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Characterization labels used: teen protagonists, survivors, guilt-ridden survivor, strong female lead, leader figure, cowardly character, enigmatic character, mysterious stranger, hunted survivors, morally conflicted characters, traumatized teens, resourceful characters, unaffected immune characters, violent antagonists, intelligent antagonists

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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: 0.1217

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Cover of Shadows by Ilsa J. Bick

Shadows

Ilsa J. Bick · 2012 · Ashes Trilogy

In a ruined post-EMP world, Alex and other survivors navigate shifting loyalties, evolving monsters, and relentless danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · survivor · fighter · independent heroine · fierce protagonist · traumatized character · morally compromised characters · cartoonishly evil villains · ruthless survivors · captive protagonist · evolving antagonists · psychologically distinct voices · adult authority figures · young survivors

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Distance: 0.1330

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Cover of Alive by Scott Sigler

Alive

Scott Sigler · 2015 · The Generations Trilogy

A teen girl wakes in a coffin with no memory and must lead other survivors through a dark, dangerous mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · female lead · amnesiac protagonist · flawed heroine · reluctant leader · strong-willed · resourceful · panic-driven · group of teens · supporting ensemble · likable characters · character development · survivors · antagonists

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1358

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Cover of Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer

Hearts Still Beating

Brooke Archer · 2024

A medicated former zombie reunites with her ex-best friend in a fragile island refuge as love, fear, and danger collide.

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Characterization labels: teen girls · queer protagonists · former zombie · medicated survivor · fierce survivor · angsty protagonist · guilt-ridden character · protective character · disabled protagonist · chronic pain · impaired mobility · strong female leads · morally damaged characters · traumatized characters · love interest turned enemy · monster redemption

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1379

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Cover of Shade's Children by Garth Nix

Shade's Children

Garth Nix · 1997 · Shade's Children

In a ruined future where children vanish at fourteen, escaped teens join a mysterious AI-led resistance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · mysterious mentor · AI character · morally ambiguous guardian · rebellious youth · survivor protagonist · battle-hardened leader · eccentric character · cynical character · resourceful characters

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Distance: 0.1380

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Cover of Zombie Rules by David Achord

Zombie Rules

David Achord · 2013 · Zombie Rules

A 16-year-old prepper-in-training survives a zombie outbreak and the worse danger of ruthless living survivors.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonist · prepper mentor · Vietnam veteran · bullied teen · genius protagonist · resourceful survivor · proactive hero · male gaze · hormonal teen · old soul · feisty girl · helpless female characters · competent survivor · depressed teen · traumatized survivor

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Distance: 0.1398

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Cover of Ever After by Olivia Vieweg

Ever After

Olivia Vieweg · 2020

Two young women flee a barricaded safe zone, surviving zombies, grief, and a troubling transformation.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage girls · young women · survivors · grieving protagonist · guilt-ridden protagonist · mentally ill protagonist · hallucinating protagonist · infected character · transformation arc · resourceful survivor · snarky character · emotion-driven characters · female protagonists

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1399

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Cover of Deception by Teri Terry

Deception

Teri Terry · 2018 · Dark Matter

In a plague-ravaged UK, two teens search for truth and each other while survivors with strange powers are hunted.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · survivor · immune character · carrier · ghost character · scientist figure · mysterious character · shady character · strong female lead · bullish male lead · possessive character · shady authority figure · new survivor group

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Distance: 0.1403

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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: 0.1430

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Cover of The Survival Game by Nicky Singer

The Survival Game

Nicky Singer · 2018

In a climate-ravaged future, a teenage refugee must travel north with a silent boy while borders, law, and conscience close in.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen girl protagonist · resourceful heroine · hardened survivor · traumatized protagonist · mature beyond age · strong-willed · pragmatic · emotionally guarded · moral conflict · mute child · silent companion · young refugee · illegal immigrant · grandmother · fearful but brave · self-preserving

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1433

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Cover of In the End by Demitria Lunetta

In the End

Demitria Lunetta · 2014 · In the After

A lone survivor must enter a brutal prison colony to rescue a child and uncover who can stop the outbreak.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen survivor · resourceful heroine · kickass heroine · single-minded protagonist · reckless protagonist · protective ally · male guardian · scientist villain · serial predator · corrupt authority · broken survivor · strong female lead

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1438

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Cover of The Other Side of Dawn by John Marsden

The Other Side of Dawn

John Marsden · 2007 · Tomorrow

As war nears its end, Ellie is separated from her friends and pushed through capture, escape, and a final fight for survival.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · ensemble cast · strong heroine · imperfect heroine · resourceful · brave · stubborn · self-centered (mixed) · annoying protagonist (mixed) · realistic characters · rounded characters · traumatized · PTSD · orphan · captured protagonist · children in danger · young guerrillas · ordinary teens under pressure

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Distance: 0.1438

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