Which Wynter Wild character are you?
Ever wondered which character from the Wynter Wild series is the most like you? Maybe you already have a good idea. I used 16personalities.com to find the personality types of the main and secondary characters, and if you take the free test (no account necessary) to get your type you can look up which character matches you.
The test gives a similiar result to the Myers-Briggs 16 personality types – four letters relating to your personality. Of course we are all on a sliding scale for each facet – this just labels your preference:
Introvert / Extrovert (I / E): relates to how you mind relates to your environment – either introspective and reserved (I), or engaging and taking the initiative (E).
iNtuitive / obServant (N / S): relates to your energy when gathering information – relying either on imagining the past and future potential of what you see (N), or on observable facts and more straightforward outcomes (S).
Thinking / Feeling (T / F): relates to your nature when making decisions – valuing either rationality (T) or emotions (F).
Judging / Prospecting (J / P): relates to your tactics when planning and dealing options – prefering either certainty, clarity, and closure (J) or spontaneity, flexibility, and possibilities (P).
The test also gives a fifth letter (Assertive / Turbulent or A / T broadly meaning confident vs. worrisome) which I have not included for my Wynter Wild characters. So just use those first four letters to get your type. When you have your type, read on to find your matching character from the books.
The four Analyst personalities are the intuitive thinkers.
ENTP: Debater
Because he is so unique and I didn’t have the energy to write more than one character with this personality type, the only Debater (also called the Visionary) in the books is:
Jesse Fairn
Frequency in population: rare
Biggest fear: Being controlled
Biggest weakness: Insensitive
Summary:
You are creative, resourceful, and intellectual with a broad range of skills and hobbies. You are friendly, witty, and charming, but also outspoken and argumentative – whether to win an argument or just for fun! You understand abstract concepts, explore problems from multiple angles, and use logic to find solutions.
New projects excite you so much that you tend to ignore the more routine aspects of life, as well as break every rule and avoid long-term plans. While you’re full of amazing original ideas, you may lack the practical skills and patience to complete a project because you’re easily distractible.
You are unrelentingly honest, and intolerant of those who can’t back up their ideas with facts. This disregard for others’ feelings can come across as narcissistic and lead to burned bridges.
From the books…
Jesse is definitely one of a kind. In the wrong company he’s probably insufferable at times. He gets along best with like-minded people with thickish skins, those who want to explore deep ideas from creative angles. He and Indio get along well because they are both ideas people, but Indio doesn’t care for debating so at times they do frustrate each other.
For Jesse, being right isn’t about dominating another person. He just wants the truth to be set free. If he’s wrong, tell him so! He’ll fix his logic and be right next time.
"I am your one and only source of accurate information."
INTJ: Architect
Also called the Scientist or the Mastermind. Characters in the books who match this personality type are:
Abner – guru of the Light
Rosa Meyers – Wynter’s foster mother
Kyle – Brodie Ingles’ bodyguard
Egor Chekhov – Jesse’s course adviser
Frequency in population: very rare
Greatest fear: Insanity
Greatest weakness: Blunt
Summary:
You’re an independent, original thinker who values knowledge and structure. You know how to turn theories into solid plans of action to improve systems and processes with innovative ideas, and with a focused strategic view on the future.
You’re much less comfortable with the unpredictable nature of people and emotions. You may not notice details in the world around you, but live mostly in your own head, oblivious to social norms. You loathe small talk and prefer to associate with people you find intellectually stimulating.
You have high standards for your own performance and that of others, and constantly strive to improve your own competence.
To others you appear reserved, serious and self-assured, but in fact you can be quite playful and enjoy a good joke.
From the books…
Interestingly, this type is the least likely of the 16 to believe in a higher power… yet Abner made his career selling God. This really brings home the idea that he was faking it all along and simply wanted to control people like chess pieces, bringing his vision of an isolated self-sufficient enclave to fruition and then using his followers’ fears against them.
The quote is from Abner, and he intended it in a religious sense but it also works in an atheistic sense if you take it literally:
"The universe always provides."
