For this week’s OBS Character Profiles we bring you Bianca Olivier and Lucas Ross from the popular series Evernight by Claudia Gray. Here on OBS we know you love to be informed, so since the books of this series “Stargazer” and “Hourglass” are coming out this month we want to give the new fans a little hint to what expect and refresh the already fans. Enjoy!

Brought to you by OBS Staff member Chris.

Evernight

When the story begins in Evernight, Bianca has just left the small town where she’s spent her whole life. She’s a new student at Evernight Academy, a creepily Gothic boarding school where her classmates are somehow too perfect: smart, sleek and almost predatory. Bianca knows she doesn’t fit in.

Then she meets Lucas, another loner, who seems fiercely determined not to be the “Evernight type.” There’s a connection between Bianca and Lucas that can’t be denied. She would risk anything to be with him—but dark secrets are fated to tear them apart… and to make Bianca question everything she’s ever believed to be true.

Bianca Olivier & Lucas Ross

How did they get together?
They both are new students at Evernight Academy; a Gothic boarding school. Bianca feels extremely at out place at this dark scary school, and doesn’t trust anyone. She notices a few people that have the same feelings as her toward the school, one of them being the wickedly handsome bad boy; Lucas. Over time, they become friends, because of their common hatred of the school and people. Fueled by rebellion and hormones, they slowly fall in love. And have been fighting ever since to keep it.

What attracts them to each other?
Well in the beginning Bianca can’t deny the sexiness that Lucas oozes, and I’m not really sure if Lucas notices Bianca that way or not (since we don’t know his POV). But ultimately what drives them together is their individuality and how they can both relate to being outsiders, and not necessarily wanting the life they were brought into. Bianca and Lucas bond over many natural things, and more importantly many supernatural things. They both have a fierce loyalty to their own hearts, and doing what they believe is right…even if everyone they know thinks it’s utterly wrong.

Why do the make such a timeless couple?
If you have read the series, then you know the dark secrets both Bianca and Lucas have. These two people are never meant to be together, actually meant to hate each other, natural born enemies. Luckily their secrets were kept from each other longer enough for them to fall in hopelessly in love. A timeless couple will have many obstacles to clear, heartaches to endure, and if they can make it through hell and back, then their love should stand the test of time. Lucas and Bianca still have a very difficult road ahead, but they are facing it together.

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What do you think of these character? Have you read Evernight? What do you like most of the series?

Today we bring you the gods that inhabit the Percy Jackson & the Olympians universe. Now when I say gods I mean the polytheistic belief that the Greek’s believe in. Here are some of the immortals that appear in Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief.

Brought to you by OBS staff member Katlyn & Chris.

Poseidon

Roman Name: Neptune
Parents: Rhea, Kronos
Spouse: Amphitrite
Most Well Known Consorts & Children:

• Sally Jackson (Percy Jackson Universe Only)
• Perseus Jackson
• Amphitrite
  • Triton
• Aethra
• Theseus
• Clieto
• Atlas
• Euryale
• Orion
• Gaia
• Charybdis
• Medusa
• Pegasus
• Unknown Mother
• Tyson (Percy Jackson Universe Only)

Personality: Poseidon is stubborn, proud, and tempermental (like his brothers). He is kind to those who hold his favor, but quick to temper should someone get on his bad side. He has a good sense of humor unlike his brother zeus who is dramatic.

Powers and Abilities: Control over water (creating storms, etc.), Project blue beams from his Trident that can transform or destroy its target, and standard god powers.

Symbol of Power: Trident

Summary: Poseidon, like his siblings, spent his childhood in the belly of his father Kronos until Metis and Zeus tricked him to dislodge them. Afterwards, Poseidon joined the cause to defeat his father and drew lots with Zeus and Hades for what parts of the wrold they were to rule; Poseidon became the Sea God.

Poseidon met Sally Jackson in Montauk, where Percy was concieved, and left before Percy was born. In The Lightning Thief, Poseidon claimed Percy after a hellhound attacked him in order to get his aid in finding Zeus’ lightning bolt.

