Hey my little apples!! it's maddie ;))) I'm writing a romance book and I thought it would be fun to turn it into an audio book u can audition for <333 Characters: Olive Brook Age: 15 (turning 16) Height: 5'1" (155 cm) Looks: Pale “antique porcelain” skin; glossy dark brown hair with soft golden undertones, long and wavy; rich dark-brown eyes that go near-black when angry; doll-like features with aristocratic sharpness; slender, delicate frame. Style: Victorian-goth meets reluctant debutante—laced corsets, long gloves, heirloom rings, immaculate gowns. Personality: Sharp-tongued under a polite smile; trained to please but dangerously good at pretending; rebel/romantic; hates being treated as a possession; unafraid of death, terrified of a life not hers. Current stance toward Noah: Resents him at first (he’s poor; assumes he’s a thief); enemies-to-lovers slow burn; secretly intrigued. Noah Vanderbilt Age: 16 turning 17 Height: 6'0" (183 cm) Looks: Sun-warmed, olive/tanned skin; light freckles; thick golden-brown curls; hazel-gold eyes with ember flecks; sharp jawline; dimples when he grins; wiry-strong. Style: Layered, dark, torn, lived-in street clothes; always looks halfway out the door. Personality: Flirty, mischievous, cheerful, irresistibly lovable; too smart for his own good; protective of the powerless; believes in choice, not fate. Current stance toward Olive: Mad because of her class snobbery—but feels drawn to her; can’t quite shake concern for her safety. Alfie (Noah’s closest mate) Age: 17 Height: 5'11" (180 cm) Looks: Dark hair; sharp green eyes; broad-shouldered. Personality: Loyal, protective, quietly courageous; the group’s backbone. Status: Secretly in love with June. Pip Age: 13 Height: 5'4" (163 cm) Looks: Messy sandy-blond hair; bright blue eyes; freckles; wiry. Personality: Jokester, high-energy, idea machine; heart-on-sleeve. Status: Single; mostly married to mischief. June (Noah’s friend; has a crush on him) Age: 16 Height: 5'5" (165 cm) Looks: Light brown hair (ribbons, pins), warm hazel eyes; soft features. Personality: Gentle, steady, quietly brave; romantic at heart; loyal. Status: Had a childhood crush on Noah; unaware that Alfie likes her. Lara (Noah’s friend; also crushing on him) Age: 15 Height: 5'6" (168 cm) Looks: Dark chestnut hair in soft waves; deep brown eyes; olive-toned skin. Personality: Bold, fiery, competitive; says what others won’t. Status: Crush on Noah; occasional rivalry with June. Theo Age: 16 Height: 5'9" (175 cm) Looks: Short dark hair; brown eyes; round spectacles; lean. Personality: Bookish, thoughtful, the peacemaker; careful planner. Status: Single; quietly observant. Twig Age: 15 Height: 5'7" (170 cm) Looks: Thin, quick; tight dark curls; fox-bright grey eyes. Personality: Clever, nimble, a natural lookout/climber; fiercely loyal. Status: Single; jokes to hide soft spots. Tam Age: 16 Height: 5'8" (173 cm) Looks: Black hair cropped short; dark eyes; light scar on one cheek; runner’s build. Personality: Quiet, reliable, fast; best at vanishing into crowds; steady nerves. Status: Single; protective of the younger ones. William Brook (Olive’s father) Age: Early 40s Height: 6'0" (183 cm) Looks: Proper, well-kept; greying dark hair; cool, appraising eyes. Personality: Controlling, status- treats Olive like property; currently hunting a rich husband for her Lilian Brook (Olive’s mother, deceased) Age at death: Early 30s Looks (memory): Gentle features; soft brown hair; warm eyes. Presence: The kind, lost anchor in Olive’s life; her absence haunts the house. Agatha Whitmore (Olive’s aunt) Age: Late 30s Height: 5'7" (170 cm) Looks: Severe beauty; dark velvet gowns; commanding posture. Personality: Bitter, legacy-obsessed; manipulative; Alistair Whitmore (Olive’s uncle by marriage) Age: Late 30s–early 40s Height: 6'2" (188 cm) Looks: Tall, imposing; slick dark hair; cold grey eyes. Personality: Possessive, power-hungry; the household’s quiet threat. Mavis (house maid; Lilian’s closest friend) Age: Early 30s Height: 5'3" (160 cm) Looks: Plain, tidy; hair pinned tight; soft, work-roughened hands. Personality: Steady, protective, morally firm; reminds Olive of her mother’s kindness; counsels her against sacrificing herself.
thought it'd be helpful to note that all characters have British accents! Olive Brook (Main – appears constantly) Lines for audition: “If obedience is all a daughter’s worth, then I would rather be nothing at all.” Noah Vanderbilt (Main – appears constantly ) Lines for audition: “What’s the matter? Afraid you’ll get your dress dirty?” Alfie (Noah’s best friend- Recurring) Lines for audition: “I don’t need thanks, Noah. I just need you to stop almost getting yourself killed.” Pip (comic relief – recurring) Lines for audition: “Bet you a penny I can climb that faster than Noah — oh wait, I don’t have a penny.” June (Noah’s friend - recurring) Lines for audition: “You always laugh it off, Noah, but some of us care what happens to you.” Lara (Noah’s friend - recurring) Lines for audition: “If you can’t keep up, stay out of the way.” Theo ( intellectual friend- recurring) Lines for audition: “I may not fight, but I do think—and thinking has saved us more than once.” Twig ( Noah's friend- recurring) Lines for audition: “Why are all the doorways in this house so short? Are you all hobbits?” Tam ( Noah's friend- recurring) Lines for audition: “Not all wars are won with shouting.” William Brook (Recurring) Lines for audition: “You will do as you’re told, Olive. Your feelings are of no consequence.” Agatha Whitmore (Recurring- antagonist) Lines for audition: “Smile, Olive. Men don’t want to see the storm, only the vessel.” Alistair Whitmore (Recurring) Lines for audition: “Defiance may thrill you now, but it will starve you later.” Mavis (maid, confidante -recurring) Lines for audition: “Do not mistake silence for agreement, child. I see more than they know.” Lilian Brook (Minor) Lines for audition: “My Olive, remember—kindness is not weakness.”
