‘Finding Her Edge’ Character Ages In the Netflix Series & Book

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Based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s young adult novel, Finding Her Edge is a Netflix series about teenage romance and competitive ice skating. It centers on Adriana Russo, who finds herself in a love triangle when she develops a connection with a new skater, Brayden, while still having feelings for her first love, Freddie. The series follows Adriana as she navigates these relationships while pursuing her skating dreams.

Beyond the central love story, Finding Her Edge featured important supporting characters like Adriana’s sisters, her father Will Russo, and Riley Monroe, Freddie’s new skating partner. The skaters involved aren’t much different in age, as they’re all competing at the same skill level.

Finding Her Edge Novel Reveals the Ages of 7 Main Characters 

Adriana Russo

  • Book: 16 (confirmed) 
  • Netflix series: 17 (confirmed)

Adriana Russo is the middle child of Will and Sarah Russo. After her mother’s passing, she became the central figure who helps keep the family connected and supportive of each other.

I just finished the first chapter of Jennifer Iacopelli’s book, Finding Her Edge, and it made it clear that Adriana Russo is 16 – she’s getting ready for the Junior World Championships in skating. But it’s funny, because the Netflix series says she’s 17! It’s a small difference, but I noticed it as a fan.

Okay, so this series centers around the Russo sisters, a family trying to keep their figure skating legacy alive. We really see things through the eyes of Adriana, the middle sister, who’s seventeen and aiming for the World Championships. She’s got a new partner, Brayden, but her heart is still a little stuck on Freddie, her ex and former skating buddy. To save the family rink from financial ruin, Adriana and Brayden end up faking a relationship – which, naturally, adds a whole lot of drama to everything. It’s a classic setup with a lot of potential, and I’m curious to see how they handle the on- and off-ice tensions.

Read more about who Adriana ended up with in the finale of Finding Her Edge.

Freddie O’Connell

  • Book: 16 (estimated)
  • Netflix series: 17 (estimated) 

Freddie O’Connell was Adriana’s first love and boyfriend, and they used to skate together. They grew apart when Adriana stopped skating after her mother’s death, as she struggled with the loss.

As a movie critic, I’ve been following the adaptation closely, and the age of Freddie is something fans are buzzing about. Based on both the book and the series, it’s established they grew up together, so it makes sense he’s around 16 or 17. The series seems to lean towards 17, but the book puts him at 16. What really solidifies this is the fact that he’s competing in the Junior Level Championship – that tournament is specifically for skaters between 13 and 19, so it all lines up! It’s a clever detail that adds to the realism.

Brayden Elliott 

  • Book: 18 (confirmed)
  • Netflix series: 18 (estimated)

Brayden Elliott is a skilled and charming skater who teams up with Adriana as her new partner. They pretend to be a couple to attract sponsors and help the Russo family keep their ice rink open.

The first chapter of the book establishes Brayden’s age as 18. The Netflix series likely portrays him as the same age; he’s shown as a young adult who seems older and more developed than Adriana.

Elise Russo

  • Book: 17 (confirmed)
  • Netflix series: 18 (confirmed)

Elise Russo, the oldest of the Russo children, was chosen to compete in the Olympics as a figure skating star. But when she suffered an injury, her sister Adriana stepped in to take her place.

The book establishes that Elise is one year older than Adriana, making her 17 while Adriana is 16. However, the TV series changes things – Adriana is 17 in the show, which would make Elise 18.

Maria Russo

  • Book: 14 (confirmed)
  • Netflix series: 15 (estimated)

Maria Russo is the youngest of the three sisters and, like them, loves to skate. The book established that Maria is two years younger than Adriana, making her 14 during the story. Since Adriana is portrayed as 17 in the Netflix series, Maria would be 15 in the show.

Riley Monroe

  • Book: 16 (estimated)
  • Netflix series: 17 (estimated)

Riley Monroe teams up with Freddie for the Junior Level Championship and is also friends with Adriana. Although her age isn’t directly stated in Finding Her Edge, she’s likely around the same age as Adriana and Freddie—16 in the TV series and 17 in the book.

Will Russo

  • Book: 40s to 50s (estimated)
  • Netflix series: 40s to 50s (estimated)

Will Russo is the head of the Russo family in Finding Her Edge. While his exact age isn’t stated in the book or the show, he’s likely somewhere between 40 and 50 years old during the story.

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2026-01-30 03:36