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Characterization labels used: deadly heroine, socially stunted, trained killer, bodyguard, diplomatic heir, controlling father, power-hungry ruler, side characters, coming-of-age

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Daughter of the Empire

Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts · 1988 · The Empire Trilogy

A young heir must outthink deadly court politics and avenge her family to save her house in an alien empire.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · female lead · young ruler · untested heir · cunning protagonist · strategic thinker · competent protagonist · underestimated heroine · ruthless survivor · grieving heir · political operator · growth arc · rival antagonists · loyal retainers · spy master

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Distance: 0.1723

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The Murders of Molly Southbourne

Tade Thompson · 2017 · Molly Southbourne

A girl whose blood creates murderous doubles must survive her own body, her secrets, and the rules that keep her alive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong-willed heroine · intelligent protagonist · psychologically complex lead · emotionally guarded protagonist · badass girl · protective parents · survival-trained child · morally forced killer · flawed protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1725

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Phoenix

Elizabeth Richards · 2013 · Black City

A rebel leader and his lover race to stop an oppressive regime while a deadly weapon, secrets, and jealousy threaten them.

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Characterization labels: rebellious hero · reluctant leader · caring hero · jealous love interest · strong heroine · feisty heroine · matured protagonist · villainous ruler · traitor figure · tortured captive · experimented-on survivor

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Distance: 0.1832

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Article 5

Kristen Simmons · 2012 · Article 5

In a post-war America ruled by Moral Statutes, a teen girl flees to save her mother—with her first love now on the other side.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · rebellious mother · brooding soldier · tortured love interest · impulsive protagonist · naive protagonist · strong heroine · survivor · protective hero · moralistic authority figures

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Distance: 0.1859

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Erased

Jennifer Rush · 2014 · Altered

On the run and haunted by returning memories, Anna must uncover why her past was erased before trust breaks again.

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Characterization labels: feisty heroine · reckless heroine · badass heroine · protective leader · broody love interest · snarky character · mysterious character · tortured character · naive character · betrayal-prone character · character growth

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1862

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The Essence

Kimberly Derting · 2013 · The Pledge

A newly crowned queen must protect her kingdom while battling the evil ruler trapped inside her mind.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young queen · reluctant ruler · overwhelmed heroine · secret-keeping protagonist · strong female lead (contested) · vulnerable protagonist · controlling presence · sympathetic villain · determined antagonist · snarky friend · protective bodyguard · commanding friend

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1899

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The Murder Complex

Lindsay Cummings · 2014 · The Murder Complex

In a blood-soaked dystopia, a trained teen survivor crosses paths with a programmed assassin and uncovers dangerous secrets.

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Characterization labels: badass heroine · trained survivor · programmed assassin · orphan · fierce female lead · ruthless character · guarded characters · sensitive male lead · family-driven protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1907

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Superman, Vol. 1: Son of Superman

Peter J. Tomasi · 2017 · Superman (2016)

A returned Superman must protect the world and raise a son whose new powers make the family a target.

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Characterization labels: overprotective father · protective mother · adolescent powers · reluctant mentor · experienced hero · whip-smart heroine · family-centered hero · legacy heir · badass mother

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1909

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Instinct

Loki Renard · 2019

A far-future observer crashes on a primitive planet and is claimed by the tribe’s dominant leader.

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Characterization labels: rebellious heroine · stubborn heroine · curious heroine · dominant alpha · possessive hero · warrior leader · immortal father · head huntress

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Distance: 0.1937

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The Gender Lie

Bella Forrest · 2016 · The Gender Game

A mission-heavy YA dystopia where Violet and Viggo face lies, betrayal, and a brewing war in a split-gender world.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · male lead · manipulative leader · protective love interest · enhanced boys · captivity survivor · tortured brother · complex characters · character growth · out-of-character changes

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1941

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The Infinite

Lori M. Lee · 2015 · Gates of Thread and Stone

A time-bending heroine must navigate rebellion, a lost love, and hidden cities as her world expands beyond its walls.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · conflicted heroine · headstrong protagonist · caregiving protagonist · reckless protagonist · supporting love interest · secretive brother · new ruler · supporting cast expansion

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Distance: 0.1950

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Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel

Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin · 2007 · Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novels

A child genius kidnaps a fairy for ransom, igniting a battle of wits between criminal planning and hidden magic.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: child genius · criminal mastermind · anti-hero · selfish protagonist · cunning lead · tough female lead · fairy cop · bodyguard · dwarf criminal · loyal servant · arrogant protagonist

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Distance: 0.1953

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