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Characterization labels used: awkward teen, bright student, genius, nerdy, ambitious, insecure, relatable, quirky, socially awkward, anxious, rebellious, resourceful, sensitive, determined, likable, overachiever, under pressure, promising officer, character study

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Cover of Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney

Code Orange

Caroline B. Cooney · 2005

A lazy New York teen researching smallpox for school thinks he may be infected and spirals into danger.

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Characterization labels: slacker · reluctant student · lazy teen · procrastinator · bright student · carefree teen · motivated under pressure · resourceful teen · selfless protagonist · unlikable protagonist · charismatic protagonist · rich kid · prep-school student · brainy student · driven student · supporting characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1556

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The Lost Code

Kevin Emerson · 2012 · The Atlanteans

In a sun-scorched future, a teen at a dome camp uncovers a hidden Atlantis-linked heritage and a dangerous secret.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: awkward teen · outsider · bullied protagonist · reluctant hero · self-conscious · coming-of-age · brave · matured protagonist · smart girl · love interest · bully · mentor figure · villain · secretly special · everyboy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1528

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The Death-Ray

Daniel Clowes · 2011 · Eightball

A bullied teen in the 1970s discovers nicotine-fueled powers and a death ray, then grapples with what to do with them.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen outcast · loner · misfit · socially awkward · antisocial · cynical · angry · self-loathing · misanthropic · unreliable · awkward teen · bully target · vigilante antihero · insecure · introspective · pathetic men · adult failure

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1572

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The Unbelievable Gwenpool, Vol. 1: Believe It

Christopher Hastings · 2016 · The Unbelievable Gwenpool (Collected Editions)

A Marvel fangirl is dropped into the Marvel Universe and uses comic knowledge, chaos, and a costume to survive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: fangirl · teen girl · reckless · brash · quirky · cute · endearing · competent · inept · chaotic · manic · resourceful · antiheroic · delusional · self-aware · role-seeking · overconfident · martial amateur · kill-happy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1639

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Cover of Invincible Iron Man: Ironheart, Vol. 1: Riri Williams by Brian Michael Bendis

Invincible Iron Man: Ironheart, Vol. 1: Riri Williams

Brian Michael Bendis · 2017 · Invincible Iron Man (2016) (Collected Editions)

A teenage engineering prodigy builds a suit, takes on a legacy, and learns heroism with help from Tony Stark’s AI.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage genius · super-genius · awkward teen · socially challenged · likable heroine · strong-willed · emotionally guarded · resourceful engineer · self-made hero

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1671

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A House Like a Lotus

Madeleine L'Engle · 1985 · O'Keefe Family

A sixteen-year-old’s Greece-bound journey forces her to confront betrayal, desire, family bonds, and forgiveness.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: intelligent teen · sheltered teen · angsty teen · emotionally vulnerable · brilliant older mentor · charming bad boy · medical professional · complex adults · contradictory characters · morally ambiguous adults

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1697

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Cover of The Last Days of Lorien by Pittacus Lore

The Last Days of Lorien

Pittacus Lore · 2013 · Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files

A rebellious teen on doomed Lorien is forced into responsibility as alien invasion shatters his world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: rebellious teen · rule-breaker · genius rebel · tech-savvy · reluctant mentor · unlikely caretaker · resourceful · surly · cocky · not initially likable · redeemed character arc · young mentor · ordinary-turned-important

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1697

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Weave a Circle Round

Kari Maaren · 2017

A quiet teen’s life unravels when strange neighbors arrive next door and pull her into a mythic time-travel mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: introverted protagonist · angsty teen · angry teen · invisible girl · relatable teen · awkward teen · deaf character · geeky sibling · genius sibling · eccentric outsider · mischievous characters · morally ambiguous characters · immortal characters · character growth

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1716

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