Miranda's twin brother and one of the narrators, who documents and observes his sister's life and coping struggles. He has a complex relationship with Miranda, marked by closeness and rivalry.

Father to Miranda and Eliot, a chef dealing with grief after the death of his wife. He struggles with Miranda's pica and parenting challenges following his wife's passing.

Miranda's love interest at Cambridge University, a Black girl adopted by white parents. Her character explores themes of identity and belonging within the English setting.

A castle-like home in Dover that functions as a significant antagonist, imbued with malevolent and racist elements that affect the Silver family and its guests.

The housekeeper and cook at the Silver House, an African immigrant who actively resists the house's xenophobic influences. She communicates with spirits and embodies resilience.

Ancestral spirits that inhabit the Silver House, characterized by deep-seated racial and ethnic biases. They interact with Miranda and are part of the house's haunted history.