Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass
Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.
Percy Jackson is an ordinary student thrust into the world of myth come alive. See them in Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
When a half-breed breaks the rules, John Constantine deports them straight back to hell. He's trying to buy his way into heaven. See them in Constantine.
Both brave and foolhardy, Thomas trusts his instincts above all else. See them in The Maze Runner.
As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.
Christine Palmer is a great surgeon and an even better friend. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.
Liv Moore is a sarcastic high-achiever turned morally conflicted zombie. See them in iZombie.
Christian Grey is just as controlling in the bedroom as the boardroom. See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Albus Dumbledore oversees the most unsafe school in recorded history, with Dementors and giant arachnids run amok. See them in Harry Potter Series.