Rosa thinks she’s a good foster mother because she has the requisite qualifications, but she lacks the warmth and tolerance to be adequate at the job. She sees children as problems to be solved.
Kyle and Egor are non-sinister examples of this type. Egor’s career hinges on his intellectual curiosity. Laconic Kyle works in security while keeping his mind stimulated by reading philosophy.
INTP: Logician
Not to be confused with ISTJ Logistician. INTP is all about logic not logistics, and may also be called the Thinker. These characters fit this personality type:
Roman Lear – Xay’s childhood friend
Charlie Bryant – investigative journalist
Klementine Turk – Turk’s sister (never appears in the books)
Paige Palermo – third Palermo sister (age 10), keen scientist
Frequency in population: rare
Biggest fear: Rejection
Biggest weakness: Analysis paralysis
Summary:
You are a logical, innovative, and objective thinker who gets excited about theories and ideas, and always has a unique perspective to offer. You value knowledge and easily pick out patterns in data, often get lost in thought, and even have debates with yourself in your head. You’re not so great with practical applications of all this knowledge.
Because of your quiet, reserved personality you appear unconventional to others, and you’re hard to get to know well. But you light up when you find someone to bounce ideas off. You want to know all about the universe, yet human nature may baffle you.
You are highly individualistic with no interest in leading or following others. In relationships you are detached at first but have a playful side, although romantic gestures aren’t important. You don’t play games or filter your opinions, and you desire an equally open and honest partner.
From the books…
In flashbacks, we see Roman desperate to understand the universe, open to any ideas about its nature, even spiritual ideas. Without the benefit of an education or a mentor, he confuses himself frequently but can’t resist the quest. He has an offbeat personality, and as we can see from the way his story unfolds he isn’t interested in a leadership role and fails to follow as well.
"How am I gonna find the truth if I don't ask questions?"
Charlie has doggedly pursued stories about the Light for many years, digging around for the facts without malice. He jokes about romance but did give his sweetheart candy for Valentines – yet without a sappy note attached. On his trip to Europe, his sweetheart may need to encourage his romantic gestures because otherwise he might get lost in the history of the place.
Klem is never on the page but Indio is forced to talk about her to Jesse. Indio considers her studious without being overly serious, blunt,confident, and a little quirky and decides she and Jesse must never meet because Jesse is sure to make a move on her.
Paige is Jesse’s favorite little cousin. Note that these two only have one letter different in their personality types (INTP vs ENTP) – she is the introverted version of him, although personality theory makes their differences a bit more complex than that. Like Jesse and Roman, she is keen to explore the world and is probably seen as a rather detached or odd by her peers.
ENTJ: Commander
Characters in the books who match this personality type are:
Miriam Wild – mother of the Fairn boys and Wynter
Turk – guitarist for Blunderbelly, Indio’s best friend
Frequency in population: very rare
Greatest fear: Mediocrity
Greatest weakness: Arrogance
Summary:
You are strong-willed, inspiring, hard working, and driven to lead with charisma and a clear vision of the future. Being intelligent and well informed, you have a talent for solving organizational problems in a logical manner. You have little patience for inefficiency or incompetence.
Your blunt, decisive, even ruthless manner may come across as a lack of empathy, as you’re less interested in emotions than in practical results.
You want the world to run more smoothly, you’re ambitious at work, and you also want meaningful relationships with your family and many friends, and personal growth – there’s so much going on, you may end up making promises you can’t keep. But you love the challenge! To others you appear larger than life.
From the books…
Miriam‘s personality type explains how she draws followers around her with inspiration and vision. She seeks power over others for its own sake, even if she started out a “true believer”. And clearly she’s had a problem with empathy and arrogance all her life.
"Don't ever accuse me of not loving my children."
We don’t get to know Anze Turk well, but I think he is the driving force behind Blunderbelly. He had the vision to put the band together and to hold it together after Indio leaves. He was probably the one booking gigs, controlling their musical direction, and giving pep talks when things went wrong.
The four Explorer personalities are the observant prospectors.
