the soulmate card. She may have found hers or they are on the way into her life. She may feel this way about someone right now.

Career:

Lovers, Temperance, Star

Her career is pretty significant to her at the moment since we have all majors. Important things are happening. She may be a crossroads currently pertaining to her career. She may be looking to change paths. This could also mean literally finding love at work. Does anybody know if she is or had been dating a costar? Temperance is all about patience and calmness. Steady and slow progress of her career. Also a soulmate card. Brings me back to thinking she may be with a current or former costar. Star suggests her optimism about her career. She has high hopes about her success and her positivity brings good energy to her.

Love

Hanged Man, Knight of Pents, Hermit Rev, Knight of Swords Rev.

There may be sacrifices being made to maintain a relationship. Love cannot be rushed. Someone might be putting pressure on the other person for the relationship to progress. You can do all the right things and still not be able to persuade the other person involved. She or both may feel the other person has changed their life for the better after meeting them. Someone is stubborn and doesn't like to take risks with love or any other aspect of their life. However, the relationship could be stable, secure, and committed. They have a strong bond and foundation to stand on. On the flip side there may be some distance from a partner. Maybe they are not around much due to their line of work. Maybe they can't seem to align their schedules. One or both could be feeling lonely. Unfortunately, there could be tense arguments between them. Someone thinks that they are always right and it may be their toxic trait. If their arguments continue it could lead to a breakup.

What's Next For Simone

3 of Cups, Three of Pents

There may be a friendship forming soon or just a joyous time in her life. Maybe she is going to see co-stars that she considers friends soon. A third party of sorts may come into her life whether it's a love interest or possibly something that may interject with her work schedule. I don't think it will result in anything negative. 3 of Pents suggests a collaboration with someone. Does she do anything other than act, like sing? Or maybe her and a co-star will work together on a different or new project.

Once again I had to look up the number 3. When it falls out like that I always think it's significant. Completion of a goal or manifesting your desires!

[bigdreamsandwildthings]

March Wrap-Up

Bride (Ali Hazelwood) ★★★1/2

Local Woman Missing (Mary Kubica) (audio) ★★★★

A Fate Inked in Blood (Danielle L. Jensen) ★★★★★

That's Not My Name (Megan Lally) (audio) ★★★★1/2

A Fragile Enchantment (Allison Saft) ★★★

The Woman in Me (Britney Spears) ★★★

Ready or Not (Cara Bastone) ★★★1/2

First Lie Wins (Ashley Elston) (audio) ★★★

Murder Road (Simone St. James) (audio) ★★★★

When the Moon Hatched (Sarah A. Parker) ★★★1/2

All Systems Red (Martha Wells) (audio) ★★★★1/2

Lots of audiobooks for me this month! Find me over on Goodreads (linked) if you want to be friends.

[cftulips]

𝙸𝙽𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙳𝚄𝙲𝙸𝙽𝙶 ... KATE  SHARMA

(   SIMONE  ASHLEY  +  WOMAN  +  SHE  /  HER.   )     dearest  reader  ,  i  am  ever  so  delighted  to  introduce  KATE  SHARMA  ,  the  twenty  six  year  old  miss  ,  known  among  the  ton  as  assertive  +  self-assured  but  their  foes  would  certainly  tell  you  that  they  are  more  blunt  +  stubborn  .  perhaps  that  is  why  many  seem  to  think  they  had  something  to  do  with  the  ongoings  around  the  ton  ,  but  here  they  are  anyway  !     (   lo  ,  27  ,  she  +  her  ,  gmt  +  10  ,  n/a.   )

𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨

full name : kate sharma . nickname/s : none . pronouns : she / her . age : twenty six . star sign : taurus . family : unnamed mother & father, mary sharma ( step mother ), edwina sharma ( half sister ) . home : india .

𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙

kate does not have many remaining memories of her biological mother as she had passed when she was still quite young . even growing up, her papa had not spoken of memories or stories of his deceased wife as the thoughts of reliving such happier times were too hard to relive through the grief. the only real mother she has ever known is mary . despite not being biologically related, mary cared and treated kate as though she was her own daughter.

when edwina was born, despite still being young herself, swore to do anything and everything within her power to make sure her younger sister lived a fulfilled life where she knew only love, not heartbreak. as the two grew up, kate always ensured that she was by edwina's side, looking out for her or teaching her what she knew.

when her papa died, she felt as though a part of her had died with him. she had lost before her biological parents. her only tie to any sort of biological family was edwina. kate had pushed her grief down and had strengthened herself to be strong and there for edwina and mary for whatever came next.

kate had always been fond of both literature and horseback riding. there were no other times that she truly felt carefree and free was when she was riding. nothing else mattered in that moment but the wind in her hair and against her face. if she was not riding, she could be found with her eyes glued to whichever book was currently taking residence in her hands.

marriage has never been something that kate had considered to be something she wanted. she knew it was expected of her but it was never something she actively sought out for herself.

coming to england to stay with lady danbury and be sponsored by her, kate has a large secret that she is keeping hidden from everyone; the true reason to why they have come to mayfair. she had been in contact with the sheffields and had organised an arrangement for them to provide edwina with a dowry and trust fund if she were to marry an eligible bachelor within the ton. this is kate's mission and she will not be deterred.

[mcgicaldream]

if you’re hearing SUPER TOUPER BY ABBA playing, you have to know HARPER AURORA (SHE/HER; CIS WOMAN) is near by! the 29 year old WAITRESS has been in town for, like, 29 YEARS. they’re known to be quite PETTY, but being DRIVEN seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble SIMONE ASHLEY. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those BIG DREAMS THAT YOU KNOW YOU’LL NEVER REACH, LEAVING RED LIP STAINS EVERYWHERE YOU GO TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOVE YOU'VE NEVER RECEIVED, & TEQUILA SHOTS WITH YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND THAT YOU MET TEN MINUTES AGO vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around RIVERSIDE long enough!

x. born & raised in hemlock springs, used to have dreams of making it out to los angeles, making it huge & being a star, but?????? that’s not happening, she’s not leaving her home.

x. her parents...her mom left when she was really super young, so it was just her & her dad growing up. he made sure she had everything she needed though, growing up in dance- he made sure they could afford everything that was needed for that. 

x. her friends mean the world to her. they’re her real family, they’ve been there for her more than her fam ever was so, they’re a tru GEM ! TRU MVPS! 

x. really to escape her home life ( like girl misses her mom & dad was working a lot & maybe has been in jail a lot ) & all that stress, she grew up partying a lot. still does it to this day, here for a good time not a long time. a hedonist in that way, like, just wants to feel things that make her feel good. pass whatever you’re holding, let her just have a good time. 

x. just wants to feel wanted, can you blame her? she has fun, plain & simple. 

x. college? don’t know her. sure, she could’ve tried to go through with some dance scholarships, that was her way out, but it wasn’t like her grades could hold up. 

 x. since she didn’t go to college, she quickly found work waitressing. she's not the biggest fan of it but it pays her bills.

x. safe to say, she’s usually faded 99% of the time, but like ???? what else is there to do?? and deal with your emotions, gonna be a nahhh from me. 

x. needy af, doesn’t mean to be, but she’s a mess. 

x. really does have a heart of gold, but has a huge wall up, like only a few people have knocked that shit down since she doesn’t trust anyone. sure, she can be petty & dramatic, but don’t be a dick????. she lies a lot with a smile on her face. 

x. way to her heart? bring her a breakfast burrito after a crazy night out. a night of dino nuggs & tequila? chefs kISS! she’s just broken, give her all the cuddles & drinks.

mw - > best friend , ride or die , exes ( positive or negative ) , fwb , party friends , good influence ( like cute complete opposite friendships warm my soul ) , any fam connects , toxic on & off boyfriend ... literally anything

[chlodoll]

i was just trying something here and the week is now over (this was also getting longer than expected)

random thoughts of the week 😮‍💨

that song from north west is so catchy i can’t lie! it’s your bestie ~ miss miss westie ~~~

tiktok shop is really ruining the experience on there

andrew and emma broke up over a decade ago .. please get it together stop the lala land edits i beg

idk if those summer fridays lip balms are worth $24

i need to start watching sports these men are always fighting

selena selena selener… oh girl hahahaha

are kids really in 8th grade unable to spell their own names? what is going on?

