Nobody likes a perfect character. That may sound strange at first, but think about it. If a character is flawless outside and in, and completely perfect at everything s/he does, it easily gets boring to the reader. Right? Oddly enough, the characters that are most likable are the ones with relateable flaws, fears, or conflicts.
Another thing I wanted to touch base on is making your character lose something. During the course of your novel or story, when your character loses something they care about deeply, it not only makes the reader empathize or sympathize with them, but it also shows how strong they really are. Let them lose something. Let them make decisions. Let them fail. Let their loss emphasize their gain. Let them learn from their mistakes and grow.
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