I Hate You By Ilsa - Madden-mills

: Charisma’s meddling Italian-American mother who provides comic relief and unexpected emotional depth.

: A foul-mouthed, highly intelligent parrot who offers unsolicited advice on Charisma’s love life. Key Themes & Tropes [REVIEW] “I Hate You” By: Ilsa-Madden Mills I Hate You by Ilsa Madden-Mills

: Described as a "sexy nerd," Charisma is smart, sassy, and a talented chess player originally from New York. Despite having her confidence shaken by Blaze's rejection, she remains a strong heroine who protects her heart with rigid rules. Despite having her confidence shaken by Blaze's rejection,

: A star wide receiver at Waylon University with aspirations for the NFL. Behind his cocky exterior and "hottest guy on campus" reputation, Blaze harbors deep insecurities stemming from a rough childhood where love was never expressed. Notable Side Characters : Notable Side Characters : Now, they find themselves

Now, they find themselves forced back into each other's orbit when Blaze is assigned to sit next to her in a class. While Charisma is determined to despise him, Blaze realizes he cannot stop thinking about her and begins a persistent effort to win her back—initially under the guise of being "just friends".