But the first time through, I just couldn't figure out how to like her.

I can definitely understand that! It's like when a friend of mine admits they don't "get" what it's like being depressed. If I can barely grasp what it means and I'm living through it, how can I expect someone who never has to do so? It's like - trying to imagine living on Mars.

BTW that Anne icon is SOOOOO pretty. Obviously I love Anne icons but I've never seen one that takes that image but tones down the color to almost pastel tones. Did you make it?