Vera: Main Character in the book.
Charlie: Vera's childhood bestfriend who left her for Jenny Flick.
Jenny: Girl who loves Charlie and is breaking apart Charlie's and Vera's friendship
Secret: Vera and Charlie know each others secrets.
Alcohol: Vera's dad is a recovering alcoholic and Vera has started drinking.
Drugs: Major part of Charlie's death.
Death: Charlie's death is haunting Vera.
Abuse: Charlie was abused at home and Vera is the only one who knows.
Abandoned: Charlie abandoned Vera for Jenny and her friends.