Because you like Lina Mayfleet in The City of Ember

Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.

Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

Catherine Linton was once spontaneous and rowdy but ever since marrying the wealthy Edgar, she has morphed into a boiling pot of emotional outbursts. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

Christian Grey is just as controlling in the bedroom as the boardroom. See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.

Though he has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Christopher has a much harder time processing the rest of the world. See them in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Both brave and foolhardy, Thomas trusts his instincts above all else. See them in The Maze Runner.