Portrayed by: Kevin McKidd

Zeus

Roman Name: Jupiter
Parents: Rhea, Kronos
Spouse: Hera
Most Well Known Consorts & Children:

• Ms. Grace (Percy Jackson Universe Only)
• Thalia Grace
• Ananke
• The Fates (or possibly daughters of Themis)
• Atropos
• Clotho
• Lachesis
• Demeter
• Persephone
• Dione or Thalassa
• Aphrodite
• Hera
• Ares
• Eris
• Hebe
• Hephaestus (or possibly Hera alone)
• Leto
• Apollo
• Artemis
• Maia
• Hermes
• Metis
• Athena
• Themis
• Nemesis
• Alcmene
• Hercules
• Danae
• Perseus
• Europa
• Minos
• Semele
• Dionysus

Personality: Like his other brothers, Zeus is stubborn, proud, and quick tempered. At times he can be ver paranoid, which lead to the story for The Lightning Thief. As the king of gods Zeus expects everyon to obey him without question. When someone doesn’t Zeus can be unforgiving and dramatic, but has a soft spot for certain favorites such as Thalia Grace.

Powers and Abilities: As the king of gods, Zeus is said to be the most powerful god. He can control and form of weather he wishes from the storm (including lightning and thunder storms). He also possess the standard god powers.

Symbol of Power: Master Bolt

Summary: Unlike his other siblings, Zeus was not devoured by Kronos and with the aid of Metis he forced Kronos to dislodge his siblings. Afterwards, Zeus released the Cyclops from Tartarus. As a token of gratitude the Cyclops gave Zeus his mastor bolt. With this, he and his siblings defeated Kronos and the other Titans.

In The Lightning Thief, Zeus accuses Poseidon of stealing his Master Bolt which leads Percy on a journey to recover it from the real thief.

Portrayed by: Sean Bean

Hades

Roman Name: Pluto
Parents: Rhea, Kronos
Spouse: Persephone
Most Well Known Consorts & Children:

• Maria di Angelo (Percy Jackson Universe Only)
• Bianca di Angelo
• Nico di Angelo

Personality: Like his brothers, Hades is stubborn, proud and quick tempered, but he is also vicious and vengeful. Hades believes that he got the short end of the stick by ruling the underworld and blames his brothers for it. Wanting to rule everything, Hades frequently makes plots to destroy his brothers.

Powers and Abilities: As god of the underworld, Hades has dominion over the dead and all the creatures that live there. He has the ability to transform into any shape he wishes, including others. He also can throw fireballs and summon waves of the dead to fight for his cause. Like others, he has the standard god powers.

Symbol of Power: Helm of Darkness

Summary: Like the rest of his siblings, Hades spent his childhood in his fathers belly. After becoming the Lord of the Underworld, Hades wanted a wife and fell for Demeter’s daughter Persephone. He kidnapped her and dragged her to the Underworld where she slowly relished in her freedom and learned to love Hades. Zeus finally got in the arguement and ordered Hades to return Persephone, but due to eating six pomegrante seeds she would have to spend six months a year in the Underworld.

In The Lightning Thief, Hades kidnaps Sally Jackson and uses her as a bargaining tool for the Master Bolt.

Portrayed by: Steve Coogan

Check out the rest of the immortals and their children HERE.

Also remember to check out our Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief book club HERE for summaries, quotes, and discussion.

Today we’re continuing with our special couple’s edition with some of the most romantic, sweet and loved by the readers characters from Twilight and Harry Potter. These are couples that belong together in any universe and because of their personalities are just meant for one another. Enjoy!

(Spoilers ahead, be careful)

Brought to you by OBS staff member Katlyn.

Harry Potter & Ginny Weasley

How did they get together?
Ginny had a crush on Harry since they first met. But since Harry was best friends with Ron, he never saw Ginny as girlfriend material. As they grew up they both realized their deep attraction to each other was more than friendship.