ISTP: Virtuoso
Also called the Mechanic or the Craftsman. Characters in the books who match this personality type are:
Harry Fairn – father of the Fairn brothers
Joey Clifton – tattoo artist, Beck’s older brother
Frequency in population: quite rare (but common in males)
Greatest fear: Physical helplessness
Greatest weakness: Rude
Summary:
You are immensely curious about the world around you, and love using your hands to build and create. You are seen as enigmatic because, while friendly and truthful and unorthodox, you are very private and independent.
You have some trouble with the complexity of human emotions, and can get yourself into trouble by being a little too impulsive with an inappropriate joke or an unpredictable change of plans. Or you may not fully understand deception or malice directed your way. You much prefer action and may be attracted to extreme sports.
You are optimistic and energetic, rarely stressed, great in a crisis, and always have a practical project on the go. Your approach to problem solving is rational and analytical – you love troubleshooting and can fix anything!
From the books…
Harry is basically the rejected, dysfunctional version of this personality type. He doesn’t understand your emotions and guards his own until they explode in anger or spite. As Caleb puts it, he has wasted his potential and become lazy and disconnected. But someone taught Caleb how to fix things and it was probably Harry in his more lucid moments. It also becomes clear in book 10 that Harry is susceptible to a certain someone’s manipulation and deception.
"I know I'll never win father of the year award, but I'll make it up to you."
Joey is a slightly nicer representation of this type. He directs his talents toward an unconventional form of art, and he seems like someone who also knows how to tinker with a car engine or fix a leaky pipe.
"You're gonna get me fired one day."
ISFP: Adventurer
Also called the Artist or Composer type. The only character in the books who matches this personality type is:
Wynter Wild
Frequency in population: average
Biggest fear: Being trapped
Biggest weakness: Unpredictability
Summary:
You are quiet, serious, sensitive and loyal to others, and shy but passionate doing what you love. You are very observant and can be quite bold.
You don’t like conflict, and are not interested in leading or controlling. You can be unpredictable and become easily stressed. While you pour emotion into your art, it can be harder to connect deeply with others. In relationships you can be difficult to get to know, but you’re a faithful, spontaneous, and attentive partner.
Your well-developed senses give you an aesthetic appreciation for beauty. You are flexible, open-minded, original, and creative. You live to enjoy the present moment, and live by a strict personal moral code.
From the books…
Wynter expresses her creativity through music and gardening. She keeps to herself and is fiercely protective of her family.
While she knows she’s supposed to make friends and join a social circle, she ultimately doesn’t succeed in that, and doesn’t care. She participates in activities that appeal to her, and disregards the rest.
In the first few books, Wynter is quite obsessed with the rules for living. This goes against her type, but it does make sense because she’s trying to formulate a framework in order to fit in. However, as she becomes more independent and confident, she becomes less interested in the rules to the point where she says:
"I hate the rules. I hate all rules about life, about love."
ESTP: Entrepreneur
Also called the Doer or the Dynamo. Several characters in the series have this personality type:
Hunter – Clockwork Toys guitarist
Olivia – Caleb’s girlfriend
Cranberry (dog), Blondie (goat), Dimiti Dime (cartoon character invented by Indio)
Frequency in population: quite rare
Greatest fear: Losing control
Greatest weakness: Impatient
Summary:
You enjoy taking risks and live a face-paced lifestyle, focused on immediate results. You figure everything out on the fly rather than having goals or making plans. Long explanations and rules and regulations make you impatient. You are constantly looking for novel experiences, otherwise you become bored and restless. You probably enjoy athletics or the performing arts.
You’re friendly and adaptable with an earthy sense of humor, and you like to be the center of attention. You’re loyal to friends and have great people skills. You make life an adventure!
You’re honest and direct – you don’t play mind games – and very perceptive of small changes in your environment. You place facts over feelings, which can make you appear insensitive at times, and you also have some trouble expressing your own emotions.
From the books…
The first two characters listed above are performers, and they’re also very young so it’s hard to correctly identify their types. Brodie seems to be on the road to becoming a thrillseeking performer, loyal to his friends, and a little insensitive sometimes. We didn’t get to see Hunter at his very best, but he certainly liked to be the center of attention, was desperate to be a performer, and spoke his mind.
