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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for Chasing the Shadows.

Characterization labels used: teen heroine, snarky heroine, feisty heroine, gifted hacker, security trainee, junior officer, determined protagonist, maturing protagonist, competent teen, protective heroine, sarcastic narrator, strong female lead, mischievous protagonist

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Cover of Navigating the Stars by Maria V. Snyder

Navigating the Stars

Maria V. Snyder · 2018 · Sentinels of the Galaxy

A snarky teen follows her archaeologist parents through time-skewed space to solve a mystery tied to alien terracotta warriors.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · snarky heroine · illegal hacker · brave heroine · competent teen · troublemaker · relatable protagonist · headstrong · curious · resourceful · tenacious · authority issues · young love interest · security officer · archaeologist parents · supportive adults · flawed adults · chaotic good

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1098

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Into the Dark

J.A. Sutherland · 2014 · Alexis Carew

A fifteen-year-old heir escapes forced marriage by joining a starship navy where sailing, rank, and danger rule.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: competent heroine · young protagonist · strong female lead · plucky heroine · driven protagonist · naive newcomer · quick learner · command potential · teen protagonist · idealistic

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.0915

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Flow

Clare Littlemore · 2017 · Flow

A flood-ravaged teen is reassigned inside a rigid survival society and uncovers dangerous secrets about how it really works.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · strong-willed heroine · curious protagonist · compassionate protagonist · naive protagonist · loyal friend · protective friend group · patrol officer · supervisor class · rebellious youth · young adult protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.0987

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Cover of Nil Unlocked by Lynne Matson

Nil Unlocked

Lynne Matson · 2015 · Nil

Two survivors race to unravel a deadly island’s secrets before its 365-day rule claims everyone left behind.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · female heroine · male leader · resourceful heroine · trained survivor · obsessive researcher · mysterious newcomer · protective leader · strong heroine · emotionally invested characters · character growth · fierce heroine

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1022

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The Eighth Guardian

Meredith McCardle · 2014 · Annum Guard

A top student is recruited into a secret time-travel agency and must navigate conspiracies, rules, and a new identity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen operative · strong heroine · sassy heroine · rebellious protagonist · selfish protagonist · whiny protagonist · smart protagonist · resourceful protagonist · outsider · antagonistic side characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1072

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Cover of Koridwen by Yves Grevet

Koridwen

Yves Grevet · 2015 · U4

A Breton teen survivor follows a cryptic message, a family prophecy, and a deadly mission toward Paris after a virus wipes out most of humanity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · female protagonist · resourceful heroine · tough heroine · solitary character · determined character · mature teen · badass heroine · guardianship · mystical guide

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1084

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Cover of Elite by Mercedes Lackey

Elite

Mercedes Lackey · 2016 · Hunter

A newly promoted hunter investigates sewer deaths and rising monster attacks while a citywide conspiracy closes in.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · competent protagonist · resourceful · independent · team player · reluctant leader · young adult protagonist · responsible · rational · self-reliant · strong female lead · Mary Sue (contested) · growth arc

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1121

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Cover of Dark Days by Kate Ormand

Dark Days

Kate Ormand · 2018

In a sealed sector facing cyborg annihilation, a teen races against a 15-day countdown to survive and resist.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · feisty heroine · strong female lead · impulsive protagonist · resigned protagonist · brave heroine · mysterious boy · depressed mother · frightened best friend · protective father · stubborn protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1156

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The Darkest Star

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2018 · Origin

A teen girl is pulled into a dangerous post-invasion alien world after meeting a powerful, mysterious boy at a club.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · protective hero · cocky hero · sarcastic hero · mysterious hero · secretive heroine · relatable heroine · stubborn heroine · brave heroine · loyal heroine · powerful hero · character-driven

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1162

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Chosen

Shade Owens · 2022 · The Immortal Ones

A teen in a brutal future lottery is sent to the elite city, where immortality hides a darker truth.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · teen protagonist · rebellious heroine · strong moral compass · naive heroine · clueless protagonist · stubborn heroine · feisty protagonist · relatable heroine · strong female lead · brave protagonist · selfless heroine · annoying protagonist · character growth

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1190

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Rush

Eve Silver · 2013 · The Game

A grief-stricken teen is pulled into a secret, deadly game to fight aliens, with no training and no easy answers.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: kick-ass heroine · smart heroine · sarcastic protagonist · control freak protagonist · mysterious leader · brooding love interest · bad boy · strong heroine · damaged protagonist · teen ensemble · protective hero · secretive character

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1203

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Cover of Corruption by Jessica Shirvington

Corruption

Jessica Shirvington · 2014 · Disruption

A betrayed heroine fights a corrupt corporation, battles trust issues, and risks everything to win back love and freedom.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · kickass heroine · antiheroic heroine · manipulative · resourceful · witty · flawed heroine · hacker · loyal friend · protective love interest · sassy protagonist · vulnerable heroine · determined protagonist · morally conflicted · badass heroine

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1223

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