I Hate You By Ilsa Madden-mills -

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

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".

: 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.