An anxious high school student with a unique appearance of brown eyes and blond hair, who struggles with her relationship with her younger brother Daniel. She is also dealing with the aftermath of losing the senior class president election.

A moody high school student with dark hair and eyes, who works multiple jobs to support his family. He has a close bond with his cousin Autumn and becomes romantically involved with Ivy.

An attractive art teacher at Carlton High School, who is initially introduced from the perspective of a romantic interest for Cal. Her role in the story evolves throughout the novel.

Ivy’s younger brother, who is considered a wunderkind and skipped a grade due to his intellectual abilities. His relationship with Ivy is defined by sibling rivalry and resentment.