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Kaitlin Ward

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Characterization labels used: socially awkward protagonist, anxious protagonist, aspiring scientist, geology nerd, coming-of-age arc, dynamic protagonist, relatable heroine, brave heroine, resourceful heroine, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, reluctant leader, smart side character, protective leader, insular community

Relationships labels used: toxic friendship, peer pressure, romantic subplot, found family, friendship, trust, group cohesion, betrayal, protective bond, social rivalry, romance

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Vortex

S.J. Kincaid · 2013 · Insignia

A rebellious cadet in a corporate-run future must choose between career advancement, friends, and his ideals.

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Characterization labels: stubborn protagonist · arrogant protagonist · rebellious protagonist · idealistic protagonist · reckless protagonist · self-destructive protagonist · smart protagonist · hyperintelligent protagonist · immature teen · loyal friend · fierce heroine · strong female character · sarcastic supporting cast · morally resistant protagonist · anti-authority

Relationships labels: friend group · found family · romance subplot · rivalry · friendship tested · loyalty conflict · mentor-student tension · betrayal · power imbalance · protective friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1210

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Shiny Happy People

Clay McLeod Chapman · 2025

A traumatized teen investigates a viral party drug that makes her town eerily perfect—and dangerously not themselves.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen girl protagonist · adopted protagonist · anxious protagonist · straight-edge protagonist · outsider protagonist · new kid ally · mysterious outsider · perfectionist · smart protagonist · controlling protagonist · traumatized protagonist · loner

Relationships labels: adoptive family · best friends · brother-sister relationship · romantic tension · friendship under pressure · peer pressure · trust issues · community conformity · family trauma · protective alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1352

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The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

Brandon Sanderson · 2023

An amnesiac traveler wakes in medieval England and must piece together his identity before his pursuers catch him.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable protagonist · antihero · snarky protagonist · self-deprecating · lovable fool · bumbling hero · screwup protagonist · unlikely hero · adult protagonist · character growth · redeemable lead · secondary characters

Relationships labels: found allies · romance subplot · friendship · group dynamic · betrayal · dependency

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1356

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The Girl and the Glim

India Swift · 2017

A shy new kid at school discovers only she can see mysterious creatures tied to fear, friendship, and danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: awkward protagonist · anxious protagonist · shy protagonist · small-for-age protagonist · outcast · brave protagonist · spunky protagonist · relatable protagonist · bully target · well-meaning parents · distinct side characters

Relationships labels: friendship · new friendship · missing old friends · bullying · peer clique · parent-child · found companionship · protective ally · classmate tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1363

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Uglies, The Collector's Set

Scott Westerfeld · 2009 · Uglies

In a future where turning pretty is mandatory at 16, one girl’s choices expose the cost of beauty control.

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Characterization labels: flawed heroine · unsympathetic protagonist · morally ambiguous character · selfish protagonist · resourceful character · rebel heroine · character growth · personality change · confused protagonist · antagonist not purely evil

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · love triangle · romantic tension · betrayal · rivalry · dependency · community bonds · friendship conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1397

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The Awakening

K.E. Ganshert, Katie Ganshert · 2015 · The Gifting

A teen with hidden powers goes on the run, joining an underground resistance while a dangerous truth about her role emerges.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · frustrated heroine · insecure heroine · impulsive heroine · stubborn heroine · self-doubting protagonist · protective love interest · chosen one figure · gifted group · secondary cast ensemble · questioning authority

Relationships labels: romantic subplot · protective relationship · teens in love · friendship group · found family · family ties · mentor loss · rivalry · jealousy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1401

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Criminal Destiny

Gordon Korman · 2016 · Masterminds

Freed cloned kids race through the real world to expose a secret experiment while dodging capture and moral collapse.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: smart kids · teen protagonists · cloned children · naive outsiders · resourceful · brave · fugitives · runaways · morally conflicted · character development · group dynamics · skillful · reluctant criminals

Relationships labels: found family · friend group · betrayal · loyalty · group teamwork · affection · trust issues · romance tension · family identity · power imbalance · friendship under pressure

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1437

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Electro

Javier Ruescas, Manu Carbajo · 2015 · Saga Electro

A teen wakes to a ruined future world, then follows a mystery diary and a fugitive companion to uncover what happened.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · fugitive heroine · reluctant survivor · mysterious scientist · opposite-personality duo · character evolution · strong heroine · ordinary protagonist · resourceful heroine

Relationships labels: romance · opposites attract · buddy duo · protective partnership · friendship · family loss · trust · dependent relationship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1441

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What Feeds Below

Tatiana Schlote-Bonne · 2026

Two orphaned best friends guide tourists through a deadly underground Void, until a rescue mission forces one deeper than ever.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: cautious protagonist · risk-taking friend · orphan protagonist · young adult protagonists · botanist protagonist · healer protagonist · loyal friend · codependent dynamic · anxious protagonist · insecure protagonist · determined heroine · practical ally · protective friend · troubled friendship · unreliable character · immature characters

Relationships labels: best friends · found family · codependency · toxic friendship · approval seeking · loyalty · trust issues · estranged friend · childhood friend · sibling-like bond · friendship dependence · protective bond · antagonistic dynamic

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1441

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Blühender Verrat

Marie Graßhoff · 2022 · Spring Storm

A lucky outsider enters a power academy where cosmic abilities, rivalries, and a looming war reshape her future.

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Characterization labels: socially awkward protagonist · introverted protagonist · underestimated protagonist · self-doubting protagonist · strong female leads · rival mentor figure · mysterious character · ambitious student · loyal side characters · animal companion

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · rivalry · mentor-mentee · friend group · found family · queer romance · women loving women · classroom rivalry · protective bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1445

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Asfixia

Alex Mírez · 2016

After a toxic air catastrophe kills nearly everyone, one immune survivor uncovers hidden factions and a buried truth.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: imperfect protagonist · resourceful survivor · isolated heroine · immune heroine · curious protagonist · strong-willed · impulsive · morally ambiguous cast · brooding commander · comic relief · scientist · soldier · enigmatic character · supportive friend

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · mentor dynamic · romantic tension · unresolved romance · rival factions · friendship-bond · protective relationship · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1445

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Pandemic

Yvonne Ventresca · 2014

A traumatized teen stockpiles for disaster, then must survive a deadly flu outbreak while her town falls apart.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: anxious protagonist · paranoid protagonist · germaphobe · hoarder · resourceful teen · withdrawn teen · survivor arc · pessimistic protagonist · likable love interest · levelheaded character · traumatized teen

Relationships labels: love triangle · friend triangle · best friends · parent-child separation · absent parents · found family · romantic tension · trust issues · community support · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1448

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