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Characterization labels used: amnesiac heroine, detached narrator, resilient heroine, fierce heroine, outsider protagonist, protective love interest, brooding love interest, secretive adults, annoying best friend, mysterious boy, emotionally complex boy, fearful children

Relationships labels used: love triangle, enemies to lovers, protective bond, romantic tension, friendship strain, community mistrust, parent-child loss, outsider status, suspicion, betrayal, power imbalance

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Thin Air

Rachel Caine · 2007 · Weather Warden

An amnesiac weather warden must recover her identity while a demon steals her life and factions turn against her.

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Characterization labels: amnesiac protagonist · strong female lead · kickass heroine · resourceful heroine · vulnerable heroine · snarky protagonist · powerful heroine · troubled love interest · temperamental character · manipulative antagonist · female ensemble · traumatized character · morally gray characters

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic tension · established couple · sister rivalry · protective friendship · demon impersonation · trust issues · family grief · loyalty conflict · power imbalance · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1020

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Endless

Amanda Gray · 2013

A teen with psychic touches and past-life dreams uncovers a time-crossing love tied to Romanov Russia.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: isolated heroine · quiet heroine · artist protagonist · brooding love interest · new boy · protective love interest · tough exterior · complex friend · stern father · secretive adult · mysterious boy · level-headed heroine

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship · father-daughter relationship · soulmates · past-life lovers · insta-love · forbidden romance · loyal friendship · romantic rivalry · protective bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1207

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The Reader

M.K. Harkins · 2018 · Immortal

An amnesiac teen enters a hidden mind-reader community and becomes the key to a prophecy, war, and romance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: amnesiac heroine · proactive heroine · strong heroine · feisty heroine · kickass heroine · curious heroine · vulnerable heroine · protective hero · brooding hero · grumpy love interest · kind love interest · jealous rival · kind doctor · supportive sister · loyal friend

Relationships labels: love triangle · soulmate bond · rivalry · jealousy · betrayal · friendship · protective bond · found family · cousins · parent-child bond · romantic suspense

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1220

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Reap

Casey L. Bond · 2014 · The Harvest Saga

In a caste-divided future, a village harvester is pulled into rebellion while torn between loyalty, love, and survival.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong female lead · stubborn heroine · spunky heroine · relatable heroine · compassionate protagonist · mature heroine · mysterious newcomer · love interests · best friend in love · antagonistic male lead · bullied heroine · secret identity · special chosen one

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship tension · best friends · forbidden romance · engagement conflict · forced marriage · power imbalance · abusive relationship · romantic rivalry · loyalty conflict · family secrets · guardian-child bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1226

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Masque of the Red Death

Bethany Griffin · 2012 · Masque of the Red Death

In a plague-ravaged city, a grieving girl with a life-saving mask is pulled into secrets, revolt, and a dangerous love triangle.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: suicidal protagonist · depressed heroine · grieving daughter · brooding love interest · tattooed love interest · mysterious aristocrat · scientist parent · rebellious leader · younger siblings caretaker · morally ambiguous · flawed heroine · secretive characters

Relationships labels: love triangle · siblings · friendship · family betrayal · romance · power struggle · parent-child conflict · loyalty conflict · alliance · betrayal · protective caregiving · rival suitors

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1227

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Carrie Ryan · 2009 · The Forest of Hands and Teeth

A teen in a fenced village must confront zombies, secrets, and a choice between duty, love, and escape.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: selfish heroine · strong-willed heroine · curious heroine · obsessive heroine · angsty teen · one-dimensional characters · emotionally detached · survival-focused · reluctant believer · authoritarian leaders

Relationships labels: love triangle · sibling conflict · best friends · betrothal · marriage pressure · romantic rivalry · family loss · community bonds · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1241

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Weapon

Lynette Noni · 2019 · Whisper

A fugitive heroine races to uncover her past, survive betrayal, and stop a power-hungry scientist in a twisty finale.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · powerful protagonist · oblivious protagonist · determined protagonist · protective character · secretive character · manipulative antagonist · scientist antagonist · rebel characters · found family

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship · found family · betrayal · romantic tension · siblings · family secret · mentor-like protection · enemy to ally · ally to enemy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1255

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The Cure

K.A. Riley · 2021 · The Cure Chronicles

A poor teen enters a deadly elite training program for a cure, only to uncover the society’s hidden cruelty.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · passive heroine · naive protagonist · tough heroine · emotionally reactive · protective love interest · handsome love interest · authority figure love interest · childhood friend · father secrets · sick mother · younger sibling · aristocratic family · ruling class · rebellious streak · survivor heroine · chosen one trope

Relationships labels: love triangle · childhood friends · forced proximity · protective romance · power imbalance · class-crossed romance · family responsibility · sibling bond · parent-child tension · friend betrayal · romantic tension · rival loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1260

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Pandemic

Yvonne Ventresca · 2014

A traumatized teen stockpiles for disaster, then must survive a deadly flu outbreak while her town falls apart.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: anxious protagonist · paranoid protagonist · germaphobe · hoarder · resourceful teen · withdrawn teen · survivor arc · pessimistic protagonist · likable love interest · levelheaded character · traumatized teen

Relationships labels: love triangle · friend triangle · best friends · parent-child separation · absent parents · found family · romantic tension · trust issues · community support · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1297

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Born

Tara Brown · 2012 · Born

A solitary survivor must break her rules and risk everything when strangers bring danger, loyalty, and love to her cabin.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · female lead · survivalist · stoic protagonist · socially isolated · awkward heroine · badass heroine · independent heroine · brooding male lead · charming male lead · animal companion · protective older brother · sassy girl · control issues

Relationships labels: love triangle · found family · sibling bond · mentor-child bond · romantic rivalry · female friendship · brother rivalry · protective relationship · dependency · trust issues

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1304

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Deviants

Maureen McGowan · 2012 · Dust Chronicles

In a dust-ravaged domed city, a teen girl with dangerous hidden powers must protect her brother and outrun a system built to destroy them.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: orphan protagonist · protective sibling · emotionally volatile heroine · resourceful heroine · morally conflicted protagonist · male love interests · secretive authorities · disabled sibling

Relationships labels: sibling bond · romantic triangle · forbidden romance · parent-child betrayal · protective dependency · friendship · authority conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1321

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Fractured

Teri Terry · 2013 · Slated

An amnesiac teen’s returning memories expose hidden loyalties, dangerous secrets, and a trap set by those she trusts.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: amnesiac protagonist · split identity · multiple selves · traumatized teen · secretive mentor · manipulative authority · rebellious fighter · moral ambiguity · complex characters · strong heroine

Relationships labels: Stockholm syndrome · manipulative relationship · romantic tension · love triangle · family tension · mother-daughter · sibling bond · mentor-student · betrayal · trust issues · protective love · community conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1342

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