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Characterization labels used: badass heroine, cold soldier, emotionless protagonist, character growth, morally conflicted, tactician, protective hero, leader, mentor, villain leader, secondary cast

Relationships labels used: romantic duo, slow-burn romance, healthy relationship, relationship conflict, mutual protection, friendship, found family, mentor-protégé, community conflict, humans versus reboots

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Facets of Revolution

T.A. White · 2022 · The Firebird Chronicles

Returning home to face buried secrets and a dangerous rite, Kira must protect her loved ones and survive betrayal.

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Characterization labels: badass heroine · strong heroine · underdog · chosen one · sacrificial protagonist · loyal protagonist · stubborn protagonist · damaged protagonist · suspicious protagonist · snarky heroine · silent warrior · protective hero · comic relief sidekick · large ensemble · deep secondary cast

Relationships labels: found family · romantic partnership · slow burn · banter couple · best friends · loyalty bond · family ties · mentor bond · brother-sister bond · friend betrayal · team loyalty · protective romance · soul bond

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Distance: 0.1347

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Three

Kristen Simmons · 2014 · Article 5

A fugitive teen couple searches ruined America for survivors and a hidden rebellion that could help them fight back.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · tortured hero · determined protagonist · protective male lead · teen rebels · supporting cast · moral ambiguity · survivor mentality · character growth · leader figure · double agent

Relationships labels: romantic couple · slow-burn romance · steady partnership · no love triangle · found family · friendship · protective bond · betrayal · trust issues · family conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1453

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Deception

C.J. Redwine · 2013 · Defiance

A grieving leader and his partner flee through a ruined world while a traitor hunts them from within.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young leader · reluctant leader · broken heroine · grieving heroine · revenge-driven heroine · strategic hero · scientific hero · compassionate leader · stubborn protagonist · self-sacrificing character · traumatized characters · resourceful survivors · secondary cast development · strong female lead (contested)

Relationships labels: romantic partnership · couple under strain · healthy communication · mutual support · leadership trust · sibling bond · protective friendship · found family · betrayal within group · platonic bond

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Distance: 0.1526

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Trials of Conviction

T.A. White · 2023 · The Firebird Chronicles

Kira races across dangerous worlds to rescue her loved ones, uncovering secrets that could reshape everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: badass heroine · strong female lead · ex soldier · salvager · loyal friend · protective ally · supportive partner · morally gray cast · complex characters · messy characters · brave child · impulsive teen · traitor figure · redeemed suspect · mentor figure · supporting ensemble · found family cast

Relationships labels: found family · soulmate bond · slow burn · romantic chemistry · team loyalty · sibling dynamics · parent-child bond · mentor-mentee · friendship bonds · protective partnership · betrayal and distrust · community ties · alliance building · sword and shield dynamic

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1563

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Let the Wind Rise

Shannon Messenger · 2026 · Sky Fall

Captured heroes, rising wind magic, and a final assault on a fortress decide freedom, love, and rule.

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Characterization labels: reluctant hero · sarcastic hero · non-macho male lead · caring hero · protective heroine · badass heroine · courage under pressure · captured heroine · redeemed character · villain with backstory · supportive sidekick · snarky side character · tough-to-vulnerable arc · character growth · character-driven

Relationships labels: slow burn · romantic tension · bonded pair · broken bond · rescue romance · love triangle · forced alliance · forbidden romance · friendship loyalty · family conflict · mentor-like support · rival attraction · group teamwork

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Distance: 0.1574

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Reboot

Amy Tintera · 2013 · Reboot

A lethal teenage soldier who was dead for 178 minutes must train a nearly human newcomer—and choose between orders and freedom.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: emotionless heroine · badass heroine · female soldier · elite fighter · ruthless soldier · stoic protagonist · conflicted heroine · humorous hero · adorable hero · morally stubborn hero · roommate character · strong female lead · tough girl

Relationships labels: opposites attract · slow-burn romance · forbidden romance · mentor trainee · friendship · roommates · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1589

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The Gender Fall

Bella Forrest · 2017 · The Gender Game

In a gender-split dystopia, Violet and Viggo fight injury, betrayal, and war while racing toward another cliffhanger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · injured protagonist · resilient survivor · impulsive heroine · strategic leader · former warden · secondary character development · character-driven series · morally divided factions

Relationships labels: romantic couple · slow-burn romance · engaged couple · loyalty bonds · family ties · team dynamics · trust

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Distance: 0.1598

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The Mask Falling

Samantha Shannon · 2024 · The Bone Season

A traumatized rebel navigates Parisian intrigue, shifting loyalties, and a dangerous bond while Scion tightens its grip.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: impulsive heroine · clairvoyant protagonist · young leader · resilient survivor · traumatized protagonist · badass heroine · protective male lead · immortal being · rebel leader · layered characters

Relationships labels: slow burn romance · bonded pair · protector-protected dynamic · equal partnership · romantic tension · trust issues · betrayal · allies and enemies · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1621

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Fire in His Spirit

Ruby Dixon · 2018 · Fireblood Dragon

A reluctant fort leader must confront a memory-fractured dragon who claims her as his mate in a ruined, dangerous world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant leader · insecure heroine · self-doubting heroine · possessive hero · protective hero · amnesiac hero · confused hero · patient hero · alpha male · vulnerable hero · supporting cast focus

Relationships labels: mate bond · slow-burn romance · forced separation · protective pairing · community leadership · sister relationship · found family · romantic tension · communication barrier · power imbalance

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Distance: 0.1636

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The Q

Amy Tintera · 2022

In a walled quarantine zone, a local teen must escort a kidnapped outsider to safety before his temporary immunity runs out.

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Characterization labels: badass heroine · snarky heroine · tough girl · resourceful heroine · charismatic hero · golden retriever hero · sunshine hero · politician's son · gang leader daughter · lieutenant · female leadership · coming-of-age · mature teens · reluctant leader · selfless hero · sarcastic characters

Relationships labels: opposites attract · banter romance · slow burn · budding romance · chemistry · found family · faction loyalty · family conflict · father-daughter tension · rival territories · friends support

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1647

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Defy the Fates

Claudia Gray · 2019 · Constellation

In a galaxy-spanning war, a mech and a human-mech hybrid fight to save each other and win freedom for all.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong female protagonist · selfless protagonist · tough soldier · loyal soldier · advanced AI · mech protagonist · human-mech hybrid · villainous antagonist · God complex · kindhearted hero · determined hero · complex characters

Relationships labels: romance · slow burn · enemies to lovers · healthy relationship · self-sacrifice dynamic · miscommunication · separation reunion · loyalty bond · creator created conflict · friendship · alliance

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Distance: 0.1680

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Stranded

Rosalind Tate · 2020 · The Shorten Chronicles

Two university students vanish through a lift into an altered 1925 England and must solve the portal to get home.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · young adult protagonist · headstrong heroine · anxious heroine · strong-willed · stubborn · resourceful · likable cast · well-developed characters · secondary character depth · dog companion · rich male love interest · socially awkward outsider · rule-breaking protagonist

Relationships labels: slow burn romance · romantic tension · working together · acquaintances to allies · found family · mentor figure · host-guest dynamic · protective companionship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1691

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