5 Ways to Make Me Love a Character

1. They are outsiders. They don't fit in and they see the world differently. Sometimes they have to disguise themselves.
2. They do things. Thoughtful characters are great, but if they think and never do, they feel weak.
3. They read books. I love characters who read. They feel like a reflection of me and my reality, where my friends are readers. Also, I love me some books where libraries and librarians play a big role.
4. They are doing what has to be done, even if they know that they will be rejected and blamed because of it. They have some sense of right and wrong, though they may pretend they've lost it.
5. They are vulnerable. I don't like weak characters, but I love characters who care enough about things that they can be hurt. A character who truly has nothing left to lose is a lot less interesting to me to read about.