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These books are ranked using the characterization + relationships labels extracted for Parallel. Books rank higher when they are close on every selected axis.

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

This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization + relationships embeddings are close.

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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.

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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: 0.1006

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Marked

Bridget E. Baker · 2018 · Sins of Our Ancestors

In a virus-ravaged safe haven, a teen’s first kiss sparks a race to uncover family secrets and find a cure.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · reluctant heroine · strong female lead · imperfect protagonist · self-doubting protagonist · headstrong · resourceful · protective love interest · shy love interest · overprotective love interest · secondary adult characters · orphan · coming of age

Relationships labels: best friends to romance · crush · love triangle · family secrets · parent-child · guardian family · protective bond · romantic tension · rival suitors · community bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1062

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XVI

Julia Karr · 2011 · XVI

A teen girl dreads the day her society brands sixteen-year-olds as sexually available, then uncovers family secrets and a dangerous conspiracy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · reluctant protagonist · strong-willed heroine · protective older sister · best friend contrast · mysterious love interest · abusive stepfather · supportive grandparents · resistance member · rebel girl

Relationships labels: best friends · sister bond · mother-daughter · romance · love triangle · family secrets · abusive relationship · parent-child conflict · community support · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1085

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Rubinrot

Kerstin Gier · 2009 · Edelstein-Trilogie

A teen girl discovers she's the real time-travel heir in a secret family line and is swept into a hidden London intrigue.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · awkward heroine · naive protagonist · relatable heroine · brave heroine · clever heroine · immature protagonist · arrogant love interest · bossy love interest · mysterious love interest · secretive mother · perfect cousin · loyal best friend · mischievous friend · icy grandmother · protective family

Relationships labels: best friends · female friendship · cousin rivalry · family secrets · forbidden romance · insta-love · forced partnership · mentor tension · parent-child secrecy · family loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1151

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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: 0.1168

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The Warning

James Patterson · 2019

Two teens return to an evacuated town and uncover a hidden force behind the lockdown, strange behavior, and escalating danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · high school students · young adult leads · likeable teens · best friends · budding romance · intelligent heroine · superhuman protagonist · antagonist hidden late · adult characters underdeveloped · mouthy teens · immature teen voice · heroic family

Relationships labels: best friends · boyfriend/girlfriend tension · budding romance · childhood friends · family ties · mother's boyfriend · father-daughter/son family tie · community bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1198

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Code

Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs · 2013 · Virals

A teen pack’s geocache hunt turns into a deadly code game with bombs, secrets, and a race to stop a killer.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · alpha leader · smart teens · geeky friends · oblivious heroine · brooding love interest · protective pack · mature-for-age teen · homicidal villain · clueless parent · female rival

Relationships labels: friend group · pack bond · father-daughter · father's girlfriend · love triangle · crush · secret alliance · parental tension · romantic tension · friend betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1223

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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

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1238

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Crushed

G. Willow Wilson · 2015 · Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson

A teen superhero navigates a Valentine’s Day crush, family rules, and guest-star chaos in Jersey City.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · awkward teen · adorkable · funny heroine · sweet-natured · relatable protagonist · coming-of-age · love-struck · rule-bound family · protective brother · best friend · eligible suitor · deceptive love interest · female superhero

Relationships labels: best friends · unrequited love · crushes · love triangle · parent-child conflict · sibling boundaries · family approval · friend zone · friendship · dating · romantic betrayal · mentor-like crossover

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1261

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Novas

Lou Vane · 2022

A teen survivor team leaves refuge to seek supplies and answers in a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, amid rivalries and a love triangle.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · brave heroine · capable heroine · rival male leads · protective love interest · hilarious side character · reluctant trust · character growth · trauma shaped · resilient teens

Relationships labels: love triangle · found family · friendship bond · rivalry · romantic tension · unconditional support · group loyalty · friendship under stress · team dynamics

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1281

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The Countdown

Kimberly Derting · 2016 · The Taking

Abducted teen Kyra confronts alien origins, a strange countdown, and a world-ending threat in a final race for answers.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · feisty heroine · teen girl · alien hybrid · superpowered protagonist · love interest · brooding love interest · snarky rival · supporting cast · immature protagonist · badass heroine · kidnapped protagonist

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic rivalry · boyfriend girlfriend · father daughter · friend group · found family · betrayal · protective relationship · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1286

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Superman: Dawnbreaker

Matt de la Peña · 2019 · DC Icons

Teen Clark Kent discovers new powers and a town-wide mystery while Smallville hides a troubling secret.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage hero · kindhearted protagonist · nerdy protagonist · idealistic protagonist · supportive best friend · investigative friend · supportive parents · love interest · alien outsider

Relationships labels: best friends · found family · parent-child · platonic friendship · possible romance · love triangle · community conflict · corporate rivalry · mentorless growth · friendship under secrecy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1293

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