Olivia is a more obvious example of this type. She’s breezy and a little reckless, friendly and open to experience.
"Let's do it here."
ESFP: Entertainer
Also called the Performer. Several characters from the books match this type, although one in particular personifies it to the extreme:
Xay Morant – rising rockstar
Jessica Palermo – 16-year-old cousin of Wynter
Heather – Easter Bunny from the mini-golf
Nessie – the van
Frequency in population: average
Biggest fear: Loss of freedom
Biggest weakness: Dependent
Summary:
You are people-oriented, warm, fun-loving, with a playful sense of humor. You live for new experiences and love being the center of attention!
You’re strongly emotional and sensitive to others, providing emotional and practical support. While you like a little drama and passion, you avoid conflict and may react badly if criticized.
Theory and impersonal analysis don’t interest you at all. You’re down-to-earth and practical, but may neglect mundane or repetitive tasks, such as financial planning, because you’re too busy enjoying life and possibly living beyond your means. Others may be able to persuade you to do dumb things…
You dive headfirst into relationships but they may burn out quickly when you get bored. Your friends find you truthful, open, generous, and exciting as you search for novel activities that stimulate all the senses. Your contagious enthusiasm for life takes everyone along for the ride!
From the books…
This description certainly matches Xay as a child, but he lost some of his zest for life while living in Arizona, and became bitter. He’s still trying to get that back. He absolutely loves performing on stage and knows how to win over any audience with his charm and generosity.
"Why did it get so complicated?"
The other characters with this personality type are only in a few scenes. Jessica and Heather are vivacious risk-takers, more interested in living in the moment than contemplating the consequences. Both are immature versions of ESFPs, given their age, and like Xay they’ll be at loggerheads with the realities of life at times.
Nessie hasn’t expressed her personality overtly, but she loves adventure and takes care of her friends.
The four Sentinel personalities are the observant judgers.
ISTJ: Logistician
Also called the Inspector, this type is manifested in three characters from the Wynter Wild series:
Caleb Fairn
Katrina Heathcote Brown – Patricia’s younger sister
Eliza – keyboardist from the Mail Order Chicks
Frequency in population: common
Biggest fear: Crowds
Biggest weakness: Stubbornness
Summary:
You are dependable, responsible and serious, and you desire a secure peaceful life. You have a tireless dedication to duty, upholding traditions and standards.
You’re hardworking and take pride in your accomplishments. You triple-check your facts rather than make assumptions, then take a no-nonsense approach to complete any task in a decisive, organized, and efficient manner.
Your integrity is unmatched. Your independence means you hate being forced to rely on others. You will stick to your word and get the job done, regardless of personal cost, and you abhor laziness, dishonesty, and rule-breaking.
Your direct approach can make you seem cold, but you express yourself in relationships by being a thoroughly dependable partner and friend.
From the books…
There’s no doubt Caleb slots right into this type. It’s been rewarding for me to write how he matures and changes through the books, his “robotic” (according to Jesse) edges being softened by his relationships with Wynter, Theo, and now Kim. He did make a serious misstep, but he can once again be counted on to be the cornerstone of the family.
"You f*cked up, you pay the consequences, you clean up your mess, and you move on."
I feel this personality also suits Aunt Katrina‘s quiet, dependable, emotionally subdued nature. She is certainly traditional in her thinking, but probably hasn’t needed to develop her practical skills (given her privileged upbringing). She and Caleb did not agree on her solution to retrieve Theo, so it seems she’s more easily persuaded to act against her own integrity – or better able to justify it.
Eliza is a minor character so we don’t know much, but we see she’s always rather serious. Remember how she freaked out when Indio joked about not knowing the songs they had to perform? Being unprepared is her worst nightmare. She helped Dusk cheat on Jesse, but I think Dusk probably spun her a yarn about having an “open relationship”, which made it morally acceptable to Eliza.
