The Expanse · Character
Sophia
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 4
Sophia is a supporting character in The Expanse (Book 3).
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Everything after it stays hidden.
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Sophia is Nick’s wife and a member of Anna’s congregation. Bruises beneath her shirt and her terror of Nick reveal the private harm she endures, even when she is mentioned only briefly.
Description
Sophia’s face, hair, coloring, age, and build are not described. She wears a shirt that conceals bruises beneath it, and what can be glimpsed of her presence is marked by fear and restraint.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- NT
Sophia is Nick’s abused wife. She is frightened of him and has previously concealed his violence.

Anna Volovodovfriend
Anna is Sophia’s pastor and friend. She intervenes to protect Sophia from her abusive husband and urges her to tell the police the truth.
Story so far
BOOK 3Expanse 03 - Abaddon’s Gate
Appearances
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