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Characterization labels used: female scholar, cryptographer, linguist, nerdy heroine, competent heroine, socially awkward, resourceful heroine, military hero, enigmatic ally, intellectual protagonists, young assassin, anti-hero, scientist hero, tall heroine, clumsy heroine, strong female protagonist

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Cover of Beyond by Maureen A. Miller

Beyond

Maureen A. Miller · 2012 · Beyond

A recent graduate is abducted by humanoid aliens and must choose between returning home or staying with the warrior she loves.

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Characterization labels: intelligent heroine · resourceful heroine · strong female lead · young woman · aspiring engineer · nerdy heroine · brave heroine · brooding love interest · stoic warrior · scientist · mad scientist · leader · artificial intelligence · humanoid aliens · awkward scientist · relatable heroine

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Distance: 0.1163

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Cover of The End of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas

The End of Mr. Y

Scarlett Thomas · 2006

A PhD student finds a cursed rare book and is pulled into a mind-travel mystery about reality, time, and thought.

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Characterization labels: female academic · PhD student · curious heroine · flawed protagonist · intellectual heroine · obsessive reader · messy protagonist · sexually active protagonist · poor student · strong-willed · mentally complex

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Distance: 0.1337

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Cover of Corruption by Jessica Shirvington

Corruption

Jessica Shirvington · 2014 · Disruption

A betrayed heroine fights a corrupt corporation, battles trust issues, and risks everything to win back love and freedom.

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Characterization labels: female protagonist · kickass heroine · antiheroic heroine · manipulative · resourceful · witty · flawed heroine · hacker · loyal friend · protective love interest · sassy protagonist · vulnerable heroine · determined protagonist · morally conflicted · badass heroine

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Distance: 0.1351

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Cover of Quicker by Laurence E. Dahners

Quicker

Laurence E. Dahners · 2012 · Ell Donsaii

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

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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

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Distance: 0.1401

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Cover of The Warden by Daniel M. Ford

The Warden

Daniel M. Ford · 2023 · The Warden

A newly graduated necromancer is sent to a remote village, where oddities force her to protect a town that fears her.

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Characterization labels: aristocratic heroine · intelligent heroine · arrogant protagonist · snarky protagonist · ambitious protagonist · female necromancer · strong female lead · character growth · snobby academic · reluctant protector

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Distance: 0.1440

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Cover of Slow River by Nicola Griffith

Slow River

Nicola Griffith · 1999

A traumatized heiress rebuilds her life through identity theft, queer love, and a high-stakes wastewater job in the near future.

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Characterization labels: young woman protagonist · privileged heroine · heiress · resourceful woman · competent worker · hacker · thief · grifter · morally compromised · traumatized protagonist · self-reinvention · coming-of-age · strong heroine · flawed characters · female ensemble

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Distance: 0.1441

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Cover of A Gathering of Gargoyles by Meredith Ann Pierce

A Gathering of Gargoyles

Meredith Ann Pierce · 1998 · Darkangel Trilogy

A young heroine sets out on a riddle-led quest to save her world, her husband, and the lost guardians.

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Characterization labels: female hero · coming of age · naive heroine · independent heroine · quiet strength · brave heroine · self-discovery · destiny-driven · victim-turned-agent · traumatized hero · oblivious protagonist · loyal friend · complex protagonist

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Distance: 0.1459

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Cover of Dangerous Talents by Frankie Robertson

Dangerous Talents

Frankie Robertson · 2012 · Vinlanders' Saga

A stranded modern woman enters a mythic Viking world of magic, war, and romance, and must choose between home and love.

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Characterization labels: competent heroine · strong heroine · independent woman · cautious heroine · trust issues · level-headed protagonist · alpha hero · grumpy hero · socially awkward hero · morally ambiguous hero · competent side character · mistrustful heroine · heroic rescuer

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Distance: 0.1489

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Cover of Taken by Alison Aimes

Taken

Alison Aimes · 2020 · The Condemned

A fugitive breeder and a condemned rebel are forced together on a brutal prison planet where survival means trust, revenge, and desire.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · resourceful heroine · smart heroine · brave heroine · alpha hero · protective hero · commanding hero · anti-hero · leader · resistance fighter · convict · breeder · scientist · captive · villainous ruler · corrupt authority

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Distance: 0.1495

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Cover of Dark Horse by Michelle Diener

Dark Horse

Michelle Diener · 2022 · Class 5

An abducted human teams with a sentient ship AI and an alien captain amid interstellar politics and a dangerous secret.

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Characterization labels: female protagonist · human heroine · linguist · resourceful heroine · smart heroine · loyal heroine · kindhearted heroine · traumatized survivor · alien captain · AI character · sentient AI · emergent intelligence · cunning ally · moral guide · mysterious survivor · protective hero · character-driven · underestimated heroine · competent FMC

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Distance: 0.1496

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Cover of Saving Verakko by Victoria Aveline

Saving Verakko

Victoria Aveline · 2021 · Clecanian

A stranded human woman and a grumpy alien must survive the wilderness—and each other—while secrets threaten their bond.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · pragmatic heroine · independent heroine · resourceful heroine · survivalist heroine · grumpy hero · broody hero · protective hero · secretive hero · competent heroine · tech-savvy hero · stubborn heroine · badass heroine

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Distance: 0.1506

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