still hate a man with a podcast mic

i really have no memory of fantasia and jennifer hudson being on the same season of american idol… i thought they were on different ones? you mean jennifer wasn’t a winner but won in the end?! oh i know that’s right!!

i’m actually shocked kylie didn’t walk the carpet at a wonka premiere yet she was there for most of them?

pardi is 40??? he has a kid???????

they did WHAT in the senate hearing room!!!!

suki still has that photo up on twitter cropping nabiyah out? oh she’s a nasty one and stands by it

and fuck south korea for not giving bts that exemption! giving it to people for playing fucking video games! are they insane?!

ariana needs to just rest and revamp rem beauty OR let it go

both of those rings are hideous

the day james gunn stops coming online and fact checking every damn thing is the day i know peace

these white boys of the month are more in the gutter each time. bring back the heartthrob!

seeing those pics of emma stone from behind with that long black hair for poor things is actually the thing convincing me to watch. idk what it’s about otherwise but that hair!

i never really felt deeply about veneers but zendaya should never get them. she has to keep the toof

it’s been time to recast kang

i really do love the bow trend. that one is really cute

i just want zac efron to be happy

how are they mad at people keeping up with tz and call us weirdos who only like tom and don’t like z when they get majority of their z news from here… if we didn’t like her how does that work? if they really thought we were the weirdos why are they here too?

book authors making fake accounts to leave 1 star reviews? on goodreads? wtf

i would love for meghan and megan to meet

i’m shocked people like the movie the holiday so much. even more that people loved the jack and kate relationship. i must’ve tuned them out each time i watched cause i have no idea how they happened

bridergton will be cancelled before they get to all those love stories. they gotta start doubling up. and shouldn’t have changed the order

drake and camilla cabello? please be serious!

why are they even releasing aquaman in theaters?

sydney sweeney is suddenly styled incredibly well

where is simone ashley casting news

the 9 month cruise on a boat from 2003 sounds like a bad idea

who was that white man who instantly became more attractive saying that grown woman by beyoncé was his favorite song by her?

when are they announcing spider man 4?

what did charles say to get them to totally ruin the crown? they were on his neck before. claire foy didn’t work her ass off for them to end the show like that

my reading goal is going to be 40 next year i’m over this

[accidentalspaceexplorer]

2023 Book Reviews: Contemporary Romance, Part 1

Second round-up of 5 books I read this year! This time, we've got five contemporary romances, which I was pretty mixed on. It hasn't been the best contemporary romance year for me so far. We're also starting with my most controversial opinion...

1. Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun: 2/5

Pitch: MC gets fired and fake dates her sort of landlord for rent, but his sister turns out to be her big Craigslist missed connection (F/F)

Review: Listen. I absolutely loved this book until I got to page 334 (so the last 12 pages of the book, if you're counting). It was deliciously angsty, and very convoluted but in a fun romcom way, and Ellie's anxiety spirals were very familiar and relatable. AND THEN page 334 happened. The way the final make-up happened between Ellie and Jack totally changed how I thought about their relationship - it made me believe that Jack did not really care about Ellie, or understand her, or respect her choices! Jack was at the very least thoughtless but it felt more like cruel, and it changed how I thought about her and her choices for the entire book. Yes, I am knocking this book down three whole stars because of the last twelve pages, but it single-handedly made me believe that the relationship was flawed and toxic, which has poisoned my enjoyment of the rest of the book. I don't think they should be together, and in my opinion, that means that this book fails as a romance.

Ellie, Jack doesn't deserve you. Go find someone else!!!!

2. Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake: 4.5/5

Pitch: interior designer going through a personal crisis falls for the carpenter she keeps butting heads with on her TV show renovation (F/F)

Review: This was pretty cute, and I quite enjoyed reading it - I thought Astrid's realization that she is bisexual was really well done! Her relationship with her mother was expanded on a lot from Delilah's book, and I think it really deepened Astrid's character from what you get in Delilah's book. (I do think Delilah's book still wins though in personal preference.)

3. Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory: 2.75/5

Pitch: woman tagging along on her daughter's work trip for English royalty falls for English guy working for the Crown (F/M)

Review: I quite liked some of the earlier books in this series, but this one just didn't do it for me. I enjoyed the representation of older people having a romance in concept, but I found Malcolm and Vivian to both be extremely flat, missing that spark that would make me care about them. I've been less enthused about this series as time goes on, and I think this is the sign that it's time to move on.

4. Priest by Sierra Simone: 3/5

Pitch: erotic romance where priest falls for recent arrival to his parish who is clearly hiding something (F/M)

Review: I'm not immune to checking out a book out of curiosity, although it did not pan out awesome here. The sex was very well-written but I don't think I ever really believed that they were in love.

5. Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai: 4.5/5

Pitch: exes get kidnapped together and then have to go on a heist romp across Las Vegas (F/M)

Review: The concept was amazing, and I've enjoyed Rai's other romances, so this was high on my list this year, and it really didn't disappoint! This was super fun - the romance was well done and believable, the hijinks were such a fun rollercoaster, and the ending twist was ridiculous but perfect.

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CHARACTER BASICS

Full Name: Kaveri Natarajan Nickname: Kava Age: twenty-eight Gender: cis woman Pronouns: she & her Ethnicity: Indian ( Tamil ) Nationality: Veritean Education: Homeschooled & School on the island / at the cove Occupation: Co-Owner of Nautical Necessities & Siren's Sips Hometown: Echo Cove Current location: She still resides in Echo Cove but has a cove she's found near the shop if she's ever too tired that she occasionally uses. Species: Mermaid. Written Aesthetics: random doodles in the sand, everyone’s friend, daydreaming in the sun, bright eyes and blushed cheeks on chilly mornings & champagne bubbles

trigger warning: n/a

CHARACTER APPEARANCE 

Face Claim: Simone Ashley Height: 5'8" / 1.74 Hair Colour: black with aquamarine streaks Eye Colour: dark brown Dominant Hand: left Distinguishing Features: lively smile, dimples, blue streaks in her curly locks

SUPERNATURAL EXTRAS 

Abilities: hydrokinesis/hydrotelekinesis, enhanced abilities, vocal mimicry, healing touch, bioluminescence, marine telepathy Have you always been aware of your abilities?: Why of course, I can't imagine what it's like to be anything but a mermaid. Favorite Magical Items: Oh, I do love starfish and the way they compliment you endlessly. There's nothing like a little confidence boost from those cute little guys. What supernatural creature is your character most scared of?: Oh mother and father always warned me to stay away from all those above water, but most horror stories revolved around humans and vampires, so both of them. And octopus, though not necessarily a supernatural creature, they definitely do seem magical. Who or what would they die for? Just about anyone really, though they'd prefer not to. Does your character fight or flee? Likely flee or freeze in terror...depends on the situation, to be honest.

PERSONALITY

Positive Traits: curious/eager to learn, daring, dreamy, genuine & passionate

Negative Traits: impatient, dismissive, deceptive, naive, selfish, materialistic, impatient & impulsive

Neutral Traits: adventurous, resourceful, inquisitive, open-minded, optimistic, sentimental, observant & empathetic

Goals/desires: travel beyond veritas isles, find true love, expand her personal collection of treasures, protect marine life.

Hobbies: exploring the island both on land and by water, collecting shells & trinkets, reading romance novels, exploring shipwrecks, gardening, stargazing and moonlight walks, learning human traditions, learning languages & jewelry crafting

Habits: morning reflections/yoga, random acts of kindness, eavesdropping on conversations, chaotic organization, overcommitting, impulsive spending, biting nails, twirling hair, easily distracted, will avoid confrontation

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Q’S

QUESTION ONE: were you born on the island, if so, what kind of curiosities do you have about the world beyond? if you weren’t, what do you miss about the world outside veritas isles? 

