Main Characters:
* Melinda Sordino: The protagonist of the story. She is a freshman in high school who is struggling to cope with the trauma of a sexual assault.
* Andy Evans: The senior who sexually assaults Melinda at a party.
* Rachel Bruin: Melinda's former best friend, who she feels betrayed by after the assault.
* Heather: A popular and somewhat superficial girl who becomes Melinda's new friend in her art class.
* Mr. Freeman: Melinda's art teacher who encourages her self-expression and provides support.
* Mr. Neck: Melinda's history teacher, who is known for his strictness and lack of understanding.
* Hairwoman: Melinda's guidance counselor, who seems uninterested in helping her.
Other Notable Characters:
* Ivy: Melinda's classmate and a member of the "Marthas," the school's cleaning crew.
* Nicole: Melinda's classmate who is struggling with self-harm.
* David Petrakis: A shy boy in Melinda's English class who is drawn to her artistic talent.
* Mr. Sordino: Melinda's father, who is distant and uncommunicative.
* Mrs. Sordino: Melinda's mother, who seems overwhelmed and preoccupied with her own anxieties.
* Martha: A senior girl and a member of the "Marthas" who is kind to Melinda.
This list doesn't include every single character, but it highlights the most important names in the story.