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TakenBenedict JackaAlex Verus, book 3

Characters in Taken

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Supporting characters

  • Luna (Alex Verus)

    Alex's apprentice, whose role grows in this book as her classmate is targeted by assassins.

    Also in Cursed, Chosen, Hidden, Veiled, Burned, Marked, Risen

  • Arachne (Alex Verus)

    A mentor figure within the circle of allies around Alex.

    Also in Cursed

  • Variam

    An apprentice mage introduced in this book, who joins Alex's circle of friends.

  • Anne (Alex Verus)

    An apprentice mage introduced in this book, who joins Alex's circle of friends.

    Also in Burned, Bound, Marked, Forged, Risen

  • Sonder

    One of the five central friends who, with Alex, form the group that takes shape by the end of the book.