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Characterization labels used: math prodigy, child prodigy, female protagonist, strong female lead, relatable heroine, captive, survivor, determined, resilient, cynical, bitterness, mentor figure, wise mentor, billionaire, off-limits son, criminal mastermind, villainess, bitter billionaire, handsome love interest

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Cover of The Genius Experiment by James Patterson

The Genius Experiment

James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein · 2018 · Max Einstein

A homeless 12-year-old genius is recruited to help solve the world’s problems, while a shadowy rival closes in.

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Characterization labels: child prodigy · female protagonist · orphan · homeless · genius kid · resourceful · empathetic · curious · brave · selfless · humble · problem solver · inventor · scientific thinker · team leader · kid geniuses · adult allies · villainous adults · mysterious benefactor · strong female lead

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Distance: 0.1324

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Cover of All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

All Our Yesterdays

Cristin Terrill · 2021

A trapped teen must rewrite a ruined future by traveling into the past to stop the invention that caused it.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonists · young adult protagonists · female lead · future self · younger self · genius boy · science prodigy · resourceful heroine · hardened survivor · insecure girl · privileged girl · strong-willed · morally conflicted · tortured prisoner · ambitious inventor · complex villain · unstable genius · loyal sidekick · character-driven · character growth · transformation arc

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Dragonsinger

Anne McCaffrey · 2003 · Harper Hall of Pern

A gifted teen musician enters Harper Hall, where training, jealousy, and prejudice test her path to belonging.

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Characterization labels: young prodigy · modest protagonist · shy protagonist · misfit girl · talented musician · apprentice · supportive mentors · jealous peers · mean girls · male-dominated environment · underestimated heroine · determined heroine · self-doubting heroine · gifted artist · child prodigy · supportive adult allies

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Cover of Legend by Marie Lu

Legend

Marie Lu · 2016 · Legend

A military prodigy and a wanted slum criminal are forced into a deadly pursuit that exposes their nation’s darkest secrets.

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Characterization labels: prodigy · criminal genius · military prodigy · resourceful teens · morally grey · loyal but naive · rebellious · self-reliant · kind-hearted criminal · tough heroine · brave hero · smart protagonists · fierce · fugitive · golden girl

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Cover of Quicker by Laurence E. Dahners

Quicker

Laurence E. Dahners · 2012 · Ell Donsaii

A shy, hyper-competent teen prodigy with superfast reflexes is swept into an Olympic terror plot.

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Characterization labels: female protagonist · young heroine · shy protagonist · socially awkward · mathematical genius · athletic prodigy · superpowered heroine · competent hero · nice protagonist · likable protagonist · Mary Sue · wish-fulfillment heroine · underage protagonist · gifted student · selfless · humble

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Cover of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

Eliezer Yudkowsky · 2015 · Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality

A science-minded Harry Potter retools magic with logic and rationality in a sprawling alternate-universe first year.

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Characterization labels: child prodigy · hyperintelligent child · rationalist protagonist · manipulative protagonist · arrogant protagonist · know-it-all · science nerd · social manipulator · cynical mentor · smart rival · out of character cast · villain intelligence uplift · character growth · morally ambiguous

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Distance: 0.1722

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Cover of Restoring Harmony by Joelle Anthony

Restoring Harmony

Joelle Anthony · 2010

In a post-collapse 2041, a teen must cross borders to rescue her grandparents and find a way home.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · resourceful protagonist · naive protagonist · optimistic protagonist · self-reliant protagonist · musical protagonist · strong female lead · bad boy love interest · mysterious stranger · stubborn elder · supportive family · orphaned children · criminal figures · kindhearted heroine · coming-of-age

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Cover of Cured by Bethany Wiggins

Cured

Bethany Wiggins · 2014 · Stung

A disguised teen joins a dangerous quest to find her missing brother and spread a cure across a ruined, raider-haunted world.

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Characterization labels: strong female protagonist · resourceful heroine · sheltered heroine · boy disguised as girl · girl disguised as boy · survivor · mysterious ally · snarky love interest · brother figure · protective sibling · fierce heroine · vulnerable protagonist · enigma character · former beast

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Cover of The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer

The Arctic Incident

Eoin Colfer · 2004 · Artemis Fowl

A kidnapped father and a goblin-tech conspiracy force a young criminal genius and his fairy enemies into an uneasy alliance.

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Characterization labels: child prodigy · criminal mastermind · antihero · sympathetic villain · matured protagonist · more humane protagonist · clever heroine · gruff authority figure · bodyguard · inventor · comic thief · young protagonist

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Distance: 0.1845

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Cover of The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy

The Memory Thief

Lauren Mansy · 2019

In a memory-trading dystopia, a guilt-ridden teen joins rebels to save her mother and steal a prison map.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · gifted protagonist · guilty protagonist · broken heroine · morally gray lead · strong female lead · naive protagonist · trusting heroine · protective daughter · brooding love interest · loyal ally · ruler antagonist · power-hungry villain · desperate mother · young rebel · parentally motivated

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Distance: 0.1847

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Cover of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins · 2008 · The Hunger Games

A poor teen girl volunteers for a televised death match and must survive while navigating power, media, and love.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · female protagonist · survivalist · resourceful · cunning · independent · brave · prickly · guarded · flawed heroine · emotionally detached · complex protagonist · kindhearted boy · mentor · side characters

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Distance: 0.1850

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