What attracts them to each other?
Since they have been friends for so long their love manifested from it. When Harry realized his attraction to Ginny, the rest just falls into place.

Why do the make such a timeless couple?
Being “the Chosen One”  brought much danger to anyone he loved and since Ginny loved him for being Harry and not anything else it made them a strong and timeless couple.

What are some of the problems they faced because of  being a couple?
Harry and Ginny have two major problems because they are a couple. One is because Ginny is the sister of  Harry’s best friend which is usually a no-go. And also, since Harry was fighting against the Death Eaters and Voldemort, he did not want to risk Ginny getting hurt because they were together.

Alice Cullen & Jasper Hale

How did they get together?
Alice saw Jasper and the Cullen family in one of her visions. She met Jasper in a dinner in Philadelphia, and they both fell in love during their adventures to find the Cullens by 1950.

What attracts them to each other?
I think the inevitability of their meeting created a foundation for their relationship. Also, the fact that they were both nomads and then they found each other solidified their love.

Why do they make such a timeless couple?
The fact that Alice saw Jasper in her vision of the future makes their love inevitable. They are timeless because in a time where they were both alone they found each other and haven’t looked back since.

What are some of the problems they faced because of being a couple?
There aren’t any problems that they face as couple, but since they are participants in one of the largest vampire Covens they are usually in danger of those who want to challenge them.

View the rest of these couples HERE and join us in the discussion!

What do you think of these couples?
Which is your favorite?
Would you change them or are they meant to be?

Today we bring you the demi-gods that inhabit the Percy Jackson & the Olympians universe. What is a demigod you ask? It’s a child of a god and a human. Want to know more about them, read on.

Brought to you by OBS staff member Katlyn & Chris.

Perseus ‘Percy’ Jackson

Date of Birth: August 18, 1993
Hometown: New York City

Family: Sally Jackson (Mother), Poseidon (Father)

Physical Traits: Percy is 5′10″ and has sea green eyes, black hair, and is skinny or scrawny with tan skin. He’s is also very uncoordinated and due to his father Percy can control water, it can be used to heal him and he can also breathe underwater.

Relationships: Through the books Percy becomes close to another demi-god named Annabeth Chase, despite their parents being rivals and also has a flirtatious relationship with Thalia Grace. Later he has an interesting relationship with a human named Rachel Dare, but you’ll have to read to find out who Percy really ends up with. Percy’s best friend is Grover Underwood, the satyr who watchs over him.

Other Info: Percy is most likely the most sarcastic character in a book series. He always smarts off to the most intimidating of Gods, which coincidentally gets him into some very serious trouble. He also is known to be tremendously loyal to his family and friends. He gives up so many things, and also puts his own life in danger to rescue his friends, many times. He also is like many young boys, awkward when it comes to girls, he can never seem to say or do the right thing. All these things making him such a special relate able hero.

Powers and Abilities: Control over water, hydrokinetic power, and can communicate with horses.

Weapons/Magical Items: Anaklusmos a.k.a. Riptide is a magical sword that disguises itself as a pen.

Quotes:
“Dreams like a podcast,
Downloading truth in my ears.
They tell me cool stuff.”

“Apollo?” I guess, because I figured nobody else could make a haiku that bad.
He put his finger to his lips. “I’m incognito. Call me Fred.”
“A god named Fred?”"

“‘Love conquers all,’ Aphrodite promised. ‘Look at Helen and Paris. Did they let anything come between them?’
‘Didn’t they start the Trojan War and get thousands of people killed?’
‘Pfft. That’s not the point. Follow your heart.’”

“New lesson, class. Most monsters will vaporize when sliced with a celestial bronze sword. This change is perfectly normal, and will happen to you right now if you don’t BACK OFF!”

“You’re pretty smug, Lord Ares, for a guy who runs from Cupid statues.”

“Deadlines just aren’t real to me until I’m staring one in the face. ”

“What horrible things would you have to do in your life to get woven into Hades’ underwear?”

