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Characterization labels used: teen protagonist, ambitious scientist, genius, ADHD rep, bisexual protagonist, chaotic heroine, violent impulses, fierce loyalty, trauma-shaped, morally conflicted, antihero, vigilante

Relationships labels used: girl gang, female friendship, sapphic romance, mentor-student, abusive father, found family, rivalry, power dynamics, girlhood solidarity

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The Armored Saint

Myke Cole · 2018 · The Sacred Throne

A teen girl in an oppressive theocracy defies anti-magic enforcers and discovers what love, fear, and resistance cost.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage protagonist · female protagonist · impulsive heroine · flawed heroine · strong-willed protagonist · naive protagonist · reckless protagonist · brave protagonist · character-driven cast · vile antagonists · supportive father · best friend

Relationships labels: father-daughter · best friends · sapphic crush · lesbian romance · familial loyalty · community bonds · romantic tension · protective family · village solidarity · betrayal of trust

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1702

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Cover of The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

The Future of Another Timeline

Annalee Newitz · 2019

Two women across decades join a covert time-war over history, feminism, and who gets to shape the future.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · time traveler · scientist · geologist · academic · collective protagonist · female-led cast · nonbinary cast · feminist activists · misogynist antagonists · abusive parent · troubled teen

Relationships labels: female friendship · collective solidarity · friend group · abusive family · parent-child abuse · romantic relationships · rival factions · power struggle · community activism

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1851

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Morbid Curiosities

S. Hati · 2026

A scholarship teen at an elite science institute uncovers secret experiments, mutations, and a threat to her own mind.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ambitious teen · overachiever · scholarship student · gifted student · isolated protagonist · untrusting · prickly protagonist · mysterious girl · cutthroat peers · rich students · scientist characters · complex characters

Relationships labels: rivals to lovers · academic rivalry · friendship trio · found family · class divide · peer sabotage · trust issues · mentor power imbalance · romantic subplot

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1927

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The Storm

Virginia Bergin · 2015 · The Rain

A teenage survivor of killer rain hunts for her family and stumbles into an army secret that could change everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · sarcastic narrator · self-centered teen · vain heroine · immature protagonist · character growth · brave heroine · resourceful survivor · love interest · supporting misfits · mute child · fugitive heroine

Relationships labels: father-daughter · romance · found family · friends to companions · protective bond · rivalry · trust issues · dependency · community

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1936

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The Pale Dreamer

Samantha Shannon · 2024 · The Bone Season

A teenage clairvoyant’s first gang mission in Scion London becomes a dangerous test of power, loyalty, and belonging.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · young criminal · aspiring member · newbie · gifted outsider · unproven talent · strong-willed · vulnerable · loyal · authority-resistant · capable female lead · gang leader

Relationships labels: found family · mentor-mentee · gang bonds · friendship arc · loyalty · hierarchy · rival gangs · team dynamic

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1937

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Vortex

S.J. Kincaid · 2013 · Insignia

A rebellious cadet in a corporate-run future must choose between career advancement, friends, and his ideals.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: stubborn protagonist · arrogant protagonist · rebellious protagonist · idealistic protagonist · reckless protagonist · self-destructive protagonist · smart protagonist · hyperintelligent protagonist · immature teen · loyal friend · fierce heroine · strong female character · sarcastic supporting cast · morally resistant protagonist · anti-authority

Relationships labels: friend group · found family · romance subplot · rivalry · friendship tested · loyalty conflict · mentor-student tension · betrayal · power imbalance · protective friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1957

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Before the Incal

Alejandro Jodorowsky, Zoran Janjetov · 2013 · The Incal Saga

A young private detective’s early life in a corrupt dystopian megacity leads toward the events of The Incal.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young protagonist · reluctant hero · antihero · private detective · cynical protagonist · proactive protagonist · broken hero · strong-willed character · morally complex characters · strong female characters

Relationships labels: romance · friendship · mentor-protégé · family backstory · parent-child · allies · rival factions · power imbalance · institutional oppression

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1962

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Simulated

Nova McBee · 2021 · Calculated

A teen math prodigy’s attempt to regain her gift spirals into a hacked mission, a Tunisia chase, and a dangerous love triangle.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen prodigy · math genius · fearless heroine · determined heroine · overprotective father · mysterious hacker · genius team · gifted kids · bodyguard · heroic characters · impulsive heroine