ISFJ: Defender
Also called the Nurturer or the Protector. Characters in the books who match this personality type are:
Joy Fairn
Ethan Burke – bass player for the Clockwork Toys
Sean Delaney – Joy’s husband
Meisa – bass player for the Mail Order Chicks
Lexie – Harry’s dog
Frequency in population: very common
Greatest fear: Harm to family
Greatest weakness: Being taken advantage of
Summary:
You are a dependable, perceptive, and compassionate caretaker, well grounded in reality, with traditional views of society. You value security and peace, and have a deep sense of responsibility toward others.
You work hard and within the rules to keep others happy, but sometimes don’t speak up in support of your own beliefs, taking things too personally or repressing your feelings. You are humble and dislike attention, often working behind the scenes to meticulously get the job done.
You value your relationships, although you seem reserved to others at first. You’re able to remember all kinds of details they tell you about their lives, and you’re an excellent gift-giver. Your imagination means you can easily empathize with others.
From the books…
Joy and her husband Sean are both Defenders, and while both have been twisted by the Light it’s clear Sean is slightly more healthy. He is easily manipulated into “doing the right thing” even though it puts him in jail, but he also does what he thinks is best to protect his son.4
"You're the one I've chosen to love my son."
Joy has very limited options throughout her life and is caught between helping Wynter but also disappointing herself and her mother by breaking the rules.
From what we know about Ethan, this personality type seems to fit him best. He certainly defends Wynter when the need arises!
ESTJ: Executive
Also called the Guardian. Several secondary characters in the books match this personality type:
Luke Casiano – security officer and family friend
Bea Hayes – Caleb’s girlfriend in books 1 to 3
Shelley Lysterfield – Rule212’s booking agent
Claire – Indio’s girlfriend in London, a school teacher
Greg – Xay’s best friend in Sacramento
Lia – Turk’s older sister, vet
Frequency in population: quite common
Biggest fear: Incompetence
Biggest weakness: Bossiness
Summary:
You are practical, often athletic, and organized. You value good citizenship, security, and peaceful living. You have a clear visions of how things should be when it comes to family, community, and tradition.
You are not interested in theory unless there’s a practical application. Sometimes you think you know best and aren’t open to constructive criticism.
You’re loyal, hard-working, and like to be in charge (both in relationships and in running activities). You work hard to bring people together, lead by example and persuasion, and hate laziness and cheating.
From the books…
Does it seem odd that Bea and Luke have the seem type? I wouldn’t have picked it. Both certainly do value good citizenship and are practical-minded and traditional.
Bea‘s opportunity to express her talents have probably been cut short by the demands of being a single mother – but I can see her volunteering for the PTA and organizing the perfect bake sale.
Luke is in the Army Reserves, though we never see him there, and he literally works in security – so I think this type suits him well. Asking him to go against his ethical values (by kidnapping a baby, for example) is devastating to him. He’s not easily manipulated, of course. Wynter is something of a weak spot…
"It's my job to be bothered by you."
The other characters mentioned here have minor roles in the books. Shelley is of course an assertive organizer.
Lia strikes me as in control of her life and her younger brother when it comes to the kitten situation.
Claire is described by Jesse as “scary”, meaning she is confident and again assertive, and Indio probably admires her stability and her traditional “normal, totally boring family”.
Greg is in Xay’s band (the Dire Dunnies) and comes across as the leader of the group, organizing Xay to come to San Francisco and providing a blind date, for example.
ESFJ: Consul
Also called the Caregiver or the Provider. Lots of characters fall into this personality type, which is the second most common in a real life population:
Kim Metez – A&R consultant, Caleb’s girlfriend
Patricia Brown – runs a diner, aunt
Crusoe – bass player for Feckless, family friend
Roxy – Xay’s girlfriend in Sacramento
Scott – audio engineer, Jesse’s friend, Wynter’s date
Beck Clifton – drummer for Crunch, Wynter’s high school friend
Madeline – Wynter’s foster sister
Frequency in population: very common
Greatest fear: Abandonment
Greatest weakness: Judgmental
Summary:
You are warm-hearted and popular, responsible, conscientious, and duty-bound. You put others’ needs above your own, and you’re a great listener and comforter.
