* Eleanor "Ellie" Hathaway: A young girl who makes a wish to be beautiful.
* The Wish: A mysterious figure who grants Ellie's wish, but with unexpected consequences.
* Thomas: Ellie's kind, but somewhat awkward, friend who is initially unaware of her wish.
* Lady Eleanor: The beautiful, but shallow, version of Ellie after her wish is granted.
* The Queen: The ruler of the kingdom where the story takes place. She is initially sympathetic to Ellie's plight, but is later manipulated by the Wish.
The book explores themes of beauty, identity, and the consequences of making wishes. It's a classic fairytale retelling with a modern twist.