Relationships labels: love triangle · father-daughter · romantic tension · trust issues · team dynamics · friendship · loyalty · sacrifice · romantic rivalry · dependency · bonded pair

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1964

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The Saints

Lex Thomas · 2013 · Quarantine

A virus-quarantined high school spirals into new gang warfare when rescue efforts fail and rival factions seize power.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · antiheroic teens · psychopathic leader · female character development · unstable charmer · gang leaders · moral decline

Relationships labels: sibling relationship · romantic tension · love triangle · gang loyalty · rivalry · friendship strain · parent-child conflict · power struggle

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1968

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Bumi

Tere Liye · 2014 · Bumi

A 15-year-old girl who can disappear is pulled into a hidden world where her secret ties to larger clan conflicts.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · genius friend · supportive friend · comic relief · secretive heroine · impulsive heroine · overpowered characters · idealized teens

Relationships labels: friendship trio · best friends · classmates · family bond · parent-child relationship · mentor figure · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1984

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Titans

Victoria Scott · 2016

A Detroit teen risks a deadly mechanical-horse derby to save her family, her friend’s future, and her own dreams.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · fierce heroine · stubborn protagonist · determined protagonist · math genius · mechanically minded · animal lover · underdog heroine · loyal friend · grumpy mentor · supportive side characters · crotchety old man · working-class teen · family caretaker · gambler father · messy family

Relationships labels: female friendship · best friends · platonic bond · mentor-protege · girl and horse · father-daughter tension · family loyalty · sister relationship · found family · friendship under pressure · class barrier · supportive team

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1989

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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

Relationships labels: boyfriend · romantic tension · friendship arc · mentor relationship · rivalry · family conflict · father mystery · parent-child conflict · team dynamics · forced separation

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1990

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Zom-B Mission

Darren Shan · 2014 · Zom-B

A revitalized teen zombie joins her team on a dangerous escort mission, only to find human cruelty waiting at the safe haven.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage protagonist · female protagonist · zombie protagonist · badass heroine · tough protagonist · snarky protagonist · observant protagonist · morally conflicted character · vulnerable side · character growth · rag-tag team · close-knit team · revitalized zombies · human antagonists · racist characters · abusive father · mixed-race supporting character · best friend return

Relationships labels: friendship · found family · mentor student · father daughter abuse · team bonding · rivalry · trust issues · loyalty · betrayal · community conflict · group solidarity

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1997

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Cover of Mexicoland by Jaime Alfonso Sandoval

Mexicoland

Jaime Alfonso Sandoval · 2018

In a future Mexico split by collapse and control, a teen orphan uncovers the truth behind a glittering corporate paradise.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · orphan · reluctant hero · naive protagonist · cowardly protagonist · passive protagonist · agency imbalance · strong supporting cast · memorable side characters · morally compromised system · character growth · adult allies · privileged youth

Relationships labels: family loss · friendship · found family · mentor figure · romance subplot · class divide · power imbalance · betrayal · community resistance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1997

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Vita Nostra

Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko · 2018 · Vita Nostra (English)

A coerced teen enters a terrifying secret school where studying remakes reality, identity, and the self.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teenage protagonist · gifted student · reluctant student · domineering mentor · scary teachers · morally grey characters · isolated protagonist · resilient heroine · authoritarian authority figures

Relationships labels: mother-daughter · mentor-student · teacher-student · peer relationships · coercive relationship · family endangerment · complicated family bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1999

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Cover of Retribution by Travis Bagwell

Retribution

Travis Bagwell · 2017 · Awaken Online

A bullied teen follows a mysterious bow’s quest into a mage city, where a revenge path and a looming crisis collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female protagonist · supporting character protagonist · bullied teen · isolated · angry · resourceful · developing confidence · self-discovery · badass heroine · strategic fighter · leader · apprentice figure · moral gray protagonist

Relationships labels: friend group · mentor-apprentice · bullying · female rivalry · player party · NPC companionship · found family · power dynamic · school harassment · friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1999

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Sovereign

April Daniels · 2017 · Nemesis

A trans teen superhero must defend her city, survive escalating attacks, and face the cost of power and identity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · trans protagonist · lesbian protagonist · angry heroine · snarky narrator · scarred veteran · overpowered hero · morally conflicted hero · vulnerable hero · hot-headed · resilient · self-sacrificing · supportive mentor · antihero · villainous transphobe

