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Similar in plot structure

These books are ranked using the plot structure labels extracted for Wild Seed.

Plot structure labels used: centuries-spanning, origin story, prequel, chronological first, multi-part, time jumps, slow build, series setup

Focused on “slow fall” where exact label matches exist.

This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their plot structure embeddings are close.

Cover of The First Heretic by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

The First Heretic

Aaron Dembski-Bowden · 2017 · The Horus Heresy

A disgraced religious legion seeks truth beyond the galaxy and instead finds the first steps into Chaos.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1471

Cover of Absolute Superman (2024-) #1 by Jason Aaron

Absolute Superman (2024-) #1

Jason Aaron · 2024 · Absolute Superman (2024) (Single Issues)

A reimagined Superman origin follows a class-divided Kryptonian survivor fighting exploitation on Earth with a sentient suit.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1342

Cover of Sex Criminals, Vol. 1: One Weird Trick by Matt Fraction

Sex Criminals, Vol. 1: One Weird Trick

Matt Fraction · 2014 · Sex Criminals

Two lonely strangers discover their orgasms stop time, then use the impossible power for sex, love, and a bank heist.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1368

Cover of The Towers of the Sunset by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

The Towers of the Sunset

L.E. Modesitt Jr. · 1993 · The Saga of Recluce

A young noble flees an arranged marriage and helps found a new island settlement amid magic, politics, and rivalry.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1426

Cover of Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime by Kelly Thompson

Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime

Kelly Thompson, Sophie Campbell · 2015 · Jem and the Holograms

A shy teen singer uses a holographic alter ego to front her band, sparking rivalry, romance, and glam-rock drama.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1464

Cover of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight #1 by Brynne Stephens

Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight #1

Brynne Stephens, Anne McCaffrey · 1991 · Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight

A young noblewoman and dragon riders face a planetary threat as hidden bonds, lore, and time travel reshape Pern.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1474

Cover of Soul Hunter by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

Soul Hunter

Aaron Dembski-Bowden · 2010 · Night Lords

A renegade Night Lords warband fights for survival, unity, and vengeance while a prophetic warrior sees trouble ahead.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1518

Cover of Galactic North by Alastair Reynolds

Galactic North

Alastair Reynolds · 2007 · Revelation Space

Eight linked Revelation Space stories trace humanity’s far-future evolution, factions, and secrets across millennia.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1526