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Characterization labels used: stubborn heroine, numbers-obsessed heroine, special destiny, tough protagonist, snarky protagonist, bad boy love interest, good boy love interest, love interest rivalry, moral conflict, resilient heroine

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Cover of Gates of Thread and Stone by Lori M. Lee

Gates of Thread and Stone

Lori M. Lee · 2014 · Gates of Thread and Stone

A girl with hidden time magic hunts for her missing brother and uncovers secrets that could reshape her city.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · determined heroine · flawed protagonist · protective brother · mysterious love interest · secretive character · stubborn heroine · impulsive heroine · loyal character · resourceful heroine · naive heroine · self-sacrificing sibling · bad boy love interest · eccentric immortal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1173

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Chill Factor

Rachel Caine · 2005 · Weather Warden

A weather-controlling heroine races to Las Vegas to stop a power-drunk teen, while rival factions and hidden agendas close in.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: snarky heroine · strong heroine · reactive protagonist · determined protagonist · resourceful heroine · overmatched heroine · troubled teen · mysterious ally · morally compromised leaders · corrupt authority · protective love interest · martyr complex · tenacious heroine · emotionally battered protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1293

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The Farm

Emily McKay · 2012 · The Farm

Two twin sisters trapped in a blood-harvesting camp race to escape before their 18th birthday, with secrets closing in.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: protective heroine · stubborn heroine · argumentative heroine · resourceful heroine · autistic character · twin sisters · mysterious love interest · secretive character · bad boy love interest · moral ambiguity · supportive love interest · self-sacrificing

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1310

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Cover of Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Hourglass

Myra McEntire · 2011 · Hourglass

A grief-stricken teen who sees the past joins a secret time-travel world to stop a death and unravel her own gift.

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Characterization labels: snarky heroine · strong heroine · vulnerable heroine · kicks butt · brooding hero · supportive brother · loyal best friend · protective guardian · bad boy · mysterious love interest · empath · villain reveal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1334

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Cover of Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde

Because I Killed Him

Edith Birde · 2026

In a glittering future society where blood color decides status, a weaponless student must survive elite power games and forbidden love.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · male love interest · ruthless love interest · stubborn heroine · fierce heroine · smart heroine · loyal heroine · reserved protagonist · yearning love interest · side characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1338

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Cover of The Love Interest by Helen Comerford

The Love Interest

Helen Comerford · 2024 · The Love Interest

A teen girl cast as a superhero’s “love interest” fights the role, the system behind it, and her own feelings.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · reluctant heroine · female lead · snarky protagonist · anxious protagonist · strong female lead · boyish love interest · sweet love interest · awkward love interest · female rage · girlboss · coming of age

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Distance: 0.1359

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Cover of Was die Magie verlangt by Anna Benning

Was die Magie verlangt

Anna Benning · 2022 · Dark Sigils

A girl from London’s underclass is pulled into a mirror world, deadly magic, and a choice that could bind her forever.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: tough heroine · sarcastic heroine · impulsive protagonist · naive protagonist · strong-willed heroine · broken upbringing · orphan protagonist · mysterious characters · moral ambiguity · book boyfriend

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1374

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Titans

Victoria Scott · 2016

A Detroit teen risks a deadly mechanical-horse derby to save her family, her friend’s future, and her own dreams.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · fierce heroine · stubborn protagonist · determined protagonist · math genius · mechanically minded · animal lover · underdog heroine · loyal friend · grumpy mentor · supportive side characters · crotchety old man · working-class teen · family caretaker · gambler father · messy family

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Distance: 0.1427

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The Testing

Joelle Charbonneau, Amélie Hesnard · 2013 · The Testing

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: 0.1433

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Cover of Loop by Karen Akins

Loop

Karen Akins · 2014 · Loop

A teen time traveler botches a school mission, dragging a boy from the past into her future and into a dangerous mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: feisty heroine · impulsive protagonist · stubborn protagonist · smart heroine · relatable heroine · brave heroine · likable heroine · swoony love interest · sweet love interest · nerdy boy · future self · supportive friends

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1435

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Cover of The Loneliness of Distant Beings by Kate Ling

The Loneliness of Distant Beings

Kate Ling · 2016 · Ventura Saga

On a centuries-long spaceship mission, a teen rebel falls for the wrong partner and risks everything for love.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: rebellious heroine · stubborn protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · immature protagonist · self-destructive protagonist · depressed protagonist · reserved love interest · arrogant rival · controlling authority · strong-willed heroine

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1455

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Cover of Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz

Midnight Strikes

Zeba Shahnaz · 2023

A girl trapped in a deadly midnight time loop must stop a palace attack and survive court secrets long enough to escape.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant heroine · determined heroine · clever heroine · brave heroine · likable protagonist · snarky protagonist · roguish prince · pompous bachelors · side characters · developing protagonist · reluctant hero · male love interest with amnesia-by-loop

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1461

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