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Characterization labels used: young prodigy, modest protagonist, shy protagonist, misfit girl, talented musician, apprentice, supportive mentors, jealous peers, mean girls, male-dominated environment, underestimated heroine, determined heroine, self-doubting heroine, gifted artist, child prodigy, supportive adult allies

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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.

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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: 0.1701

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Uninvited

Sophie Jordan · 2014 · Uninvited

In a near-future society, a teen prodigy is branded with a violent-gene test result and cast out of her old life.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: music prodigy · privileged teen · popular girl · naive protagonist · sympathetic protagonist · judgmental protagonist · love interest · fellow carrier · foster care background · supportive sibling

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1426

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Laurence E. Dahners · 2012 · Ell Donsaii

A shy, hyper-competent teen prodigy with superfast reflexes is swept into an Olympic terror plot.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · young heroine · shy protagonist · socially awkward · mathematical genius · athletic prodigy · superpowered heroine · competent hero · nice protagonist · likable protagonist · Mary Sue · wish-fulfillment heroine · underage protagonist · gifted student · selfless · humble

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1456

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Nova McBee · 2021 · Calculated

A kidnapped math prodigy must use her gift to survive criminals, reclaim her life, and choose revenge or justice.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: math prodigy · child prodigy · female protagonist · strong female lead · relatable heroine · captive · survivor · determined · resilient · cynical · bitterness · mentor figure · wise mentor · billionaire · off-limits son · criminal mastermind · villainess · bitter billionaire · handsome love interest

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1612

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Zahrah the Windseeker

Nnedi Okorafor · 2005

A bullied girl with plant-like hair enters a forbidden jungle to save her friend and discovers her own power.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: timid heroine · brave heroine · shy protagonist · young girl · female protagonist · imperfect heroine · resourceful heroine · outcast protagonist · bullied girl · curious friend · adventurous boy · wise mentor · lovable flawed heroine · self-confident growth · fearful but courageous

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1616

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Rite of Passage

Alexei Panshin · 2007

A girl on a generation ship faces a deadly survival trial that tests not just her body, but her values and society.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young heroine · precocious protagonist · spunky protagonist · female coming of age · intelligent heroine · flawed protagonist · reluctant daredevil · prejudiced protagonist · sheltered upbringing · father-daughter dynamic · mentor figure · young peer group

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1624

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Hungry

H.A. Swain · 2014

In a foodless future, a privileged teen begins feeling hunger and joins a hidden fight to bring real food back.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: privileged protagonist · teen heroine · hacker · rebellious girl · naive protagonist · young love interest · unreliable love interest · privileged love interest · rebel leader · scientist parents · best friend support · grandmother mentor

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1638

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Zodiac

Romina Russell · 2014 · Zodiac

A teen star-reader becomes the reluctant leader of her House and races across a zodiac galaxy to warn others of danger.

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Characterization labels: young heroine · inexperienced leader · reluctant leader · special ability · strong-willed · determined · naive · stubborn · loyal · nurturing · heroic · politically inexperienced · flawed characters · mature growth · supportive allies · villainous antagonist · love interests · troubled adults

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1655

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All Our Yesterdays

Cristin Terrill · 2021

A trapped teen must rewrite a ruined future by traveling into the past to stop the invention that caused it.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · young adult protagonists · female lead · future self · younger self · genius boy · science prodigy · resourceful heroine · hardened survivor · insecure girl · privileged girl · strong-willed · morally conflicted · tortured prisoner · ambitious inventor · complex villain · unstable genius · loyal sidekick · character-driven · character growth · transformation arc

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1656

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Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 1

Ichigo Takano · 2016 · Orange: The Complete Collection

A shy high schooler gets a letter from her future self urging her to save a new classmate from a tragic fate.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: shy heroine · timid protagonist · passive heroine · relatable protagonist · selfless friend · protective friend · popular boy · transfer student · supportive friend group · teen characters · emotionally burdened

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1665

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The Silver Metal Lover

Tanith Lee · 1999 · Silver Metal Lover

A sheltered teen in a post-disaster future falls for a lifelike robot musician and flees her privileged life.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: sheltered heroine · spoiled rich girl · passive protagonist · weepy teenager · naive protagonist · controlling mother · self-absorbed friends · charismatic robot · artistic robot · character growth · idealized lover · morally flawed humans · supportive side characters · dramatic heroine · misfit protagonist

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Distance: 0.1674

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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.

Why this is here

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

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1702

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