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Characterization labels used: survivor, fierce heroine, brave heroine, resourceful teen, isolated boy, controlled upbringing, compassionate outsider, stubborn, pragmatic, morally gray

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Cover of Orleans by Sherri L. Smith

Orleans

Sherri L. Smith · 2013

A fierce teen in a quarantined, blood-typed Orleans fights to save a newborn while an outsider scientist seeks a cure.

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Characterization labels: fierce heroine · resourceful protagonist · hardy survivor · brave girl · scrappy character · cynical character · hardened survivor · naive outsider · bland male lead · protective caregiver · scientist character · teen protagonist · determined protagonist · strong female lead · capable warrior

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Distance: 0.1086

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Cover of Last Ones Left Alive by Sarah Davis-Goff

Last Ones Left Alive

Sarah Davis-Goff · 2019

A trained teen survivor leaves her island home in post-apocalyptic Ireland, pushing a wounded companion toward rumored safety.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · young woman · trained survivor · fierce protagonist · isolated upbringing · emotionally guarded · resourceful · brave · determined · self-reliant · complex protagonist · plucky · fierce

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Distance: 0.1100

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Cover of The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey

The Infinite Sea

Rick Yancey · 2014 · The 5th Wave

After an alien assault, Cassie and other survivors face mistrust, shifting loyalties, and a dangerous new phase of the war.

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Characterization labels: teen survivors · child soldiers · reluctant leader · abrasive heroine · sassy heroine · damaged characters · loyal protector · survival-driven · morally gray · backstory-driven

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Distance: 0.1153

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Cover of Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick

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

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Distance: 0.1166

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Cover of Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye

Blood Scion

Deborah Falaye · 2022 · Blood Scion

A hidden-power teen soldier infiltrates a brutal regime, risking her humanity as she fights for survival and revenge.

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Characterization labels: morally gray protagonist · fierce heroine · driven protagonist · brave protagonist · angry protagonist · survivor · antiheroic lead · complex characters · mature teens · child soldiers · oppressed characters · secondary allies

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Distance: 0.1191

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Cover of Supergirl, Volume 2: Girl in the World by Michael Green

Supergirl, Volume 2: Girl in the World

Michael Green · 2013 · Supergirl (2011)

An alien Supergirl struggles to adapt to Earth, make allies, and uncover the secrets of her origin.

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Characterization labels: alienated heroine · standoffish protagonist · angsty heroine · powerful heroine · traumatized survivor · wary protagonist · determined heroine · outsider · teenage attitude · cautious ally · brave friend

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Distance: 0.1280

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Cover of The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset

Suzanne Collins · 2010

In a post-apocalyptic dictatorship, a teen girl is forced into a televised death contest that ignites rebellion.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · teen protagonist · survivalist · resourceful · protective sister · reluctant hero · self-sacrificing · guarded emotions · morally complex · traumatized protagonist · symbolic heroine · strategic ally

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Distance: 0.1287

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Cover of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins · 2008 · The Hunger Games

A poor teen girl volunteers for a televised death match and must survive while navigating power, media, and love.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · female protagonist · survivalist · resourceful · cunning · independent · brave · prickly · guarded · flawed heroine · emotionally detached · complex protagonist · kindhearted boy · mentor · side characters

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Distance: 0.1293

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Cover of In the After by Demitria Lunetta

In the After

Demitria Lunetta · 2013 · In the After

A teen survivor and a silent toddler navigate a silent, monster-filled world, then uncover dangerous secrets in a refuge.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: resourceful heroine · kick-ass heroine · smart protagonist · resilient survivor · traumatized teen · protective caretaker · mature child character · toddler companion · rebellious protagonist · inquisitive heroine · flawed heroine · paranoid survivor

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Distance: 0.1305

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Cover of Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

Pandemonium

Lauren Oliver · 2012 · Delirium

A grieving teen survives the wilds, infiltrates the resistance, and faces a dangerous new mission and new love.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: survivor heroine · strong heroine · character growth · grieving protagonist · resilient · resourceful · rebellious · naive love interest · damaged characters · vulnerable characters

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Distance: 0.1326

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