I was born here, and it's impossible not to be curious especially whenever I learn of or discover a new object I've never seen before for my shop. I would love to get the chance to travel further than Oasis Isle. Maybe one day.

QUESTION TWO: what is your favorite part about the island? 

Even when I think I've uncovered all the treasures there are to find, I always manage to find more. There's so much beauty and knowledge within everyone, and each individual has a unique story to tell.

QUESTION THREE: if your character is supernatural, do they fear humans? if human, do they fear the supernatural? 

I am quite curious about them, but I also do fear the tales I've been told as a child. But, I've become more and more accustomed to them, and they aren't all bad.

QUESTION FOUR: share a fun headcanon or fact about your character! this doesn’t have to be long, just something to introduce us to your character! 

Like most mermaids, Kava has always found herself drawn to shiny things and because of this always had a collection but the more and more time spent near Oasis Isle and Justport, the more she knew that she wanted to do more with it and not only explore the ocean. Eventually she befriended an elderly man who told her tales of the world beyond, as well as shared trinkets that he had in his pawn shop. They developed a cute, platonic friendship, almost like a grandparent - grandchild bond, though when he passed on, he left the shop for her. Initially, her family was against it, but they've learned to accept it. For the most part.

ADDITIONAL HEADCANON

Kava is a hopeless romantic and loves to read, mostly romance novels that has her dreaming of places outside Veritas Isles such as Paris. Because of this, she has a tendency to crush easily and hard, which leads often to heartbreak. But, she still hasn't given up on the idea of true love.

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

close friends

her pod friends !

family members

a co owner that runs the speakeasy side of the business

people she's crushing on or has crushed on, i imagine her to be the type to fall a little bit in love with everyone

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Friday Releases for January 20

Friday is the busiest day of the week for new releases, so we've decided to collect them all in one place. Friday Releases for January 20 include When You Finish Saving The World, Missing, Indiana Jones, and more.

When You Finish Saving The World

When You Finish Saving The World, the new movie from Jesse Eisenberg, is out today.

Evelyn (Julianne Moore) has devoted herself to helping people in hard times, but she struggles to connect with her son Ziggy (Finn Wolfhard), an aspiring internet star oblivious to the problems of the world.

As Evelyn attempts to become a parent figure to an unassuming teenager she meets at her shelter, and Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a brilliant and politically conscious young woman at his high school, this emotional comedy reveals a funny and sharply perceptive portrait of a mother and son who may seem at odds but who are more alike than either would care to admit.

Missing

Missing, the new movie from Nick Johnson and Will Merrick, is out today.

From the minds behind Searching comes Missing, a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that makes you wonder how well you know those closest to you. When her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers… and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.

KIDS VS. ALIENS

KIDS VS. ALIENS, the new movie from Jason Eisener, is out today.

All Gary wants is to make awesome home movies with his best buds. All his older sister Samantha wants is to hang with the cool kids. When their parents head out of town one Halloween weekend, an all-time rager of a teen house party turns to terror when aliens attack, forcing the siblings to band together to survive the night.

Alone At Night

Alone At Night, the new movie from Jimmy Giannopoulos, is out today.

Vicky (Ashley Benson) is a young woman looking for an escape after going through a harrowing break-up. After retreating to a friend’s remote cabin in the woods to clear her head, she continues modeling sexy lingerie for her devoted followers on 18 & Over, an adults-only, live-streaming website. But when the power keeps going out, Vicky discovers something terrifying awaiting her in the dark — a masked killer wielding a crowbar who’s hellbent on bringing her night to a grisly end.

JUNG_E

JUNG_E, the new movie from Sang-ho Yeon, is out today.

In a post-apocalyptic near-future, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier — her mother.

Out Of Exile

Out Of Exile, the new movie from Kyle Kauwika Harris, is out today.

Recently paroled thief Gabe Russell is back at it again. After a botched armored car robbery turns up the heat from the FBI, he’ll have one last shot if he hopes to escape and provide a new life for himself and his estranged daughter.

Alice, Darling

Alice, Darling, the new movie from Mary Nighy, is out today.

