Nicole Sparks

Nicole Sparks is the main character of the novel. Her nickname is Colie. Colie has her lip pierced with a small loop earring. She was an overweight child and teen. After she lost her weight, she earned a reputation for being promiscuous, but it is just a rumor that the popular kids in school spread. Colie is 15 and her mother is a famous nutrition and fitness guru.

Kiki Sparks

Kiki Sparks is Colie's mother. Kiki is also a health and fitness guru by profession, so she has her own line of health and nutrition food and other products. She sends Colie to Colby, which is a beach town where Kiki's sister lives, to spend the summer while Kiki is on tour in Europe.

Norman

Norman is an art freak that runs errands for Aunt Mira. He lives in an apartment behind Mira's house. Norman is the one...