Miscreants and Malcontents
Amanda Lynn Newkirk for Elise
Elise is intelligent, composed, and unexpectedly mischievous. She's verbose and should come off a bit theatrical. Blind since childhood after an encounter with a spirit, she possesses a miraculous healing gift she guards closely. She navigates the world through touch, sound, and intuition. Her warmth is real, but she is also a risk-taker — drawn to games of chance with a confidence that unnerves people. Her burden is immense, and her love for her family is the heart of the story.
- english
- articulate
- female young adult
- generic german
- american
- warm
- english (british)
- female teen
(Playful, mischievous) Oh, Johanna, you have such a low view of strangers. The money we have couldn't buy us a full meal anyway. Let me try.
Come dusk, my dad found me behind a waterfall, standing stark still, staring into the water. When dad picked me up and held me, he saw my eyes. He says they looked just like clouded crystals then. That wore off, but ever since looking into that waterfall, I’ve never seen a thing.
(Grief stricken, breaking) It's my fault. I put her in danger. I should have done this on my own, Lucian.
Your German accent is fabulous and so fun to listen to.
Thanks Kate! It was fun to record :)