Positive reinforcement, especially regarding your social standing, boosts your self-esteem, which may lead to caring too much for the opinions of others. You have a need to be accepted. Family and friends are your top priority.
You use your practical and organizational skills to help others, even at the expense of suppressing your own needs and emotions. You have a strict and traditional moral code and demand the same in others, as you feel it’s the best way to create harmony and cooperation.
From the books…
It wasn’t my intention to make Kim and Patricia the same “type” but that seems to be the case.
Kim‘s job is to look after artists’ careers – she’s a business woman but is warm toward her clients. Patricia‘s job is to take care of hungry folk, and of course she’s provided comfort for the Fairn boys since she met them. Both women are highly organized, kind, and fairly traditional.
"I have a soft spot for your family."
Crusoe struck me as a “feeling” type the first time we really got to know him, when the band stayed at his home and we learned about his past. He’s emotionally aware and absolutely dependable.
And Scott is the quintessential “nice guy”, sensitive to others’ feelings, and going above and beyond to help the family in their music career.
Beck sets aside his drumsticks and studies Nursing, which I’m sure brings out his caring side. He’s an underdeveloped person in high school and has had a tough life – hopefully he can pull things together.
Xay was attracted to Roxy‘s caring attitude at a time he needed it the most. Those two have only the last letter different – both are extroverted feelers who are very in touch with their environment. Roxy is more concerned with social dynamics and sticking with what she knows, whereas Xay is all about positive novel experiences and expressing his emotions.
We didn’t seem much of Madeline, and again she had a terrible life, but she tried her best to support Wynter. I can see her thrive in a caring profession (medical or social) but we may never know.
The four Diplomat personalities are the intuitive feelers.
INFJ: Advocate
Also called the Protector or the Counselor. The only character in the series with this personality type is:
Indio Fairn
Frequency in population: very rare
Greatest fear: Humanity’s potential for evil
Greatest weakness: Perfectionist
Summary:
You are highly intuitive about people’s emotions and motivations. While you appear reserved and calm, you can speak with passion and conviction when your deeply considered, idealistic values are threatened. However, you don’t seek conflict as it causes stress.
You don’t like to lead or follow – you’re individualistic, tenacious, and very private. However, you desire authentic connections with a select few people you can trust.
You’re not as inwardly serious as you appear to be from the outside – you have a colorful and mischievous inner world, and love playing with ideas, symbols, and metaphors.
From the books…
At the start of the series, Indio is an “unhealthy” INFJ, which means he is emotionally even more closed off, indulges in self-destructive behaviors, is stubborn, snaps in anger, and can’t handle criticism. His natural intuition and desire to connect emerge gradually as he reintegrates into his family.
Given I have the same personality type as Indio, I tend to feel that when he says something insightful, the reader can assume it’s probably true. (I mean, the author is supposed to have God-like knowledge of her world, right?) He does have blind spots due to lingering resentment (with Caleb, and later with Xay) but generally his intuition doesn’t fail him.
"You can tell me when you're ready."
INFP: Mediator
Also called the Healer or Idealist. Characters in the books who match this personality type are:
Jenny Leung – music teacher, college student, Indio’s girlfriend
Eric – Wynter’s first boyfriend in high school
Ripley – Wynter’s goat
Frequency in population: slightly uncommon
Biggest fear: Not living up to their ideals
Biggest weakness: Desperate to please
Summary:
You are quiet, compassionate, and reflective, with a rich inner life, great imagination, and quick intelligence. You express yourself with artistic endeavors such as writing, music, or art.
You have have a strongly-held value system, great empathy, and want to understand and help people with generosity and tolerance. You may feel lonely or directionless until you find your purpose in life – and then you become passionate about it. You may also be overly sensitive to criticism and feel misunderstood.
You believe in true love and may have too high expectations for a perfect relationship. With the right person, you’re loyal and devoted to the extent you may forget to take care of your own needs. You prefer a small circle of friends you can truly take care of.
From the books…
Jenny and Eric are both quiet, kind, ethical people who devote themselves to their relationships. Unfortunately, they got more than they bargained for when they tangled themselves up in Wynter’s family.
