Ignite Me

Tahereh Mafi

Ignite Me

Tahereh Mafi
52 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
YA
Published in 2014

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

A seventeen-year-old girl with a lethal touch and developing super strength. Following the destruction of her previous sanctuary, she decides to stop hiding and lead a resistance against the oppressive government. She struggles with her trauma but finds empowerment in her abilities and her choices.

Key Relationships

Warily allied with Aaron Warner Anderson

Best friend of Kenji Kishimoto

Ex-boyfriend of Adam Kent

Target of Supreme Commander Anderson

A commander in Sector 45 for The Reestablishment who harbors a deep hatred for his father. He saves Juliette's life and offers her an alliance to overthrow the current regime. Though often perceived as cold and emotionless by others, he displays intense vulnerability and devotion in private.

Key Relationships

Protective ally of Juliette Ferrars

Subordinate and son of Supreme Commander Anderson

Uneasy ally of Kenji Kishimoto

Employer of Delalieu

A lively resistance fighter with the power of invisibility. He relies on humor to mask the deep grief he feels over losing his childhood home. He acts as a peacemaker among the surviving rebels and serves as a vital emotional support system for his friends.

Key Relationships

Best friend of Juliette Ferrars

Mentee of Castle

Suspicious ally of Aaron Warner Anderson

Friend of Adam Kent

A former soldier and resistance member who possesses the rare ability to touch Juliette, though it requires immense physical effort. He reacts with intense hostility to Juliette's changing personality and her new alliances. His primary motivation is the safety and survival of his younger brother.

Key Relationships

Ex-girlfriend of Juliette Ferrars

Older brother of James Kent

Friend of Kenji Kishimoto

Friend of Alia

A high-ranking leader of the totalitarian regime known as The Reestablishment. He enforces a brutal system of control over the population and relies on extreme violence to maintain order. He acts as the primary target for the resistance forces gathering in Sector 45.

Key Relationships

Captor of Sonya

Captor of Sara

Supporting Characters

A young boy caught in the middle of a war against a totalitarian regime. He sneaks out during battles in hopes of helping his brother fight. He remains innocent and talkative despite the grim circumstances surrounding him.

Key Relationships

Younger brother of Adam Kent

The former leader of the destroyed Omega Point sanctuary. He falls into a deep depression after losing his home and his followers. He possesses telekinetic abilities and serves as a father figure to many of the younger rebels.

Key Relationships

Mentor of Kenji Kishimoto

Advisor to Juliette Ferrars

An engineer and rebel survivor from Omega Point. She designs specialized protective suits for combat and assists the group in their tactical preparations. She has a sweet and quiet demeanor that brings a calming presence to the group.

Key Relationships

Suit designer for Juliette Ferrars

Friend of Adam Kent

A member of the Omega Point resistance who recently survived capture by The Reestablishment. He offers support to the new resistance plan despite his physical battering.

Key Relationships

Fellow survivor and friend of Brendan

An Omega Point rebel with electricity-based powers. He is quick to agree to fight back against the oppressive government following his rescue.

Key Relationships

Fellow survivor and friend of Winston

A surviving rebel from Omega Point. He frequently questions the trustworthiness of former enemies and requires convincing before agreeing to risky plans.

Key Relationships

Fellow survivor and friend of Lily

Skeptical ally of Juliette Ferrars

A resistance member who survived the bombing of their headquarters. She hesitates to trust Reestablishment officials but ultimately sides with her friends to fight the regime.

Key Relationships

Fellow survivor and friend of Ian

A powerful healer kidnapped by The Reestablishment. She and her twin sister possess the unique ability to cure fatal injuries, making them highly valuable assets in the ongoing war.

Key Relationships

Twin sister of Sara

Captive of Supreme Commander Anderson

A healer captured by The Reestablishment alongside her twin sister. She uses her supernatural gifts to recover critically wounded allies when necessary.

Key Relationships

Twin sister of Sonya

Captive of Supreme Commander Anderson

An older manservant who assists with the daily operations of the Sector 45 base. He frequently aids in smuggling operations and keeps a low profile among the soldiers.

Key Relationships