In the taut thriller ALICE, DARLING, Anna Kendrick stars as a woman pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Simon. While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. But Simon’s vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering – and, once unleashed, it tests Alice’s strength, her courage, and the bonds of her deep-rooted friendships.

Shahmaran

Shahmaran, the new TV series from Pinar Bulut and Umur Turagay, is out today.

When Şahsu goes to Adana for a lecture, it’s the perfect chance to face her estranged grandfather. But soon, she finds herself in the midst of a legend.

Shape Island

Shape Island, the new TV series from Ryan Pequin and Drew Hodges, is out today.

On a charming island, Square, Triangle and Circle seek adventure and connection while learning how to navigate each other’s differences.

Truth Be Told S3

The third season of Truth Be Told, the TV series from Nichelle Tramble Spellman, is out today.

Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts. This NAACP Image Award–winning drama stars Octavia Spencer as a podcaster who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.

Fire Emblem Engage

Fire Emblem Engage, the new game from Nintendo, is out today.

In a war against the Fell Dragon, four kingdoms worked together with heroes from other worlds to seal away this great evil. One-thousand years later, this seal has weakened and the Fell Dragon is about to reawaken. As a Divine Dragon, use rich strategies and robust customization to meet your destiny—to collect Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones, the new album from Boldy James and RichGains, is out today.

