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Characterization labels used: strong heroine, competent woman, older protagonists, mature adults, honorable man, practical characters, psychologically nuanced, character-driven, good-hearted protagonist, brave heroine, wry heroine, complex characters, secondary cast

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Cordelia's Honor

Lois McMaster Bujold · 1999 · Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order)

A Betan survey captain and a Barrayaran lord survive war, betrayal, and politics, then build a life together.

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Characterization labels: competent heroine · strong female lead · practical protagonist · resourceful protagonist · witty protagonist · indomitable heroine · mature couple · older protagonists · military officer · scientist protagonist · survey captain · admiral · soldier-lord · honorable antihero · nuanced characters · complex supporting cast · menacing side character · tormented side character · bodyguard · psychologically damaged character · pregnant protagonist · badass heroine · human-centered characters

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Distance: 0.1094

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The Athena Protocol

Shamim Sarif · 2019 · The Athena Protocol

After a mission mistake gets her kicked out of a women-run spy team, a young agent goes rogue to stop traffickers.

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Characterization labels: impulsive protagonist · competent agent · flawed heroine · sarcastic heroine · headstrong · mature beyond age · morally gray cast · strong women · diverse cast · supportive teammates · complex mother-daughter dynamic

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Distance: 0.1359

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Rath

Mina Carter, Susan Hayes · 2021 · The Omega Collective

An injured omega on a conquered Earth is rescued by an honorable alien alpha who insists she’s his mate.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · feisty heroine · stubborn heroine · resourceful heroine · injured heroine · guarded heroine · protective hero · possessive hero · honorable hero · patient hero · gentle alpha · bossy hero · warrior hero · sympathetic leads · nuanced characterization

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Distance: 0.1387

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Horizon

Lois McMaster Bujold · 2009 · The Sharing Knife

A mage-healer couple travels home through prejudice and danger while trying to build a life that unites two cultures.

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Characterization labels: resourceful heroine · competent heroine · supportive wife · older male protagonist · middle-aged protagonists · mentor figure · healer · maker · groundsetter · patroller · leader · mature couple · found family cast · secondary characters given depth · strong marriage partnership

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Distance: 0.1393

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Basara, Vol. 1

Yumi Tamura · 2003 · Basara [バサラ]

A girl in post-apocalyptic Japan takes her dead twin brother’s place to lead a rebellion and seek revenge.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · female warrior · chosen heir · ruthless ruler · complex villain · multi-faceted characters · coming of age · naive protagonist · determined protagonist · morally gray characters · gender nonconforming character · supporting cast · character development

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Distance: 0.1433

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Cover of Die Vernichteten by Ursula Poznanski

Die Vernichteten

Ursula Poznanski · 2014 · Die Verratenen

In a dystopian future, a fugitive young woman races to stop a looming catastrophe while uncovering devastating truths.

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Characterization labels: strong female lead · manipulative protagonist · analytical protagonist · intelligent heroine · resourceful heroine · morally gray characters · deep characterization · character growth · complex cast · sympathetic side characters · new allies · antagonistic leader · protective figure · reluctant survivor

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Distance: 0.1442

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Waterfall

Lisa Tawn Bergren · 2011 · River of Time

Two bored sisters on an Italian dig are thrown into 14th-century warfare, where one must find the other and get home.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · snarky narrator · fierce heroine · brave heroine · capable heroine · resourceful protagonist · loyal heroine · vulnerable heroine · knight hero · honorable hero · protective hero · comic sidekick · supporting cast

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Distance: 0.1446

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Home Run

Nathan Lowell · 2018 · A Smuggler's Tale

Two women return to Toe-Hold space for a rescue mission that turns into a high-stakes industrial and family reckoning.

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Characterization labels: competent women · strong women · resourceful protagonists · proactive protagonists · ordinary people · normal people · likable characters · intelligent women · reluctant heir · family-driven character arc · morally upright characters · balanced expertise

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Distance: 0.1452

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The Girl Who Could See

Kara Swanson · 2017

A troubled young woman can see a boy from another world, and must help stop a danger threatening both realities.

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Characterization labels: relatable protagonist · vulnerable heroine · reluctant heroine · protective hero · snarky hero · competent side character · sarcastic side character · child character · traumatized protagonist · ordinary girl · heroic underdog · lovable cast

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Distance: 0.1454

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