Wings Characters

Meet the Cast

Laurel Sewell

Flower ChildSince she's been raised by hippies, it's no surprise that Laurel grew up loving nature and spending time outdoors. After all, she's even named after a tree. Plus, you know, she's actual...

David Lawson

Biology Boy WonderWe first meet David in Laurel's biology class, when she notices him watching her (not in a creepy way, don't worry). He introduces himself to her after class, saying that since sh...

Tamani

Fae-tal AttractionWhen Laurel first runs into Tamani in the book, she's struck by how hot he is: His face looked like a classic painting—cheekbones clearly defined under smooth, tanned skin that...

Jeremiah Barnes

When Laurel first meets this man, she's a little horrified because his face looks weird and asymmetrical: The facial bones were sharp and rugged and his left eye drooped. His long nose looked like...

Jamison

No, not the whiskey. This character is a "white-haired man in long, flowing silver robes" (23.69), and he comes through the gate from Avalon at the very end of the book to talk to Laurel. As a faer...

Sarah Sewell (Laurel's Mom)

Laurel's mom is a naturopath, and she sure seems to live the natural lifestyle. The first time we see her, after Laurel's first day at public high school, she's kneading bread, and she's also got a...

Mark Sewell (Laurel's Dad)

A former hippie, Laurel's dad is a friendly, laid-back guy who runs his own bookstore. This has apparently been a lifelong dream of his, because as soon as they got the finances to do it, he "had c...

David's Mom

Since David's dad left them a number of years ago, David's mom is responsible for bringing up David on her own. She works as a pharmacist, and according to David, "She thinks there's a pill for eve...

Chelsea

We're considering giving Chelsea an award: Blunt Conversationalist of the Year. When she first meets Laurel, she grills her about her vegan diet. David is used to it, and he sort of apologizes to L...

Minor Characters

RedThis guy is one of Barnes's troll henchmen, and he's pretty strange-looking. He has "bright red hair that grew in a strange patchy pattern that even his hat couldn't completely hide" (18.98), an...