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#1 bestselling author Nicholas Sparks's new novel is at once a compelling family drama and a heartrending tale of young love. Seventeen year old Veronica "Ronnie" Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North... read more

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Cast of Characters

  • Veronica Miller (aka Ronnie): Main character. She rebells against everything her parents tell her and has a sort of goth/dark look (she has a purple streak in her hair). She breaks curfews, rules, and laws. She's shoplifted just for the thrill of it. Hasn't talked to her dad in three years. But underneath all of that lies a soft, caring, girl who loves her parents and little brother, even when she can't admit it to herself. Just graduated from high school.
  • Will Blakelee: Another main character. Good looking guy who volunteers at the aquarium. Plays volleyball with his best friend Scott. He also has a interest in the new girl in town with a purple streak in her hair. Just graduated from high school.
  • Jonah Milller: Ronnie's little brother. 10 year old who loves cookies and the word "awesome".
  • Steve Miller: Ronnie and Jonah's father. Carefree spirit. Enjoys playing the piano. Is hiding a deadly secret from his kids.
  • Marcus: Town "bad guy". Performs mini-shows with fire balls for people. Burns down houses and other things. Player. Has an interest in the new girl in town with a purple streak in her hair.
  • Blaze: Goth girl that Ronnie meets when she first arrives. Is Marcus' girlfriend. Jealous of Ronnie because Marcus likes her.

Memorable Quotes

  • “Sometimes you have to be apart from people you love, but that doesn't make you love them any less. Sometimes you love them more.”

First Sentence

Ronnie slouched in the front seat of the car, wondering why on earth her mom and dad hated her so much.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Nicholas Sparks (Author)
 

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