Summary:
This series is all about Percy’s adventures; about discovering who he is, where he belongs, and who his friends are. Essentially everything that teenagers go through in their life, but on a much more intense scale, a “god-like” scale.

The story of a demigod growing up as a human for 12 years, and then discovering their father was God of the Sea, wouldn’t be as interesting if Percy wasn’t that kid. He is so easy to relate too, and makes the story so enjoyable with his quirks and quips about Gods. He brings a sense of innocence in a world that is considered corrupt, with families turning on each other every day, and so much pain. He reminds the demigods and the gods themselves, what is important, no matter if your human or living on MT Olympus. He reminds the reader too, as he risks his life over and over for his friends and family, and letting us know that you don’t always have to follow the crowd, you march to your own drum in life.

Portrayed by: Logan Lerman

Annabeth Chase

Date of Birth: 1993
Hometown: Grew up in California, but ran away at 7 to New York, Half-Blood Camp.

Family: Frederick Chase (Father), Athena (Mother)

Physical Traits: Annabeth is described to be tall for her age at 5′9″, with blond hair, and gray eyes. She is more of a tom boy; not into makeup, frilly clothes, and boys. She is a tough character and she isn’t afraid to take anyone on.

Relationships: Throughout the series, she is best friends with Percy. Always on a level that the reader she never really knows how she feel about him, to be honest, she isn’t too sure herself. Her mother, Athena is famous for her never ending quarrel with Percy’s dad, Poseidon. Annabeth has a mysterious relationship with Luke. It seems that she has been in love with him for years or at least Percy thinks so. She is also good friends with Grover Underwood.

Other Info: Right after meeting Annabeth it’s obvious she is very smart, and that she knows it. She is considered a ‘know-it-all’ and most people resent her for that. Being the daughter of Athena she is burden with being cocky and very wise. She is known to always have a plan, anytime, anywhere. Annabeth has a problem with emotions, she doesn’t show them or express them, except for the negative ones, like anger and annoyance. Her dream is to build huge everlasting buildings that will one day make her famous for it. She studies all kinds of designs and architecture, which helps her and Percy in many ways throughout the series. Her flaw is ‘pride’, she is incredible prideful, and will do anything to keep it. Throughout the series, we see moments of weakness in her when her pride is concerned and she just closes off or turns ice cold.

Powers and Abilities: Wisdom and knowledge of Greek architecture, history and myths. Master strategist. Trained in hand-to-hand combat, and good at arts and crafts.

Weapons/Magical Items: Yankees Cap that turns her invisible.

Quotes:
“Always, Always have a plan ”

“I will never, ever make it easy for you Seaweed Brain. Get used to it”

“Because you’re my friend, Seaweed Brain. Any more stupid questions?”"

“Getting something and having the wits to use it…those are two different things.”

“You drool when you sleep.”

Summary:
Even though Annabeth is a know it all, that might be annoying at times, she is a very like able character. Rick Roridan, the author of the series, thinks of Annabeth as Percy’s logical side. So in all reality Percy needs her, he needs her smarts, her precision, and patience. She makes a perfect character to tun Percy’s world upside down, to make him act irrationally and also make him do things he never thought he could before. Underneath the layers, we learn about Annabeth’s hard life, and having a family that she thinks doesn’t want her, and not having a real home or many friends. She is one of the best fighters at the camp, and she shows this in the story time and time again. We also see the very normal side of her, the side that all young teenage girls have, jealousy. So once again Rick, created the perfect co-star to his Percy. She is everything we can’t stand in brainiacs, and everything we desire about them. She has a flare about her, a fire inside, that most people aspire to have, and ironically is very normal teenage girl, that we all knew ourselves at one time.

Portrayed by: Alexandra Daddario

Check out the rest of the demigod profiles HERE.

Also remember to check out our Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief book club HERE for summaries, quotes, and discussion.

