Naomi Vargas/Naomi Smith

Naomi is Estelle's daughter and Henry's stepdaughter. She is the twins' older sister but has taken on the role of mother for their entire lives. She often worries about the future, especially considering she is unable to take full responsibility for the twins. She looks more Mexican than the twins which sets her apart among the members of the New London people. Among this community, Naomi's appearance is a negative. When Naomi and Wash plan to leave together, her appearance is a positive because she could pass for a light-skinned Black.

Naomi is intelligent, but not as smart as the twins. She is fully aware that Henry desires her, but she does not feel any level of attraction toward him. She has hopes for the future, but these are limited to just being away from Henry and keeping the twins with her. Naomi feels an...