A talented writer coping with the loss of her older sister, she is initially withdrawn but gradually reconnects with her passions and friendships.

Finch's calm and supportive best friend, known for his intelligence and choice to diverge from conventional expectations by participating in chess and school yearbook.

A unique friend to Finch with distinctive pink and red hair, she stands apart from typical high school social circles and becomes close with Violet.

A popular cheerleader noted for her mean-girl persona, whose personal struggles are hidden beneath a confident exterior.

The well-meaning but stretched-thin mother of Finch and his sisters, working multiple jobs while dealing with the aftermath of an abusive marriage.

The volatile father of Finch, whose past as a hockey player and history of violence loom over his relationship with his family.