Since it is February and the main theme is love, OBS is celebrating it bringing you some of the most memorable couples of the supernatural world. We’ll be starting with Twilight’s Bella & Edward; a couple that has captivated many readers. Wicked Lovely’s Aislinn & Seth, and since ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief’ is our Book Club of the month we will be featuring Percy and Annabeth. Enjoy!

Brought to you by OBS Staff member Katlyn.

Percy & Annabeth

How did they get together? They met at Half-Blood Hill and faced their first quest together.

What attracts them to each other? The camaraderie they share while getting through dangerous quests gives them a great foundation as a couple.

Why do they make such a timeless couple? Being demigods and battling for what they believe in, makes them a timeless couple.

What are some of the problems they faced because them being a couple? The fact that they are supposed to be enemies just because their parents are.

Bella & Edward

How did they get together? Bella moved to Forks, WA, in the second semester of her junior year in high school. Edward was also a junior. They met in Biology class where Bella’s scent was so addicting to Edward he almost killed her right there.

What attracts them to each other? The fact that Edward cannot read Bella’s mind made him want to get to know her. Also the fact that her blood is like heroine to him is highly attractive. Bella is attracted to Edward almost immediately, she senses that he is different and accepts him without a fault.

Why do they make such a timeless couple? The fact that they ’shouldn’t’ be together makes them timeless. They are hunter and prey always disrupting the balance of nature but somehow love pulls them through.

What are some of the problems they faced because of being a couple? The constant reminder of Bella’s mortality is a problem because Edward has to be careful not to physically harm her. Also, bringing a mortal into his world makes other vampires want her to hurt him and the Cullens.

For more of these characters and discussions HERE

What do you think of these couples? Do you have a favorite?

Remember to check back by the end of the month for our second couples’s edition.

OBS Lost count down is almost over. We’ve given you Recaps & Reviews and talked about some of the series most central characters and now we’re bringing you some of the characters that we all still have question about. Enjoy!

Brought to you by OBS Staff member Katlyn.

Sun-Hwa Kwon

Date of birth: March 20, 1980.
Birth place: Seoul, South Korea.

Family members: Mr. and Mrs. Paik (parents), Ji Yeon Kwon (daughter), Soo (aunt), Mr.  Kwon (father-in-law).
Relationships: Jin-Soo Kwon (husband).

Profession: Manager Director of Paik Industries.

Quotes:
“Here. A hollow needle sharp enough to pierce a noodle.”

“I can’t believe I’m going to have my baby in a hospital! ”

Summary:
Sun is the daughter of a rich hotel owner/automobile manufacturer with ties to the mob. Sun has an affair and is about to leave Jin before the crash. They make up on the Island and soon she is pregnant with Jin’s child. After the Oceanic Six leave the Island, Sun gives birth to a baby girl, Ji Yeon. With the settlement money from Oceanic, Sun buys a controlling share of her father’s company. Three years later she joins the Oceanic Six to go back to the Island to find Jin, who she believes is still alive.

Played by: Yunjin Kim.

Jin-Soo Kwon

Date of birth: 27 November, 1974.
Birth place: Namhae, South Korea.

Family members: Mr. and Mrs. Paik (parents-in-law), Ji Yeon Kwon (daughter), Mr.  Kwon (adoptive father), mother.
Relationships: Husband to Sun.

Profession: Soldier at the South Korean Army, doorman at Seoul Gateway Hotel, waiter, manager at Paik Heavy Industries, enforcer at Paik Heavy Industries and security officer at DHARMA Initiative.

Quotes:
“Everything’s going to change. Have a cluckity-cluck-cluck day, Hugo.”

Summary:
Jin is the son of a fisherman. He marries Sun so that he can work for her father as a mob enforcer. On the island, the fact that he is the only person not understanding English is a hardship, but he does eventually learn it. Jin was believed to be dead after being on the Kahana when it is blown up, but he is rescued by Rousseau’s team. He is reunited with the survivors who stay on the Island after the Oceanic Six leave.

Played by: Daniel Dae Kim.

For characters and discussion HERE

What do you think of today’s characters?