I never thought of Eric (the generic wizard) as someone who expresses himself artistically, but I do think he has a rich inner life and maybe a stash of favorite novels alongside his text books.
Jenny may have compromised her ideals going for the “safe guy” although we don’t know if that lasted. In all her relationships she is looking for a soul-deep connection that lives up to her fantasies.
"What are you thinking right now?"
As for Ripley… I don’t know if personality tests work on goats, but I felt she belonged in this group.
ENFJ: Protagonist
Also called the Giver or the Teacher. A couple of minor characters match this rare personality type in the series:
Anita Green – Caleb’s high school girlfriend, Wynter’s counselor
Svetlana – Wynter’s second social worker
Frequency in population: Very rare
Greatest fear: Being alone
Greatest weakness: Overly idealistic
Summary:
You’re warm, talkative, persuasive, and popular, with outstanding people skills. You care about how others think and feel, can easily read their emotions, and can effectively manage them as a charismatic leader. You want to make the world a better place by helping people reach their full potential.
You may be so eager to meet new people, you forget about making deeper connections. Your persuasive skills may lead you to become pushy or controlling, as your self-esteem is tied up with what others think of you.
You tend to be optimistic and energetic. You enjoy your friendships and other relationships, and are happiest when others are happy.
From the books…
Anita is Wynter’s caring, persuasive school counselor, as well as being the first girl to capture Caleb’s heart back in high school. She manages to keep her head and overcome the temptation to rekindle that romance, but is it possible she could’ve been a good match for him?
"I came with you as a friend. I shouldn't have tried to be cute."
Svetlana has a small role in book 3. Unlike Tina Campbell (Wynter’s first social worker), Svetlana’s approach is more altruistic and sensitive, although she’s restrained by her job description. Indio quickly figures her out, perhaps because they have similar personalities (only Extrovert/Introvert is different).
ENFP: Campaigner
Also called the Champion or Inspirer, this type is represented by several characters in the series:
Dusk – Jesse’s girlfriend
Quinn Lacey – Wynter’s best friend
Gideon – young man from the Light (UK)
Charity Thorne – southern belle and Christian pop star
Marcus – Eric’s older brother, Jesse’s best friend
Ember Morant – Xay’s mother
Frequency in population: average
Biggest fear: Lacking meaningful relationships
Biggest weakness: Melodramatic
Summary:
As a compassionate, energetic and highly independent free spirit, you love making social connections and are always looking for deeper emotional or mystical meaning in life. You are an intuitive empathetic friend, encouraging others to express their feelings and always seeing the best in people.
You dislike routine tasks and feel bored, stifled, or lose patience if you can’t use your creativity to solve problems. You’re enthusiastic about life, popular with others, and have excellent communication skills.
With all this enthusiasm, you may find it difficult to focus or to follow through. You may find yourself saying yes too often, and becoming overwhelmed and stressed, even leading to melodramatic behavior.
You value meaningful relationships, and show unshakeable devotion to those you care about.
From the books…
Interestingly, Dusk and Quinn turned out to have the same personality type – and both become fascinated by the same guy! (Not Jesse, poor boy.)
While Dusk is more interested in the mystical side of life, eager to draw those around her into that world, Quinn is a little more grounded. Quinn is the “feeling” version of Jesse’s “thinking” personality which is why they can argue on the same wavelength but from different perspectives. In the same vein, Indio and Jesse get along well despite their differences, so it’s no surprise Indio and Quinn also find common ground (both are “feelers”). Quinn has had some trouble deciding what to do with her life. When she goes into business with Wynter, I doubt she’s the one keeping the books. She wants to interact with clients and find out how to make them comfortable.
"I’m offering real solutions based on ancient wisdom, confirmed by modern quantum physics."
Gideon shows himself to be rather charismatic and encouraging, but for the wrong reasons. Nevertheless, Wynter falls under his spell. Charity Thorne reels in Indio, too. Ember, who has no ulterior motives, has Xay playing along towards the end of her life. These people are lovable even when their motivations are manipulative.