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Characterization labels used: disgraced leader, reluctant leader, teen protagonist, outcast, growing confidence, self-doubt, resilient heroine, idealistic, conflicted protagonist, multiple new characters

Relationships labels used: love triangle, romantic conflict, siblings, brother-sister bond, friendship, alliances, betrayal, mentor trust, found family, rival factions

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Burn

Julianna Baggott · 2014 · Pure

In a shattered world split between Dome and outcasts, rival survivors race toward a dangerous final choice.

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Characterization labels: young protagonists · flawed characters · morally conflicted · strong heroine · brooding hero · reluctant leader · depressed character · dynamic supporting character

Relationships labels: love triangle · romance · friendship · family conflict · parent-child conflict · loyalty tests · betrayal · power struggle · partnership · sibling bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.0944

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Perfect

Cecelia Ahern · 2017 · Flawed

On the run after being branded an outcast, a teen must expose a brutal system before it destroys everyone she loves.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · teen protagonist · fugitive · reluctant leader · character growth · smart protagonist · brave protagonist · morally conflicted · supportive family · careful planner

Relationships labels: love triangle · romance subplot · family support · trust issues · mentor betrayal · found ally · sister relationship · father-daughter tension · romantic rivalry · friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1007

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Queen

Aimee Carter · 2015 · The Blackcoat Rebellion

A masked rebel must expose a corrupt ruler’s secret and survive the revolution, love triangle, and rising body count.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · rebel leader · masked identity · strong heroine · impulsive protagonist · maturing protagonist · strategic leader · cold strategist · sadistic villain · evil ruler · love interest · best friend · ally · underused side character · dual identity

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic rivalry · breakup · loyalty conflict · brother-sister bond · found family · friendship · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1111

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Children of Eden

Joey Graceffa, Laura L. Sullivan · 2016 · Children of Eden

In a controlled post-apocalyptic city, an illegal second-born girl escapes hiding and gets pulled into rebellion and secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · sheltered protagonist · rebellious heroine · willful · determined · reckless · naive

Relationships labels: family secrecy · parent-child conflict · sibling bond · twin bond · friendship · betrayal · love triangle · bisexual love triangle · romantic tension · found friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1147

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Fortune Falls

Lou Vane · 2021

A teen leadership camp is stranded by a deadly outbreak, forcing a group of students to survive the mountains together.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen ensemble · female lead · strong heroine · coming of age · flawed protagonist · character growth · practical characters · mature teens · misfit teens · found family · well-developed characters · underdeveloped characters

Relationships labels: love triangle · found family · forced proximity · friend group · group bonds · romantic tension · friendship bonds · jealousy · loyalty · betrayal · community conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1162

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Raging Sea

Michael Buckley · 2016 · Undertow

On the run and hunted, Lyric must rescue her loved ones and stop a second wave of invasion before it's too late.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong female lead · teen protagonist · reluctant leader · badass heroine · stubborn protagonist · whiny protagonist · annoying protagonist · snarky sidekick · protective friend · alpha prince · villain CEO · powerful hybrid children

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic tension · best friends · friendship focus · betrayal · hostage dynamic · family rescue · grudging alliance · forbidden romance · fiancee conflict · group loyalty · mentor-student

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1162

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Ruins

Dan Wells · 2014 · Partials Sequence

A teen hero races across a ruined world to stop humans and Partials from wiping each other out.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · strong heroine · chosen one trope · moral protagonist · leader figure · brave character · humorous side character · complex side characters · conflicted character

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic triangle · friendship · found family · family bonds · sibling relationships · human-partial coexistence · species conflict · rivalry · romantic choice

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1171

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Salt & Stone

Victoria Scott · 2015 · Fire & Flood

In a deadly survival race, Tella must cross ocean and mountain stages to win a cure for her brother.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · strong female lead · growth arc · independence arc · leader role · protective love interest · suspicious newcomers · animal companions · determined competitor · emotionally conflicted

Relationships labels: sibling bond · romantic tension · found family · team alliance · friendship under pressure · protective partner · trust issues · rivalry · loyal companions

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1178

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Rebels of Eden

Joey Graceffa · 2018 · Children of Eden

In a controlled future Earth, a young rebel must choose between saving loved ones and ending a system that runs humanity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · reluctant leader · misunderstood hero · brave protagonist · selfless protagonist · determined heroine · teen protagonists · antagonist

Relationships labels: love triangle · polyamory · sapphic romance · family reunification · romantic rivalry · friendship loyalty · found family · betrayal · sacrifice for others

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1188

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Seven Crowns

E.V. Everest · 2022 · Shadows & Starlight

A 16-year-old foster kid learns she’s a hidden royal heir and must survive assassins, rivals, and secrets on another world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · foster child · waitress · liar · orphaned heroine · strong female lead · independent heroine · reluctant heir · secretly royal · smart heroine · stubborn heroine · adaptable heroine · mature for age · love interests · hacker · mentoring stranger · royal siblings · distinct side characters

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · love triangle · romantic tension · betrayal · trust issues · family separation · sibling separation · power struggle · rivalry · allies and enemies · protective mentors

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1189

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Mockingjay

Suzanne Collins · 2010 · The Hunger Games

A traumatized teen becomes the face of a revolution while war, propaganda, and betrayal push her to the edge.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant hero · traumatized protagonist · survivor · propaganda pawn · imperfect heroine · morally conflicted characters · brainwashed captive · ruthless leader · manipulative leadership

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship · sibling bond · mentor relationship · trauma bond · betrayal · power imbalance · romantic tension · forbidden love

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1200

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Enders

Lissa Price · 2014 · Starters

A chip-bound teen must uncover who controls her mind before a hidden enemy turns her own body into a weapon.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · whiny protagonist · strong-willed heroine · moral ambiguity · mystery antagonist · manipulative ally · younger brother · loyal friend · new love interest

Relationships labels: siblings · brother-sister bond · friendship · romantic triangle · forced romance · betrayal · manipulation · trust issues · parent-child mystery · protective bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1205

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