Libby Grambs

**Libby Grambs** is the half-sister of Avery. They share the same father, Ricky Grambs.

## Biography

### Early Life

Libby is seven years older than Avery. Growing up, Libby and Avery only saw each other once or twice a year. Despite this, when Avery's mom died two years ago, Libby took custody of Avery. Libby is barely scraping by. She works as an orderly at an assisted living facility. Libby has been dating her on-again, off-again boyfriend Drake Sanders.

### *The Inheritance Games*

Libby admits that for the past three weeks, Tobias Hawthorne's attorneys have been sending letters to Avery. Libby kept throwing them out because she thought they were a scam. Libby comes with Avery to Hawthorne House.

When Libby returns from New Castle, where she was picking up Avery and her's belongings to move into Hawthorne House, her right eye is bruised and almost swollen shut because Drake punched her when she told him Avery's inheritance is not his to spend. That night, Libby reveals to Avery that her mom used to hit her. Libby tries to justify it by saying that it only happened when her mom was really stressed, that she was a single mom, and that things were hard. Libby says she tried to make everything easier.

When Drake shows up at Hawthorne House, bringing the press with him, Libby begins apology-baking. She makes hundreds of cupcakes. Nash stays with her. He informs Avery that Libby's been baking for hours.

Since she has been confined to the House by Alisa, Libby has had nothing but free time. She's used it to explore the House. She helps Avery look for the Davenport desk that should have the next clue to Tobias's puzzle. They end up in the spa where they run into Skye. Skye reveals that Avery was shot at in the Black Wood the night before. Libby becomes furious with Avery for not telling her something so important.

### *The Hawthorne Legacy*

Libby and Nash fly to Connecticut and later fly to Costa Rica to meet Nash’s father

### *The Final Gambit*

In The Final Gambit, Libby is gifted multiple cowboy hats by Nash

## Appearance

Libby's sense of style is a mix of punk and goth. She has dyed her hair neon blue with inky-black tips, and wears it in a ponytail. She wears a metal-studded choker. She has very pale skin that stands in stark contrast to her dark lipstick. She also wears black nail polish and lines her eyes in kohl. In a state of guilt, Libby temporarily dyes her hair brown. Later, she dyes it rainbow colors in memory of Avery's mother. Libby is tiny and slight. She loves pieces of jewelry that looks like it might be haunted.

## Personality

Libby is incredibly empathetic. Avery describes her as "too empathetic for her own good." She's an eternal optimist who loves people. Libby can also be easily manipulated by those she cares about because she is a people pleaser. Libby bakes when she's emotional, usually cupcakes and muffins. She is a good listener. She isn't used to having anyone but Avery supporting her. She is sincere and earnest. Libby feels guilty because she believes that she should be taking care of Avery, not the other way around. She also doesn't like that Avery looks at her like she is going to break. Libby doesn't get mad often..

## Relationships

### Avery Grambs

Avery loves her half-sister Libby, and the feeling is reciprocal. Libby is Averys legal guardian. Avery lived with Libby part-time before inheriting Hawthorne House, and Avery and Libby both care for each other and are concerned for one another when needed. Libby and Avery have a very loving relationship and they would do anything for each other.

### Nash Hawthorne

Nash and Libby are immediately attracted to each other upon meeting. Libby's situation with Drake triggers Nash's savior complex. He purposely irritates Libby so that she is angry instead of fragile or hurt and thus less likely to respond to Drake. They have been "not dating" for months.