A vulnerable and imaginative teenager, who faces isolation and misunderstandings at school following a scandal, and becomes entwined in complex relationships with her peers and teachers.

An outwardly charming English teacher with a passion for poetry, who uses his influence and charisma to manipulate those around him for his own interests.

A popular cheerleader and initially a bully, who ultimately reveals deeper layers of vulnerability and becomes a crucial figure in the narrative's resolution.

A former childhood friend of Addie with a complicated past, who unexpectedly re-emerges with connections to other central characters and plays a pivotal role in the storyline.