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book log - 2023

the librarianist by patrick dewitt

same time next year by tessa bailey

did you hear about kitty karr? by crystal smith paul

lore olympus: volume one by rachel smythe

a court if thorns and roses by sarah j. mass

summer sisters by judy blume

the demigod files by rick riordan

mistletoe and mayhem by carly winter

you shouldn’t have come here by jeneva rose

a house with good bones by t. kingfisher

christmas presents by lisa unger

z: a novel of zelda fitzgerald

the storm runner by j.c. cervantes

just another missing person by gillian mcallister

take me home by beth moran

blood sugar by sascha rothchild

a court of mist and fury by sarah j. mass

the christmas orphans club by becca freeman

under her care by lucinda berry

paris: the memoir by paris hilton

our wives under the sea by julie armfield

the celebrants by steven rowley

keep it in the family by john marrs

housemoms by jen lancaster

the woman in me by britney spears

just like home by sarah gailey

trespasses by louise kennedy

silence for the dead by simone st. james

a good family by matt goldman

the fire keeper by j.c. cervantes

dead silence by s.a. barnes

sunshine nails by mai nguyen

lore olympus: volume one by rachel smythe

the mystery guest by nita prose

her little flowers by shannon morgan

woke up like this by amy lea

legendary children by tom fitzgerald

midnight is the darkest hour by ashley winstead

the leftover women by jean kwok

everyone here is lying by shari lapena

mother-daughter murder night by nina simon

you may now kill the bride by r.l. stone

the man i never met by elle cook

hold my girl by charlene carr

legends & lattes by travis baldree

the golden spoon by jessa maxwell

bright young women by jessica kroll

suddenly a murder by lauren munoz

the only one left by riley sager

zero days by ruth ware

good bad girl by alice feeney

the christmas wager by holly cassidy

fortune by elle won steil

theme music by t. marie vandelly

close to home by cara hunter

the true love experiment by christina lauren

penelope in retrograde by brooke abrams

everyone in my family has killed someone by benjamin stevenson

the modern girl’s guide to magic by lindsay hall

i feed her to the beast and the beast is me by jamison shea

hello stranger by katherine center

the unlikely pilgrimage of harold fry by rachel joyce

gone tonight by sarah pekkanen

the library of the dead by t.l. huchu

what never happened by rachel howzell hall

look out for the little guy by scott lang

the christmas mourner by marian mccarthy

every little breath by keri beevis

this might hurt by stephanie wrobel

the last word by taylor adams

a court of wings and ruin by sarah j. mass

forth wing by rebecca yaros

hello beautiful by ann napolitano

summer rental by rektok ross

the house across the lake by riley sager

a cursed covenant by leigh ferguson

her rebel highness by diana ma

stone heart by katee robert

the perfect match by dandy smith

camp zero by michelle min sterling

one by one by frieda mcfadden

the wishing game by meg shaffer

a court of frost and starlight by sarah j. mass

that summer feeling by bridget morissey

to die for by lisa grey

the wrong family by tarryn fisher

heiress apparently by diana ma

the school for good mothers by jessamine chin

tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow by gabrielle zevin

she started it by sian gilbert

best friends forever by shannon hollinger

the housekeepers by alex hay

secluded cabin sleeps six by lisa unger

lore olympus: volume two by rachel smythe

of women and salt by gabriela garcia

kismet by amina akhtar

the devil wears scrubs by frieda mcfadden

girl, forgotten by karin slaughter

come closer by sara gran

the exorcist’s house by nick roberts

august blue by deborah levy

hang the moon by jeannette walls

the thursday murder club by richard osman

a whole new world by liz braswell

run on red by noelle w. ihli

the last thing he told me by laura dave

lore olympus: volume three by rachel smythe

how to sell a haunted house by grady hendrix

the dead romantics by ashley poston

cassandra in reverse by holly smale

i used to be fun by melanie summers

the showrunner by kim moritsugu

runaway groomsman by meghan quinn

i want to die but i want to eat tteokpokki by baek she-hee

the whispers by ashley audrain

e. aster bunnymund and the warrior eggs at the earth’s core! by william joyce

allergies: poems on grieving and loving by maggie bowyer

hermione granger and the philosopher’s stone by sara baines-miller

the summer house by keri beevis

exiles by jane harper

just the nicest couple by mary kubica

the very secret society of irregular witches by sangu mandanna

have you seen her by catherine mckenzie

the shallows by holly craig

a love letter to whiskey by kandi steiner

hermione granger and the chamber of secrets by sara baines-miller

the coworker by frieda mcfadden

tiny beautiful things by cheryl strayed

you’re not supposed to die tonight by kalynn bayron

the little old lady who broke all the rules by catharina ingelman-sundberg

hermione granger and the prisoner of azkaban by sara baines-miller

the blonde identity by ally carter

nicolas st. north and the battle of the nightmare king by william joyce

women in white coats by olivia campbell

the ex talk by rachel lynn solomon

hermione granger and the goblet of fire by sara baines-miller

the wife before by shanora williams

gone again by minka kent

know my name by chanel miller

in the lives of puppets by t.j. klune

the homewreckers by mary kay andrews

going dark by melissa de la cruz

all the dangerous things by stacy willingham

counterfit by kirsten chen

the rewind by allison winn scotch

have i told you this already? by lauren graham

beyond the wand by tom felton

jana goes wild by farah heron

the perfect son by frieda mcfadden

america’s next reality star by laura heffernan

the new mother by nora murphy

georgie, all along by kate clayborn

the storied life of a.j. fikry by gabrielle zevin

a flicker in the dark by stacy willingham

the villa by rachel hawkins

device free weekend by sean doolittle

what the neighbors saw by melissa adelman

the library of lost and found by phaedra patrick

motherthing by ainslie hogarth

the block party by jamie day

tanqueray by stephanie johnston

the ex hex by erin sterling

rock paper scissors by alice feeney

the kiss curse by erin sterling

it ends with us - colleen hoover

the summer of broken rules by k.l. walther

the wife stalker by liv constantine

in my dreams i hold a knife by ashley winstead

the family remains by lisa jewell

my secret sister by lauren westwood

the engagement by samantha hayes

if we were villains by m.l. rio

the sleepover by keri beevis

twenty years later by charlie donlea

the doctor’s wife by daniel hurst

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I posted 250 times in 2022

That's 65 more posts than 2021!

10 posts created (4%)

240 posts reblogged (96%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

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@missfairygodmother

@fuckyeahanthonyandkate

@dailybridgerton

@damn-salvatore

I tagged 250 of my posts in 2022

#kathony - 100 posts

#bridgerton - 88 posts

#anthony bridgerton - 29 posts

#friends - 26 posts

#jonathan bailey - 15 posts

#simone ashley - 10 posts

#asks - 8 posts

#chandler bing - 5 posts

#phoebe buffay - 5 posts

#ugh - 5 posts

Longest Tag: 86 characters

#surprise the girl you have a crush on is the sister of the woman you're trying to date

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Miss Broa!!!! I have missed your TKEM novel translations. I do have a novel question. Does it specify what kind of flowers he brings? I know everyone says it's delphiniums or forget-me-nots.

