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Characterization labels used: morally grey, anti-hero, villain protagonist, sociopath, narcissistic, fanatic, hypocritical, calculating, cunning, brilliant, arrogant, lonely, cold, merciless, obsessive, delusional, self-righteous, charismatic, reserved, reserved girl, hacker, cellmate, sidekick, found family

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Cover of These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs

These Burning Stars

Bethany Jacobs · 2023 · The Kindom Trilogy

A hacker’s stolen secret draws her into a deadly interstellar chase through a corrupt theocratic empire.

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Characterization labels: morally grey · villain protagonist · ruthless · brutal · charismatic · unlikable · compelling villain · stoic · ambitious · scheming · obsessive · competent · complex · enigmatic · mentor figure · protege · hacker · con artist · thief · cleric · heir · assassin · holy woman · nonbinary character · genius hacker · former assassin · antagonistic lead

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1210

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Under His Heel

Adara Wolf · 2020 · Under His Heel

A debt-ridden con artist enters a shipboard servitude contract and is remade under a sadistic captain’s control.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · morally reprehensible · sadist · emotionally stunted · naive · stupid protagonist · con artist · debt-ridden · cruel · manipulative · unapologetic · unlikable · high-control · low empathy · psychologically broken · gullible · hotheaded · developing confidence

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Distance: 0.1214

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Cover of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Suzanne Collins · 2020 · The Hunger Games

A desperate Capitol student becomes a Hunger Games mentor, and every choice pulls him closer to power and ruin.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · ambitious · manipulative · narcissistic · ruthless · controlling · entitled · self-serving · charismatic · psychological portrait · female tribute · idealistic friend · resourceful

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1355

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Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead

K.J. Parker · 2023 · Corax Trilogy

A cynical battlefield scavenger with a hidden past is dragged into war, intrigue, and trouble he can’t quite avoid.

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Characterization labels: anti-hero · liar · cynical · sarcastic · self-serving · morally gray · devious · clever protagonist · resourceful · fast thinker · analytical · self-aware · unlikable lead · reluctant protagonist · opportunistic · survivor · rogue · amoral · competent protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1391

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Cover of How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

How to Steal a Galaxy

Beth Revis · 2024 · Chaotic Orbits

At a glittering gala, a cunning thief and a government agent circle each other while Earth’s future hangs in the balance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray heroine · snarky heroine · unreliable protagonist · mastermind · con artist · mercenary · double agent · smart heroine · chaotic heroine · savvy thief · by-the-book hero · government agent · straight-laced hero · love interest · one-dimensional hero · antagonistic attraction · unhinged heroine · antihero · shady protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1446

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Martyr

Chani Lynn Feener · 2024 · The Demons of Foxglove Grove

A dark MM why-choose sequel where Nix is pulled deeper into a dangerous bond, a mystery, and a web of secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally grey · antihero · villainous leads · survivor · possessive · protective · sweet side · sadistic · honest · manipulative · controlling · flawed but compelling · redeemable · overbearing · cunning · rational · emotionally volatile · close-off · strong moral code · agency under pressure

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Distance: 0.1463

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Cover of 東京喰種トーキョーグール:re 13 [Tokyo Guru:re 13] by Sui Ishida

東京喰種トーキョーグール:re 13 [Tokyo Guru:re 13]

Sui Ishida, 石田スイ · 2017 · 東京喰種:re / Tokyo Ghoul:re

A chaotic, high-stakes Tokyo battle pushes ghouls and investigators toward collapse, revelation, and one desperate fight to survive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · traumatized · powerful fighter · unreliable self · character growth · self-sacrificing · obsessive protector · frustrated leader · ruthless antagonist · childlike adult · secret identity

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1469

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This Brutal Moon

Bethany Jacobs · 2025 · The Kindom Trilogy

In a fractured star system, rebels and rivals race to stop tyranny, protect a hidden colony, and survive the final reckoning.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally grey · complex characters · flawed characters · broken people · ruthless leaders · reluctant leader · hacker · cleric · aristocratic families · rebels · assassin · figurehead · survivor · charismatic leader · new villain

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1506

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Cover of Sparktopia by J.A. Huss

Sparktopia

J.A. Huss · 2024 · Game of Gods

A sacrificed Spark Maiden uncovers a deadly lie in a tower-run city, igniting rebellion, betrayal, and forbidden love.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · anti-hero · heroic outsider · grumpy hero · washed-out soldier · augmented human · entitled elite · naive heroine · spoiled princess · clueless protagonist · rebellious striver · self-centered character · redeemable character arc · cowardly male lead · loyal protector · ruthless manipulator

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1507

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Cover of Conqueror's Blood by Zamil Akhtar

Conqueror's Blood

Zamil Akhtar · 2021 · Gunmetal Gods

In a desert kingdom, two ambitious women navigate court intrigue, sorcery, and divine schemes as war and faith collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · ambitious · scheming · sympathetic antagonists · complex characters · flawed protagonists · female protagonists · rivals · friends-to-rivals · manipulative · political operators · sorceress · concubine · hostage · shifting allegiance · victim-and-villain ambiguity

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1518

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