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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for The Area 51 Files.
Characterization labels used: orphan protagonist, middle school protagonist, loner, relatable heroine, curious protagonist, alien best friend, shape-shifting character, pet sidekicks, adult guardian, authority figures, bully character, ensemble cast, sassy animal sidekick
This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their characterization embeddings are close.
A teen alien hunter with reality-bending powers tracks deadly outlaws while carrying the loss of his family.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: orphan protagonist · teen hero · overpowered hero · sympathetic protagonist · quirky side characters · funny friends · villainous aliens · tragic backstory · wish-fulfillment hero
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1561
A science-minded middle schooler gets a chance to redo the past and save a friendship before it all falls apart.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: science nerd · smart kid · underdog · likable protagonist · flawed protagonist · relatable protagonist · best friends · bullied kid · popular girl · kind girl · rival friend · dog character
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1767
An orphaned teen trains as an imperial mecha pilot, only to uncover buried truths that pit loyalty against her past.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: orphan protagonist · outsider protagonist · ambitious protagonist · flawed protagonist · brainy friend · rival bully · class clown · hacker friend · sapphic protagonist · nonbinary side characters · teen protagonists · elite pilot · chosen pilot
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1800
An alien meant to spend a month as a human on Earth accidentally lands in a cat’s body and finds a friend.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: quirky protagonist · socially awkward girl · animal lover · empathetic friend · alien scholar · immortal being · hive mind · lonely child · supportive grandmother · lovable side character · weird kid · outsider · rescuer · curious observer · catlike behavior
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1808
An orphaned hypnotist heads to Hollywood to stop a billionaire power broker from controlling celebrities and the presidency.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: orphan protagonist · plucky heroine · child hero · friend sidekick · pug companion · power-hungry antagonist · billionaire villain · celebrity figures · supporting ensemble · strong-willed protagonist
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1827
An alien-hunting teen races to stop a video-game-powered mind-control scheme before brainwashed kids destroy Earth.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen hero · alien protagonist · overpowered protagonist · cocky protagonist · smart protagonist · alien hunter · lonely hero · orphan hero · imaginary companions · rebellious son · sympathetic antagonist child · kindhearted ally · brainwashed teens · alien villains · power couple
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1829
A superpowered teen alien hunter follows a deadly list of targets while chasing the alien who killed his parents.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen protagonist · alien protagonist · lonely hero · overpowered hero · smart protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · immature villain
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1858
A marine academy freshman must survive a devastating attack and uncover her hidden legacy in a high-tech ocean quest.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: teen protagonist · female lead · orphan protagonist · leadership arc · smart protagonist · caring protagonist · nerdy characters · diverse cast · autistic character · scholarship student · found family · cooking animal · sentient vehicle
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1865
A sickly orphan earns a growth-based combat suit and fights to rise through a brutal military academy.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: underdog · chronically ill · orphan · gifted student · bullied protagonist · tenacious hero · humble lead · supportive friend · protective friend · rival bully · AI-chosen protagonist · powerhouse ally · sarcastic friend · competitive classmates
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1874
A schoolgirl’s sudden invisibility draws her into a secret circle of kids with powers and a dangerous hidden origin.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: female protagonist · best friends · middle-school kids · spunky heroine · quirky protagonist · smart kid · popular girl · geeky boy · villainous adult · supportive friend group · nontraditional heroine · relatable characters
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1881
An orphaned kid tries to keep his found family together when a radio signal promises other survivors.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: orphan protagonist · reluctant leader · high-energy kid · inventive kid · loyal friend · supportive ensemble · vulnerable hero · humorous protagonist · monster allies
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1883
A hungry girl’s bedtime cake request turns her family’s space voyage into a battle with living desserts.
Why this is here
Characterization labels: resourceful child · brave heroine · kind protagonist · curious protagonist · robot sidekick · family ensemble · friendly robots · villainous creatures · comic aliens · likable heroine
Semantic match: ranked by characterization
Distance: 0.1893
