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Book cover of Their Vicious Games
Their Vicious GamesJoelle Wellington

Characters in Their Vicious Games

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Adina Walker

    A Black scholarship student at Edgewater Academy who enters a deadly elite competition to reclaim her Ivy League future.

Antagonists

  • Esme Alderidge

    A privileged former friend of Adina whose falling-out with her sets the story in motion, and who competes against her in the Finish.

Supporting characters

  • Liu Ruolan (Saint)

    Adina's roommate at the Remington estate, known as Saint: a sharp, enigmatic contestant from Beijing who becomes a key ally.

  • Pierce Remington

    The aloof heir of the powerful Remington family, who draws Adina into the competition.

  • Graham Remington

    Pierce's younger brother, a cynical outsider within his own family who helps Adina prepare for the trials.

  • Leighton Remington

    Dr. Leighton Remington, Pierce's aunt, who oversees the Finish.