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Characterization labels used: teen protagonist, female lead, fragile heroine, strong heroine, traumatized protagonist, antihero, morally gray, tortured soul, brooding love interest, comic relief, obsessive character, protective character, comedic sidekick, character growth, emotionally intense

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Hearts Still Beating

Brooke Archer · 2024

A medicated former zombie reunites with her ex-best friend in a fragile island refuge as love, fear, and danger collide.

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Characterization labels: teen girls · queer protagonists · former zombie · medicated survivor · fierce survivor · angsty protagonist · guilt-ridden character · protective character · disabled protagonist · chronic pain · impaired mobility · strong female leads · morally damaged characters · traumatized characters · love interest turned enemy · monster redemption

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1337

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Monsters Born and Made

Tanvi Berwah · 2022

A desperate teen cheats into an elite monster-chariot race to save her family in a brutal, caste-bound island world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · fierce protagonist · determined protagonist · angry protagonist · protective sibling · chronically ill sibling · abusive father · morally gray love interest · ex-boyfriend · elite rival · headstrong heroine

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Distance: 0.1098

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Level 2

Lenore Appelhans · 2013 · The Memory Chronicles

A newly dead teen navigates a memory-powered afterlife, a forbidden rebellion, and two complicated boys.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · dead protagonist · annoying protagonist · relatable heroine · strong heroine · self-centered heroine · damaged heroine · morally gray characters · bad boy · perfect boy · charming rival · mysterious ex · good heart · guilt-ridden · immature

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1126

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The Memory Thief

Lauren Mansy · 2019

In a memory-trading dystopia, a guilt-ridden teen joins rebels to save her mother and steal a prison map.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · gifted protagonist · guilty protagonist · broken heroine · morally gray lead · strong female lead · naive protagonist · trusting heroine · protective daughter · brooding love interest · loyal ally · ruler antagonist · power-hungry villain · desperate mother · young rebel · parentally motivated

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1129

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Otherworld

Jason Segel, Kirsten Miller · 2017 · Last Reality

A teen enters an ultra-immersive VR world to reconnect with his friend and uncovers a dangerous company conspiracy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · antihero · smart aleck · rebellious teen · flawed hero · unlikeable protagonist · obsessive protectiveness · impulsive · sarcastic · resourceful · rich kid · troubled teen · chosen one · love interest · strong supporting cast · side character depth · underdeveloped characters · independent female character · badass female character · mischief maker · genius protagonist (contested)

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1139

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Cut

Annelie Wendeberg · 2018 · 1/2986

A suicidal teen in a ruined future is offered an apprenticeship that could help save humanity—or force her to kill to survive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage heroine · female protagonist · damaged protagonist · suicidal protagonist · self-harming protagonist · outcast · misfit · strong female lead · complex character · resilient heroine · stoic mentor · enigmatic stranger · young adult protagonist · abused child · intelligent protagonist · snarky protagonist · flawed protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1140

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ガチアクタ 5 [Gachiakuta 5]

Kei Urana, 裏那圭 · 2023 · ガチアクタ [Gachiakuta]

A revenge-driven cleaner crew uncovers a dangerous new ally, a bizarre power, and a trauma-soaked mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: angry protagonist · reckless hero · complex characters · traumatized girl · disturbed character · villainous woman · mentor figure · antihero traits · emotionally unstable · character growth · parental inheritance · morally gray

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1143

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Marked

Bridget E. Baker · 2018 · Sins of Our Ancestors

In a virus-ravaged safe haven, a teen’s first kiss sparks a race to uncover family secrets and find a cure.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · reluctant heroine · strong female lead · imperfect protagonist · self-doubting protagonist · headstrong · resourceful · protective love interest · shy love interest · overprotective love interest · secondary adult characters · orphan · coming of age

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1159

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Harvest Day

Tamar Sloan, Heidi Catherine · 2023 · The Sovereign Code

In a bee-haunted future split by survival zones, two teens face an immunity test that could change everything.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonists · strong heroine · naive hero · stubborn protagonist · feisty heroine · loyal character · rule follower · rebel · resourceful heroine · sheltered upbringing · questioning authority · shady character · villainous leader · morally gray characters

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Distance: 0.1164

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The Butterfly Assassin

Finn Longman · 2022 · The Butterfly Assassin

A traumatized teen assassin tries to live as a normal civilian, but her past and rival killers catch up fast.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: traumatized protagonist · morally gray characters · badass heroine · antihero · reserved protagonist · stubborn protagonist · vulnerable protagonist · morally ambiguous · introverted protagonist · strong female lead · deadly protagonist · child soldier

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1171

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The Darkest Minds

Alexandra Bracken · 2012 · The Darkest Minds

A teen with dangerous psychic powers escapes a brutal camp and joins other fugitives while hunted by forces seeking to use her.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: traumatized heroine · reluctant protagonist · strong heroine · whiny protagonist · protective leader · sweet love interest · found family · creepy villain · child survivors · morally gray adults · character growth · emotionally guarded

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1180

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Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2011 · Shatter Me

A lethal-touch teenager trapped in a collapsing dystopia is pulled into a dangerous choice between compliance, rebellion, and romance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: traumatized heroine · naive heroine · self-loathing heroine · powerful teenager · morally gray love interest · obsessive love interest · sarcastic side character · protective boy · psychopathic villain · touch-starved heroine

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1184

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