If the first half of the Marked by Fate character reveal series was all about fun facts and pineapple-on-pizza energy, the second half is where things get a little deeper.

We're less than a week out from the launch party, where you and everyone you know can attend and get your hands on a copy of the book one week early before the official release. I’ve got boxes of books, a big giveaway basket, and a to-do list held together by caffeine and hope. But through it all, these final character spotlights have reminded me why I wrote this story in the first place.

These aren’t just names on a page—they’re reflections of pain, resilience, and hope. And whether they’re major players or soft-spoken side characters, they each carry a piece of what it means to survive a system designed to control you.

So without further ado, here’s the second half of the character reveal series—compiled in one place for easy reading and fangirling (or rage-spiraling, depending on who you meet first).

Ethan & Lucas Mitchell

Age: 12

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Foods: Cheeseburgers (Lucas) & Grilled Cheese (Ethan)

Go-To Music: Rock (Lucas) and Country (Ethan)

Pet Peeves:

– Lucas: Bullies, homework, being told what to do

– Ethan: Loud noises, conflict, spicy food

Vibe: Tied together by trouble, loyalty, and countdowns that glow the same shade of red.

Dr. Victor Lang

Age: Late 40s

Favorite Color: Charcoal gray

Favorite Food: Cold soba noodles

Go-To Drink: Unsweetened iced green tea

Favorite Store: Anywhere with clean lines, quiet corners, and self-checkout

Hobbies: Running simulations, observing social dynamics, folding origami

Signature Scent: Crisp linen, printer toner, and distant judgment

Pet Peeve: Being interrupted mid-thought

One-Line Vibe: He prefers data to dialogue, silence to small talk, and systems that never break.

Amelia Collins

Age: 17

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Go-To Drink: Starbucks White Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

Favorite Store: Michaels (especially the paint aisle)

Hobbies: Color guard, playing the violin, painting, volunteering at the animal shelter

Signature Scent: Cherry blossom

Pet Peeve: Being underestimated

One-Line Vibe: She’s the loudest voice in the room—and sometimes the loneliest heart behind it.

Dr. Alice Bennett

Age: Late 40s

Favorite Color: Grey

Favorite Food: Fresh salads

Go-To Drink: cold brew

Favorite Store: Upscale scientific supply shops

Hobbies: Collecting rare books, conducting unethical experiments

Signature Scent: Cinnamon and smoke with an undertone of something unsettling

Pet Peeve: Criticism she can't control

One-Line Vibe: Calm in public, calculating in private—she'll cut your soul out with a smile.

Dr. Ezekiel Foster

Age: Mid 50s

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Food: Simple, nutritious meals

Go-To Drink: Water or strong black tea

Favorite Store: High-security laboratories

Hobbies: Reading scientific journals, playing chess, conducting experiments

Signature Scent: Cold metal

Pet Peeve: Defiance

One-Line Vibe: Driven by logic—he keeps his emotions locked behind bulletproof glass.

Noa Mitchell

Age: 17

Favorite Color: Forest green

Favorite Food: Pizza with pineapple and jalapeños

Go-To Drink: Something caffeinated and cold

Favorite Store: Target

Hobbies: Swimming, flute, reading

Signature Scent: Rain on pavement

Pet Peeve: Being told how to feel

One-Line Vibe: Sharp-tongued and soft-hearted—she’ll fight for the people she loves, even if she can’t believe they love her back.

Christopher Hawthorne

Age: 19

Favorite Color: Dark blue

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Go-To Drink: Sparkling water

Favorite Store: Anywhere quiet, preferably with books

Hobbies: Martial arts, chess, reading science fiction and history

Signature Scent: Ink and steel

Pet Peeve: Lies and surveillance

One-Line Vibe: Walls built brick by brick—he’ll stand beside you, but never fully let you in.

These characters are the ones who carry Marked by Fate to the finish line—and they’re only the beginning of what’s coming in The Chronicles of Fate.

Whether you’ve been following the reveals from the beginning or just catching up now, I hope at least one of these names makes you curious. Maybe a little protective. Maybe a little bit suspicious. And if you're anything like me… maybe all three.

Thanks for coming on this ride with me. And if you missed the first half of the series, you can check it out here.

See you May 17.We’ve got a party—and a story—to launch.