: An isolated newcomer and "Natural" Caster who fears her own potential for darkness.
: A found Civil War-era locket allows Ethan and Lena to experience visions of their ancestors, Genevieve Duchannes and Ethan Carter Wate, whose tragic romance originally cast the curse. Character Highlights Beautiful Creatures - La sedicesima luna
The story revolves around a generational curse that forces Lena to be "Claimed" for either the or the Dark on her sixteenth birthday. Unlike many young adult (YA) novels of its era, the story is told from the perspective of the mortal male protagonist, Ethan, rather than the supernatural female lead. : An isolated newcomer and "Natural" Caster who
: A restless, sensitive junior who is fiercely loyal to Lena despite being ostracized by his community for defending her. Unlike many young adult (YA) novels of its
: Ethan's protective caregiver and a powerful Seer who uses charms and tarot to navigate Gatlin's supernatural undercurrents. Book vs. 2013 Film Adaptation