Relationships labels: f/f romance · sapphic romance · found family · mother-daughter relationship · friendship strain · parent-child conflict · support group · mentor-protege · team dynamics · rivalry · romantic buildup · workplace alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2000

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Cover of A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

A Thousand Pieces of You

Claudia Gray · 2014 · Firebird

A grief-stricken teen chases her father’s killer across parallel worlds and gets pulled into a love triangle.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · artistic protagonist · impulsive heroine · determined heroine · loyal daughter · scientist parents · mysterious love interest · brooding love interest · flirty assistant · archetypal love interests · grey morality · underdetermined antagonist

Relationships labels: father-daughter · family bonds · romantic triangle · trust issues · betrayal · alternate selves · soulmate romance · love across worlds · mentor-assistant · friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2005

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Cover of A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

A Conspiracy of Stars

Olivia A. Cole · 2018 · Faloiv

A teen aspiring scientist on a stranded alien colony uncovers buried truths about her world, her family, and peace on Faloiv.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: aspiring scientist · teen protagonist · curious heroine · determined heroine · logical characters · competitive students · black girl in STEM · hacker · best friend · scientist parents · extremist leader · character-driven

Relationships labels: friendship · found family · parent-child tension · family secrets · romantic subplot · slow-burn romance · rivalry · community conflict · intergenerational conflict · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2008

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Cover of The Faint of Heart: A Graphic Novel by Kerilynn Wilson

The Faint of Heart: A Graphic Novel

Kerilynn Wilson · 2023

In a heartless dystopia, a teen artist who kept her heart must protect her emotions and resist conformity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · young artist · outcast · steadfast heroine · sweet protagonist · morally resistant · classmate with secret · Scientist figure · family tension · creative protagonist

Relationships labels: sister relationship · family estrangement · friendship · new friendship · community pressure · romantic subplot · love subplot · sibling bond · art partnership · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2014

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Cover of Dreadnought by April Daniels

Dreadnought

April Daniels · 2017 · Nemesis

A closeted trans teen inherits a superhero mantle, gaining her ideal body while facing transphobia, villains, and responsibility.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: trans teen · trans girl · lesbian protagonist · closeted protagonist · angry heroine · underdog · survivor · emotionally abused teen · young superhero · compelling lead · strong female characters

Relationships labels: father-daughter conflict · abusive parent · best friend conflict · mentor relationship · friendship · f/f potential · queer friendship · team dynamics

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2019

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Cover of Ultraviolet by R.J. Anderson

Ultraviolet

R.J. Anderson · 2011 · Ultraviolet

A teen in a psychiatric ward tries to prove she’s sane while the truth behind a missing classmate keeps changing.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen girl protagonist · vulnerable protagonist · relatable protagonist · strong heroine · unreliable narrator · isolated protagonist · misunderstood character · suspicious doctor · sympathetic patient group · popular rival · psychologist · scientist

Relationships labels: mother-daughter conflict · romantic tension · mentor relationship · doctor-patient dynamic · friendship · rivalry · family estrangement · institutional power imbalance · trust issues · forbidden romance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2019

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Cover of Perilous Waif by E. William Brown

Perilous Waif

E. William Brown · 2017 · Alice Long

An unusually gifted orphan flees a controlled upbringing and finds herself pulled into a dangerous far-future crew.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · overpowered protagonist · gifted child · badass girl · naive heroine · loyal protagonist · shy protagonist · resourceful survivor · superhuman growth · young soldier · transhuman protagonist

Relationships labels: found family · friend loyalty · mentor dynamic · crew bonds · protective relationships · romantic tension · bisexual attraction · subordinate power dynamic · female friendship · human-AI bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2020

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Cover of Baby Blue by Bim Eriksson

Baby Blue

Bim Eriksson · 2021

In near-future Sweden, a young woman’s grief draws her into a queer resistance against emotion-policing fascism.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant protagonist · outsider protagonist · young woman · queer women · mysterious rebel · animal-masked figures · bureaucratic enforcers · peacekeepers · robotic authority figures · aimless young adult

Relationships labels: female friendship · queer romance · sapphic relationship · found family · resistance solidarity · mentor-like bond · community care · oppressor-oppressed

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.2024

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