Stella is the 17-year-old main character who craves being liked by everyone despite being confident and self-assured. Zoe is Stella's best friend who is interested in photography and drawing, but they begin to realize they may not be as close as they thought. Jonny is 17 and causes conflict between Stella and Zoe when he dates Stella after having a bad history with Zoe. Kareem and Jamal are Stella's older brothers - Kareem is protective of Stella and focused on his looks, while Jamal prioritizes sports.