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Characterization labels used: nerdy heroine, awkward smart girl, strong female lead, resourceful protagonist, resilient heroine, brave heroine, compassionate heroine, talented heroine, smart heroine

Relationships labels used: star-crossed romance, engaged couple, fiance relationship, royal family conflict, father-in-law conflict, family protection, team alliances, friendship bonds, found family, trust issues, betrayal, power imbalance

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Gale Force

Rachel Caine · 2008 · Weather Warden

A weather-controlling heroine’s engagement triggers a deadly new threat that even her Djinn lover cannot see.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · kick-ass heroine · impulsive protagonist · reckless protagonist · devoted lover · inconsistent love interest · powerful male lead · supportive best friend · headstrong leader · moral conflict · competent heroine · survival-focused

Relationships labels: engagement · wedding · romance · faction tension · family conflict · friendship · allies to lovers · star-crossed romance · power imbalance · trust issues

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1298

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Survive

Vera Nazarian · 2020 · The Atlantis Grail

As Earth and Atlantis face annihilation, Gwen must survive the final battle while balancing love, family, and destiny.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: nerd heroine · awkward smart girl · strong female lead · problem solver · reluctant leader · passive heroine · competent heroine · heroic couple · secondary characters · villainous ruler · team ensemble · teen protagonists

Relationships labels: romantic relationship · wedding · marriage · family drama · in-laws · friend group · team loyalty · pairing up · love story · community bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1376

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Timekeeper

Alexandra Monir · 2013 · Timeless

A time-crossed teen must unravel family secrets and a memory loss mystery to save her love and herself.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · feisty heroine · smart heroine · likable protagonist · courageous heroine · determined heroine · emotionally resilient · protective family member · swoony love interest · confused love interest · jealous villainess · vengeful ancestor · mysterious father · supportive friend · female villain

Relationships labels: star-crossed lovers · soulmate bond · second-chance romance · forbidden love · family secrets · parent-child relationship · friend betrayal · friendship support · rivalry · ancestor conflict · romantic tension · happily ever after

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1379

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Unbreakable

Elizabeth Norris · 2013 · Unraveling

In a shattered multiverse, Janelle races against five days to stop kidnappings, clear Ben’s name, and save everyone she loves.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · kick-ass heroine · brave protagonist · smart heroine · resourceful · determined · selfless · protective · cynical · sarcastic · matured · emotionally wounded · brooding · arrogant agent · loyal ally · comedic relief · secondary characters

Relationships labels: star-crossed romance · love and distrust · partners in investigation · romantic tension · chemistry · bickering partners · friendship growth · found family · brother sister bond · love-hate relationship · no love triangle · teamwork · sacrifice · executive hostage stakes · old friends

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1383

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Reap

Casey L. Bond · 2014 · The Harvest Saga

In a caste-divided future, a village harvester is pulled into rebellion while torn between loyalty, love, and survival.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong female lead · stubborn heroine · spunky heroine · relatable heroine · compassionate protagonist · mature heroine · mysterious newcomer · love interests · best friend in love · antagonistic male lead · bullied heroine · secret identity · special chosen one

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship tension · best friends · forbidden romance · engagement conflict · forced marriage · power imbalance · abusive relationship · romantic rivalry · loyalty conflict · family secrets · guardian-child bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1389

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Jekel Loves Hyde

Beth Fantaskey · 2010

A grieving teen and a troubled classmate race to recreate a legendary formula, risking love, sanity, and their darker selves.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: good girl · bad boy · shy heroine · brooding hero · nerdy girl · smart girl · loner · pianist · runner · chemist · flat characters · dual nature · sympathetic hero · temper

Relationships labels: star-crossed romance · partners to lovers · chemistry partners · good girl/bad boy · love-hate · sexual tension · friend betrayal · family secrecy · parent-child strain · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1396

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Eine Liebe aus Samt

Valentina Fast · 2016 · Royal

A royal-selection finalist is forced to flee as war erupts, then must help save her kingdom—and face a broken heart.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young heroine · reluctant heroine · strong heroine · evolving protagonist · emotionally conflicted · protective prince · brooding prince · best friend · selfless friend · fickle protagonist · blush-prone heroine · naive beginnings · agency arc · love-triangle lead

Relationships labels: love triangle · star-crossed lovers · forbidden romance · engagement conflict · friends to allies · best-friend bond · royal romance · romantic rivalry · family secrets · sibling bond · found family · betrayal

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Distance: 0.1404

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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

Relationships labels: childhood friends · slow-burn romance · trust issues · friendship under pressure · family warning · parent-child bond · team alliance · rivalry · betrayal · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1420

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Lifeblood

Gena Showalter · 2017 · Everlife

A newly dead teen must navigate a warring afterlife realm, master her powers, and choose between love and victory.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · chosen one · reluctant leader · number-obsessed heroine · independent heroine · protective love interest · complex love interest · supporting cast · spirit · new recruit

Relationships labels: star-crossed lovers · forbidden romance · romantic rivalry · loyalty conflict · betrayal · friendship · found family · enemy faction · protective relationship · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1460

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The Girl in the Steel Corset

Kady Cross · 2011 · The Steampunk Chronicles

A troubled teen with a dangerous hidden side joins a misfit steampunk team racing to stop a machine-based conspiracy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: kick-ass heroine · strong heroine · dual-natured protagonist · stubborn heroine · independent heroine · brilliant inventor · protective leader · mysterious rogue · tortured ally · outcast group · smart female character

Relationships labels: found family · love triangle · romantic triangle · team bonding · trust issues · friend group · protective romance · unrequited love · rival suitors · mentor-like rescue · friendship tension · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1461

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The Wood

Chelsea Bobulski · 2017

A teen guardian of a magical wood must find her missing father while protecting time-lost travelers and a dangerous secret.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: capable heroine · snarky protagonist · strong female lead · smart heroine · resourceful · determined · common-sense protagonist · grieving daughter · guardian lineage · mysterious stranger · sweet love interest · best friend

Relationships labels: father-daughter · mother-daughter · forbidden romance · mentor-protector · family legacy · family duty · romantic tension · trust dilemma · missing parent · bff

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1461

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Fragments

Dan Wells · 2013 · Partials Sequence

A girl searching for a cure and answers crosses a ruined America while a parallel fight for survival unfolds back home.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · resourceful protagonist · female lead · morally conflicted · selfless · determined · smart · brave · funny · sarcastic · unhinged genius · secondary character development

Relationships labels: love triangle · romantic tension · partnership · trust issues · teamwork · betrayal · human-partial conflict · cross-group alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1463

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