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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for Noughts & Crosses.
Characterization labels used: star-crossed lovers, privileged heroine, underclass hero, naive heroine, realist hero, complex characters, teen protagonists, flawed characters
This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization embeddings are close.
A rebel fugitive and a young insider are forced into a dangerous assassination plot in a fast-moving dystopian graphic novel.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen protagonists · star-crossed lovers · rebellious heroine · resourceful hero · figurehead rebel · sympathetic side characters · villainous leader · emotionally intense characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1111
A romance-loving teen falls into 1895 and must choose between a dream love and the life she left behind.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen protagonist · hopeless romantic · awkward heroine · passive heroine · romantic hero · rich heir · jealous rival · chivalric hero · chauvinistic male characters · shallow characters · teen characters · sympathetic side characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1226
A teen dome-dweller crosses into a toxic outside world of mutants, danger, and forbidden love, forcing a hard choice.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen heroine · naive heroine · strong heroine · sympathetic protagonist · morally conflicted · decisive protagonist · flawed protagonist · love interests · supporting character development · elite society · outsider survivors
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1409
In a brutal future school, manufactured girls compete for roles as wives, sex objects, or teachers under male rule.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: naive heroine · eager to please · flawed protagonist · mean girl · best friend rivalry · emotionally damaged · unlikable characters · competitive girls · passive protagonist · self-destructive
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1502
A teen chooses a rival faction in a fractured future and uncovers secrets that threaten her world, loves, and life.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen heroine · strong female lead · coming-of-age heroine · sheltered heroine · selfless heroine · divergent protagonist · brave heroine · morally flawed characters · character growth
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1514
A teenage time traveler sails to a mythic utopia to challenge fate and save the person she loves.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen heroine · female captain · charming thief · best friend love interest · complex villain · stubborn protagonist · independent heroine · smart heroine · questioning identity · morally conflicted
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1582
A teen fleeing abuse joins an elite monster-fighting squad and discovers the human threats may be deadlier than the scrabs.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: reluctant hero · headstrong heroine · traumatized protagonist · flawed protagonist · competent underdog · broad ensemble · messy characters · teen soldiers · traitor character · abusive love interest · supportive teammate
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1612
A mage and mechanic on the run uncover a hidden city, a looming catastrophe, and a love that defies their guilds.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: young protagonists · mechanic heroine · mage hero · star-crossed pair · socially awkward male lead · emotionally expressive female lead · prodigy characters · competent duo · character-driven
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1623
In a bee-haunted future split by survival zones, two teens face an immunity test that could change everything.
Why this is here
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
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1638
A top student is recruited into a secret time-travel agency and must navigate conspiracies, rules, and a new identity.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen operative · strong heroine · sassy heroine · rebellious protagonist · selfish protagonist · whiny protagonist · smart protagonist · resourceful protagonist · outsider · antagonistic side characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1642
A teen gets a magical do-over after cheating on her boyfriend, but changing one mistake scrambles everything.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen girl protagonist · popular jock · sweet best friend · self-centered boyfriend · insecure heroine · dependent protagonist · two love interests
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1650
In a world where love is treated like a disease, a waiting-for-the-cure teen falls for the one boy she should avoid.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: naive heroine · reluctant conformist · mysterious boy · love interest · best friend character · passive protagonist · growth arc · weak heroine
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1655
