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Laurein is only a little like you. She isn't really very cool: she blends into crowds, she hangs out on the fringes at parties, and wearing shades after dark makes her run into things. She may have sometimes thought that she was special, or destined for greater things, but probably dismissed the idea as a fantasy. She's come in for her share of hurt, but gotten off with minor damage. And you've been sparing with the free handouts: whatever she gains, she's worked for.
In general, you care deeply about Laurein, but you're smart enough to let her stand on her own, without burdening her with your personal fantasies or propping her up with idealization and over-dramatization. Laurein is a healthy character with a promising career ahead of her.
I put everyone thinks laurein's hot 8D
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" Dakota considers herself the last of her clan, tribe, race, species, house, et cetera."
Last Manlady standing.
" She is a hybrid of two or more species."
Man and lady.
Dakota is only a little like you. She may be popular, or she may not, but no matter what she's impossible to ignore; she stands out... just the way you always wanted to. She always knew she was special, destined for great things - and probablyf made sure everyone else knew it too. She's come in for her share of hurt, but gotten off with minor damage. And you've been sparing with the free handouts: whatever she gains, she's worked for.
You may have let yourself get a little too close to Dakota. Maybe she's you as you wish you were, or maybe you're just afraid no one will like her and are trying to give her a free ride. Have some confidence in your writing! Dakota is a good character. Give her room to be herself before you stifle her.
Dakota. Lol. DAKOTA'S A MARY-SUE D:<