Because you like Tally Youngblood in Uglies

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.

Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.

Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.

A whip-smart NYU professor who is a master of her classroom but less confident in her love life, Rachel Chu comes into her own on a trip to Singapore. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.

Marty McFly is a skateboarder, aspiring rock star, and reluctant time-traveler. See them in Back to the Future.

An All-American football player, a ping pong star, and a freakishly determined runner, Forrest Gump has a ton of stories to tell. See them in Forrest Gump.

A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.