Hi there <3

Nope, the novel doesn't specify the type of flowers he brings. The book just describes it as "blue flowers". The writer didn't bother lol xD

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#4

I miss your translations of the TKEM novels. Any chance on when you will resume those?

Hi Anon~

Err... I don't like leaving unfinished projects so I will eventually resume those, but I can't give you any timeframe. Sorry... ^^''

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#3

Okay, we all know what Kate smells like, but what do you reckon Anthony smells like 🤔

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#2

Hi b! I hope all is well. I have a TKEM language question. You'd written about how Jeong Tae Eul speak banmal with each other. Is this true even when they are with other people? A lot of their dialogue is usually just between the two of them, but there are instances where there are people nearby, such as the meeting with PM Koo in front of the KU Building or in the helicopter with Secretary Mo and Jo Yeong. Do they drop the banmal then? Would PM Koo have gotten a clue as to their relationship just from the way JTE responded to Gon? Per Netflix she said "OK" after Gon said "Let's go." Thanks!

Hi there!

Yup, Gon and JTE speak banmal to each other no matter who is around them :) In the scene in front of the KU Building for instance, Gon says "가자" ("Gaja" = Let's go) which is very informal speech. And JTE answers with "어" ("Eo" = Okay / Sure / Alright), which basically means "Yes" but she wouldn't have answered that if she had used formal speech.

Same in the following scene in the helicopter, they keep using banmal in front of Yeong and Secretary Mo.

So yeah, to answer your question, PM Koo knows something's up just by listening to how they talk to each other. That's why she's so pissed.

Basically all throughout the series, people surrounding them can see how close Tae-Eul and Gon are just based on the way they talk to each other. And this is made especially obvious by the fact that Gon is King and no one, absolutely noone should dare address him the way JTE does. She's the exception :)

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Molly this is pretty much me every time you post about Kate and Anthony in any way 🥺😭🥰 you are the undisputed Kanthony Queen. Btw I’m already obsessed with the accidental date AU and hope it turns into a longer fic. I need Kate’s reaction to being called Lady Bridgerton for the first time and Anthony’s first time hearing it in reference to his wife please

I think many people would dispute you on that 😅 is Simone Ashley not the Queen of Kanthony?

Accidental Date fic probably will be a one shot when I get more time in my life.

And imagine, after they’ve run away to Hawaii and gotten married and they come back and the Aristocracy is abuzz with the news that Anthony Bridgerton, stickler for tradition and propriety, eloped with an artist and his mother happily cheered him on.

And imagine at Kate’s next Gallery show there’s a crowd of curious onlookers and someone calls out to her.

“Lady Bridgerton!”

And she doesn’t answer, at first, she hasn’t even realised.

“Lady Bridgerton!” The woman called louder and Anthony cleared his throat.

“Kate, Babe, someone’s trying to get your attention.”

“What?”

“Lady Bridgerton.” He bumps her hip with his, chuckling far too smugly for her liking when she rolls her eyes.

“And do you recognize her?”

“Unfortunately I do. Cressida Cowper. Awful woman.”

“Fantastic”

And then Cressida’s there smiling viciously, “I just… had to see the new Lady Bridgerton, we’re all so curious as to how this title just… fell into your lap.”

And god help her, Kate’s never cared about titles in her life. Even Anthony’s, but she couldn’t help it.

“Well some of us are just lucky I suppose. And sorry, I don’t know your title.”

“It’s Miss Cressida Cowper.” Anthony mumbled clearly holding in his laughter.

“Oh, Miss. Well. Plenty of time. Enjoy the art!”

“I am still fucking obsessed with you.” Anthony crowed loudly as he guided her away.

“Stay obsessed with me.”