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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for Curtsies & Conspiracies.
Characterization labels used: intelligent heroine, resourceful heroine, curious heroine, devious heroine, mischievous heroine, Mary Sue (contested), self-assured heroine, proactive characters, good-hearted boy, evil genius students
Focused on “strong-willed” where exact label matches exist.
This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization embeddings are close.
A memory-haunted student navigates deadly university testing, political intrigue, and a growing resistance in a controlled future society.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: smart protagonist · overpowered protagonist · perfect heroine · resourceful heroine · stubborn heroine · analytical heroine · chosen one · student protagonist · young leader · moral protagonist
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.0936
In a ruined future America, a chosen graduate must survive a deadly university selection process while learning whom to trust.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: smart heroine · resourceful heroine · kindhearted protagonist · trusting protagonist · vulnerable protagonist · strong-willed protagonist · male love interest · competitors · future leaders · mentor figures · ruthless candidates
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1018
A teen trapped in a supermodel’s body races to expose a deadly corporate secret before it destroys everyone she loves.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: smart heroine · impulsive heroine · whiny heroine · resourceful heroine · strong female lead · bad boy love interest · protective hero · morally gray villain · power-hungry heir · supportive sister · comic relief friend · skeptical parent
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1159
A spaceborne princess must choose a wealthy match to save her family—until her lost first love reenters the season.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: resourceful heroine · smart heroine · practical heroine · feminist heroine · princess heroine · privileged protagonist · curvy heroine · smart inventor · engineering-minded protagonist · feisty heroine · snarky heroine · less-than-perfect hero · drunken father · flighty sister · secondary character depth · villainous relative
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1170
A human girl is mistaken for an alien princess and forced into a dangerous courtly deception that could spark war.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: strong heroine · smart heroine · sassy heroine · witty heroine · resourceful protagonist · reluctant participant · protective bodyguard · brooding prince · cold fiancé · alpha protector · rebellious heroine · realistic heroine · good girl / bad boy tension
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1178
A gifted teen girl in a rigid hold flees abuse, then discovers fire lizards and a path to belonging.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: gifted heroine · resourceful heroine · sensitive protagonist · misunderstood youth · abused child · strong female lead · artistic protagonist · independent heroine
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1184
A fifteen-year-old heir escapes forced marriage by joining a starship navy where sailing, rank, and danger rule.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: competent heroine · young protagonist · strong female lead · plucky heroine · driven protagonist · naive newcomer · quick learner · command potential · teen protagonist · idealistic
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1200
A teen girl who dies and is mysteriously revived races a ticking countdown and a hidden FBI case to stop disaster.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: smart heroine · strong heroine · snarky heroine · resourceful heroine · overachieving student · family caretaker · workaholic father · bipolar mother · mysterious love interest · stoner facade · bad-boy facade · loyal best friend · protective friend · secretive characters · brave protagonist · mature beyond age
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1203
A newly graduated necromancer is sent to a remote village, where oddities force her to protect a town that fears her.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: aristocratic heroine · intelligent heroine · arrogant protagonist · snarky protagonist · ambitious protagonist · female necromancer · strong female lead · character growth · snobby academic · reluctant protector
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1219
A truth-seeing space princess must outwit court conspiracies, war, and an arranged marriage to save herself and her realm.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: smart heroine · snarky heroine · resourceful protagonist · curious protagonist · courageous protagonist · teen princess · plucky princess · female bodyguards · loyal allies · political operator · wisecracking cast · villainous regent
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1231
A teen space refugee must survive a brutal multi-stage contest on Atlantis while love, politics, and war collide.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: nerdy heroine · awkward smart girl · strong female lead · resourceful protagonist · resilient heroine · brave heroine · compassionate heroine · talented heroine · smart heroine
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1242
A three-book time-travel fantasy following the Murray family through cosmic quests, spiritual battles, and big ideas.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: relatable heroine · angry heroine · stubborn heroine · insecure heroine · intelligent child · precocious child · genius child · misfit girl · charming character · flawed characters · eccentric guides · brilliant parents · humanized adult
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1244
