Because you like Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time

A self-professed psychopath, James kills small animals for fun. After getting bored of that, he is ready for an ambitious murder. See them in The End of the F World.

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Quinn Fabray can become a monster when there is something she wants. See them in Glee.

Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

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.

Innately shy, Ginny Weasley is growing into a feisty, independent spirit. See them in Harry Potter Series.

A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Everything is fascinating to Octavia Blake who has been locked away for her entire life. See them in The 100.