Julie Molina

Julianna Emma Molina is the main character and protagonist of The Girl Who Never Was. She is the oldest daughter of Sam Molina and Hannah Lopez, the sister of Josh, Drew, Hayden, Luke, and Seraphina Molina, the stepsister of Alex Lopez, and the stepdaughter of Nathan Lopez.

Description
Julie doesn't remember anything about her past; the only thing she's ever known is the orphanage and being under the care of her abusive stepfather.

''When her siblings suddenly disappear one by one, Julie is forced to escape from her stepfather's clutches and go on a mission to find and rescue them. On the way, she also finds some shocking secrets that make her question who she is...and if she really is just a mistake made by an empty wish.''

Physical Appearance
Julie is a slender 14 (later 15)-year-old girl with long, brown hair (later cut to a pixie cut by her stepfather), blue eyes, and fair skin. It is implied that she takes after her mother in appearance by her brother, Josh. She commonly wears ripped jeans, a dark blue shirt, and brown boots.

Personality
Julie takes after both her father and mother in terms of personality; she is prone to being temperamental and hot-headed like her father, but is also compassionate and level-headed like her mother. These traits seem to balance even each other out.

Due to being raised in an orphanage and being seemingly abandoned by her birth parents, Julie is very independent and reluctant to ask for help with anything. It's implied that this stems from a low self-esteem and self-worth, as she is worried if she does ask for help, people might see her as weak and unable to take care of herself.

However, she does have a sensitive side, especially when it comes to her family and the loses she's faced (her mother, father, and older brother's deaths). This leads to Julie's protective nature towards her brothers and sister, as she can't bear to lose another family member.

Trivia

 * Molina is a Spanish surname, hinting that Julianna is Hispanic or Latina.
 * Julianna's initials "J.E.M." roughly spell GEM, pointing to her father's nickname for her, "mi diamante en bruto", which translates to "my diamond in the rough".