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Characterization labels used: teen protagonists, flawed heroine, resilient teens, traumatized children, orphan characters, group dynamic, guardianship role, maturing under pressure, emotionally damaged, resourceful survivors

Relationships labels used: friend group, found family, caretaking, surrogate parenting, romantic tension, betrayal, loyalty under strain

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Darkness, Be My Friend

John Marsden · 2006 · Tomorrow

A traumatized teen resistance group is sent back into occupied Australia for a sabotage mission that quickly goes wrong.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonists · ordinary kids · traumatized youth · resilient characters · flawed heroine · brave girl · reckless behavior · survivors · psychological scars · moral conflict · group ensemble · distinct personalities

Relationships labels: friend group · found family · romantic tension · group loyalty · protective bonds · family separation · military dependence · betrayal suspicion · community captivity

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Distance: 0.0889

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Swarm

Jennifer D. Lyle · 2023

When giant butterfly-like creatures swarm her town, an anxious teen must help her siblings and friends survive at home.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: anxious protagonist · capable heroine · teen survivors · siblings · toddler caregiver · resourceful teens · capable under pressure · traumatized youth · ordinary teens

Relationships labels: sibling bond · found family · friend group · romance subplot · best friends · protective caregiving · family separation · loyalty under stress

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Distance: 0.1151

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Strike

D.J. MacHale · 2014 · The SYLO Chronicles

In the final SYLO adventure, Tucker and his friends face a hidden war, shocking truths, and a battle that may rewrite history.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · reluctant leader · resourceful teen · smart teen · brave teen · group ensemble · loyal friend group · morally conflicted characters · traitor figure · strong female characters

Relationships labels: friend group · romantic tension · brotherly bond · loyalty · betrayal · teamwork · sacrifice · found family · parent-child separation · group dependence

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1294

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A Killing Frost

John Marsden · 2006 · Tomorrow

In occupied Australia, Ellie’s teen resistance crew targets a major harbor in a daring sabotage mission with brutal consequences.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · resilient · hardened · flawed · psychologically affected · growing up under trauma · brave · resourceful · moral conflict · leader figure · supporting cast development

Relationships labels: friend group · wartime bonds · romantic relationship · group loyalty · trauma bonds · betrayal · rescuer dynamic · mentor-less autonomy

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Distance: 0.1306

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This Splintered Silence

Kayla Olson · 2018

Teen survivors on a space station battle grief, shortages, and suspicion when new deaths make a virus or killer seem equally possible.

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Characterization labels: teen leader · reluctant commander · grief-stricken protagonist · anxious protagonist · strong female lead · character-driven · emotionally overwhelmed · inexperienced leadership · paranoid investigator

Relationships labels: friend group · found family · love triangle · childhood friends · leadership bonds · romantic tension · trust issues · friendship under strain

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Distance: 0.1347

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Please Remain Calm

Courtney Summers · 2015 · This is Not a Test

Separated on the road in a zombie-ravaged world, Rhys must survive long enough to find Sloane and a place to live.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen survivors · traumatized teens · resourceful survivor · determined protagonist · vulnerable characters · realistic teens · morally exhausted · reluctant hero · crude humor

Relationships labels: companionship · separation · reunion attempt · interdependence · protective bond · romantic tension · survival partnership · trust · found family · parent-child

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Distance: 0.1403

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Parallel

Claudia Lefeve · 2011 · Travelers

An orphan with hidden powers is pulled into a parallel reality where family, identity, and time are all unsettled.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonist · orphan · foster kid · troubled teen · guarded heroine · smart heroine · sarcastic heroine · strong-willed heroine · passive protagonist · mature but fun · mysterious male lead · older love interest · popular girl · supportive best friend · delinquent youth · male lead with secrets · stubborn heroine

Relationships labels: best friends · love triangle · romantic tension · mentor-like guide · father-daughter · aunt-niece · found family · hidden family · boyfriend conflict · protective friendship

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Distance: 0.1417

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Ashes

Ilsa J. Bick · 2011 · Ashes Trilogy

After an EMP ends civilization, a terminally ill teen must survive the wilderness, the Changed, and unstable human survivors.

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Characterization labels: resourceful heroine · terminally ill teen · survivor · orphan · annoying child · soldier · ex-soldier · protective dog · mysterious love interest · strong-willed · bratty child · traumatized teen · tough heroine · cautious survivor · morally pressured

Relationships labels: found family · protective bond · surrogate sibling · love triangle · caretaking · interdependence · romantic tension · group survival · trust issues · improvised family

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Distance: 0.1427

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Earthbound

Aprilynne Pike · 2013 · Earthbound

A traumatized plane-crash survivor begins seeing visions and uncovers a supernatural mystery tied to two boys and her own identity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: traumatized heroine · teen girl · orphaned protagonist · strong-willed heroine · unreliable narrator · socially withdrawn · brave · clever · loyal · cautious · shy · mysterious love interest · best friend love interest · mentor therapist

Relationships labels: love triangle · best friends to lovers · found family · guardian care · romantic rivalry · betrayal · trust issues · friendship · protective friend · soulmate bond · family betrayal

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Distance: 0.1431

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Family

Robert J. Crane · 2012 · The Girl in the Box

A sheltered young meta-human faces war, betrayal, and a painful reckoning with her family and powers.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · sassy protagonist · resilient heroine · abused child · sheltered upbringing · powerful but uncontrolled · emotionally guarded · snarky protagonist · moral uncertainty · betrayed protagonist

Relationships labels: mother-daughter conflict · family betrayal · found family · friendship bonds · romantic breakup · mentor suspicion · team loyalty · trust issues

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Distance: 0.1449

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Dry

Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman · 2018

When California’s water supply suddenly fails, a teen and her family must survive a desperate scramble for water.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonists · siblings · survivalist family · prepper · moral compass · resourceful · desperate · authentic teens · flawed characters · distinct voices · homeless teen · wealthy opportunist · struggling leader · survival-minded parent

Relationships labels: siblings · found family · neighbor bond · romantic tension · unrequited attraction · friendship under pressure · parent-child · family loyalty · community breakdown · temporary alliances · rivalry · protective bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1456

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More Happy Than Not

Adam Silvera · 2015

A Bronx teen considers a memory-erasing procedure that could free him from pain—or erase his true self.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · queer teen · troubled youth · self-loathing · complex protagonist · supportive girlfriend · new best friend · homophobic peers · flawed characters · emotionally damaged

Relationships labels: friendship · romance · love triangle · supportive girlfriend · new friendship · familial loss · parent-child strain · peer betrayal · chosen family · cheating

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1456

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