Pippa Fitz-Amobi

Pippa Fitz-Amobi is the 18-year-old first person narrator and protagonist of the novel. When she is a baby, her dad dies, and her mom remarries. Together they have a son, Pip's 9-year-old brother. They are the only true family she has ever known.

Just before the start of her senior year, Pip decides to investigate the truth of Sal Singh's death for her senior capstone project. Remembering Sal's kindness to her when she was a little girl, she has never believed that he actually murdered Andie Bell; neither is she convinced that Sal killed himself. She invokes his brother, Ravi's, help, and the two set out on a journey to prove Sal's innocence and clear his name.

For years, Pip has always been known for her studious nature. Even her parents worry about how much time she spends on schoolwork. However, Pip is fiercely determined, devoting almost...