Molly Bolt

Molly Bolt is the protagonist of the novel. She is sharp-witted, determined, athletic, and beautiful. She is unapologetic for being gay and fights for her rights as a woman and a lesbian. She is extremely driven and works hard to get through life.

Carrie Bolt

Carrie Bolt is Molly’s adopted mother who does not see eye to eye with Molly. She is extremely harsh on Molly as a child and continues to comment on her odd ways as Molly grows up. She does not like it when Molly hangs out with boys and thinks it is unholy for Molly to be a lesbian. Eventually, she is able to ask for forgiveness from Molly for being such a bad mother.

Leroy Denman

Leroy Denman is Molly’s slow-witted cousin who is the son of Ep and Jenna. Leroy is Molly’s childhood playmate and best friend, but...