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Tone labels used: fun, humorous, action-packed, exciting, lighthearted, intense, addictive, badass, romantic

Premise labels used: alien invasion, revenge quest, cosmic conflict, resistance movement, protective parenthood, pregnancy

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Love Lost

Michael Anderle · 2015 · The Kurtherian Gambit

A foul-mouthed vampire leader builds her power and allies while hunting revenge for a brutal personal loss.

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Tone labels: fun · humorous · action-packed · escapist · fast-paced · lightly tongue-in-cheek · violent · emotional · satisfying · addictive · bingeable · high-energy

Premise labels: revenge quest · team building · protect loved ones · vampire protagonist · military force · paranormal alliance · alien tech · retribution

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Distance: 0.1500

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Contractor

Andrew Ball · 2014 · The Contractors

A reluctant college-bound loner gains dangerous magic powers and is dragged into a secret war to save Earth.

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Tone labels: fun · fast-paced · humorous · witty · action-packed · gripping · entertaining · romantic · tragic

Premise labels: alien invasion · secret war · magic powers · reluctant hero · saving family · power acquisition · hidden threat

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Distance: 0.1583

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Threshold of Annihilation

T.A. White · 2020 · The Firebird Chronicles

A secretive heroine enters dangerous interstellar contests to protect her niece as war, betrayals, and romance close in.

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Tone labels: action-packed · fast-paced · high-stakes · fun · humorous · emotional · gripping · intense · addictive · adventurous · romantic

Premise labels: hidden secrets · trust others · dangerous contests · interstellar games · war coming · protecting a niece · fate of empires · enemy exposure

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Distance: 0.1614

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Might Makes Right

Michael Anderle · 2017 · The Kurtherian Gambit

An empress turns ruthless avatar after her warriors are dishonored, launching a brutal galactic revenge campaign.

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Tone labels: fun · humorous · dark · intense · emotional · exciting · chaotic · badass · violent · suspenseful

Premise labels: revenge · warrior queen · alien conflict · galactic power struggle · defend the fallen · enforce respect

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Distance: 0.1629

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Dark Minds

Michelle Diener · 2022 · Class 5

An abducted Earth music teacher is thrust into alien politics, a sentient warship, and a slow-burn bond that could spark war.

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Tone labels: fun · light · enthralling · entertaining · fast-moving · action-packed · romantic · humorous · intriguing · emotionally satisfying

Premise labels: abducted Earth woman · sentient ship · alien politics · captivity escape · mind games · war looming · human-alien alliance

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Distance: 0.1713

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Daniel X: The Manga, Vol. 1

SeungHui Kye, James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge · 2010 · Daniel X: The Manga

A teen alien hunter with reality-bending powers tracks deadly outlaws while carrying the loss of his family.

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Tone labels: fun · action-packed · emotional · sad · exciting · quirky · comic · light · dark

Premise labels: alien hunter · revenge quest · orphan hero · powerful teen · alien outlaws · earth defense · list hunt

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Distance: 0.1745

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Alien Lord's Captive

Mina Carter · 2020 · Warriors of the Lathar

An alien war commander captures a human space station—and finds the one stubborn woman who may change his race's fate.

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Tone labels: sexy · action-packed · fun · humorous · lighthearted · steamy · tense

Premise labels: first contact · alien abduction · captive romance · mating bond · dying race · women needed for breeding · rescue mission · human women surprise aliens · territorial rivalry

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Distance: 0.1758

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Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand

Aaron Allston · 2002 · Star Wars: The New Jedi Order

In an occupied galaxy, Luke, Han, Leia, and Wedge run separate gambits to spark resistance and blunt the enemy advance.

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Tone labels: action-packed · exciting · fun · humorous · dark · tense · adventurous · cinematic · jubilant

Premise labels: resistance movement · galactic war · planetary occupation · covert mission · last stand · survival under siege

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Distance: 0.1771

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Seized

Tana Stone · 2019 · Tribute Brides of the Drexian Warriors

Twice-abducted bride Bridget and warrior Kax race through enemy space while fighting danger and forbidden attraction.

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Tone labels: steamy · action-packed · suspenseful · fun · humorous · lighthearted · angsty · romantic · heartwarming · intense

Premise labels: alien abduction · second abduction · rescue mission · forbidden attraction · mate denial · forced proximity · on the run · interstellar protection deal · human brides · warrior rescue

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Distance: 0.1771

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Dark Planet Falling

Anna Carven · 2016 · Dark Planet Warriors

A skeptical journalist and an alien prince must win Earth’s trust while fending off a rival empire and rising desire.

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Tone labels: sexy · action-packed · fun · romantic · steamy · lightly humorous · tense · dangerous · adventurous

Premise labels: alien diplomat · first contact · human-alien alliance · planetary asylum · protect Earth · find mates · journalist heroine · alien prince · political tension · enemy empire

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Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey

Brian Michael Bendis · 2014 · Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) (Collected Editions)

Teen Jean Grey is hauled into a cosmic trial for future crimes, forcing the X-Men and Guardians into a rescue across space.

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Tone labels: fun · witty · humorous · action-packed · lighthearted · melodramatic · intense · romantic · snarky · adventurous

Premise labels: time-travel paradox · future-crime trial · intergalactic rescue · superhero crossover · cosmic courtroom drama · Phoenix legacy · team-up mission

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Armageddon

James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein · 2012 · Daniel X

A teen alien hunter faces a devil-like enemy, human defections, and apocalyptic stakes in a final showdown for Earth.

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Tone labels: action-packed · intense · dark · epic · fun · witty · humorous · suspenseful · emotional · sad · childish · absurd · campy · high-stakes · page-turning

Premise labels: alien hunter · good versus evil · world takeover · underground army · end-of-world battle · human-alien conflict · chosen protector · final showdown · revenge mission

Semantic match: ranked by tone + premise

Distance: 0.1840

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