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These books are ranked using the characterization + relationships labels extracted for Made of Stars. Books rank higher when they are close on every selected axis.

Characterization labels used: morally gray, badass heroine, outlaw couple, rule follower, academy graduate, hacker, loyal friend, repressed feelings, trauma affected, ambitious, fierce loyalist, antihero

Relationships labels used: partners in crime, star-crossed lovers, slow burn, found family, romantic tension, loyalty conflict, power dynamic, betrayal, family obligation, crew bonds

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Cover of Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan

Ignite the Stars

Maura Milan · 2018 · Ignite the Stars

A feared teen outlaw is forced into a military academy and must plot escape while questioning loyalty, identity, and enemies.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: badass heroine · morally gray · arrogant protagonist · cunning · ruthless · witty · sarcastic · fierce · rebellious · loyal · bookish genius · conflicted mentor · softhearted outsider · secret identity · antiheroine · teen prodigy

Relationships labels: found family · female friendship · enemies to lovers · slow burn romance · roommates · mentor attraction · family bond · sibling bond · frenemies · trust issues · friendship arc

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1494

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Cover of The Fractured Dark by Megan E. O'Keefe

The Fractured Dark

Megan E. O'Keefe · 2023 · The Devoured Worlds

A body-printed rebel and a reluctant heir race through space politics and mind-control conspiracies to save humanity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · damaged characters · competent heroine · reluctant heir · bodyguard · leader under pressure · soft hero · schemer · political operator

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · slow burn romance · established couple · found family · friendship · family conflict · power imbalance · pining · healthy communication · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1577

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Cover of The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid

The Diabolic

S.J. Kincaid · 2016 · The Diabolic

A genetically engineered bodyguard impersonates her charge at a corrupt imperial court to keep her safe—and survive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ruthless heroine · morally gray · engineered soldier · bodyguard · antihero · kickass heroine · emotionally closed-off · unstable prince · cunning rival · complex villain · female lead · character growth · self-discovery · humanity arc · fierce loyalty

Relationships labels: protector bond · deep friendship · romantic tension · slow burn romance · forbidden romance · mutual trust · power imbalance · sisterlike bond · betrayal · loyalty conflict · found family

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1616

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Cover of The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor

The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal

Jodi Taylor · 2024 · Smallhope & Pennyroyal

A sharp-tongued aristocrat and an enigmatic thief become time-traveling recovery agents, and their partnership begins.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · competent pair · enigmatic male lead · sharp-witted heroine · aristocratic heroine · mysterious past · lonely characters · loyal partners · villainous characters · competence porn · protective partner · dryly humorous protagonist

Relationships labels: partnership · found family · bickering duo · loyalty · trust · betrayal · family conflict · sister-in-law conflict · marriage breakdown · companions in crime

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1669

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Cover of Saga, Compendium One by Brian K. Vaughan

Saga, Compendium One

Brian K. Vaughan · 2019 · Saga

A fugitive family crosses a war-torn galaxy while love, violence, and survival collide in a sprawling space opera.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · complex characters · flawed protagonists · pacifist character · antiheroic figures · bounty hunters · mercenaries · queer characters · trans character

Relationships labels: married couple · parent-child bond · found family · star-crossed romance · interracial marriage · inter-species relationship · fugitives and pursuers · friendship · rivalry · revenge

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1749

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Cover of Imperio de sombra y tormento by Paula Gallego

Imperio de sombra y tormento

Paula Gallego · 2025 · Bilogía Hikari

In a lightless Japan sealed off from the world, soldiers, rebels, and rulers race to stop the darkness and their secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · rebellious heroine · disciplined soldier · strict captain · imperial ruler · activist · rebel genius · assassin · gray morality · secretive protagonist · complex characters · morally gray cast · brooding love interest · lethal fighter · introverted strategist

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · f/f romance · m/m romance · f/m romance · rivals to lovers · captain and soldier · power imbalance · found trust · loyalty bond · multiple couples

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1796

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Cover of Umbra by Amber Toro

Umbra

Amber Toro · 2024 · Sentient Stars

Three uneasy allies must navigate sentient starships, political fallout, and a mysterious signal threatening humanity.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: rogue · exile · commander · admiral · outcast · rule-follower · duty-bound · fierce heroine · strong female leads · morally gray character · flawed protagonists · reluctant leader · cinnamon roll MMC · broody MMC · ambitious character

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · slow burn romance · forbidden romance · star-crossed lovers · reluctant allies · found family · friendship · ship bond · pilot-ship bond · rivalry · fragile alliance · family trauma · mother-child conflict · mentor figure

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1808

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Cover of Lord of Population by Elizabeth Stephens

Lord of Population

Elizabeth Stephens · 2022 · Population

In a ruined Earth ruled by aliens, a fierce human fights to survive while forced into uneasy alliance with a dangerous immortal enemy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · badass heroine · survivor · traumatized heroine · resourceful heroine · protective hero · possessive hero · alien hero · consent-aware hero · bitterness · loyalty · stubbornness · vulnerability · resilience · competence · morally gray side character

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · forced proximity · protective dynamic · soulbond · blood bond · mated pair · found family · best friend · brother conflict · rivalry · romantic chemistry · trust arc · family responsibility

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1814

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Cover of The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar

Kady Cross · 2012 · The Steampunk Chronicles

Finley and her friends head to 1897 New York to rescue Jasper from blackmail, gangs, and a deadly clockwork collar.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · tough heroine · badass heroine · dual nature · dark side · protective hero · jealous hero · comic relief · inventor character · gang leader · morally grey character · cowboy · genius girl · eccentric scientist · former friend turned enemy · loyal friend

Relationships labels: friendship · found family · romantic tension · slow burn · love triangle · jealousy · protective romance · unresolved attraction · loyalty · betrayal · rivalry · exes · love interest · group camaraderie

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1815

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Cover of Deadly Games by Lindsay Buroker

Deadly Games

Lindsay Buroker · 2011 · The Emperor's Edge

An outlawed team enters a deadly imperial games to solve disappearances, clear their names, and survive betrayal.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: female leader · resourceful heroine · assassin · mute character · scholar · mage · mercenary team · former slave · former enforcer · stoic character · comic relief · loyal team · morally gray outcasts · character-driven

Relationships labels: found family · slow burn romance · team loyalty · rivalry · protective bond · professional partnership · friendship · betrayal · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1841

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Cover of Fiasco by Constance Fay

Fiasco

Constance Fay · 2024 · Uncharted Hearts

A secretive bounty hunter must team with a spaceship crew to catch a kidnapper, save a victim, and protect her own family.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: prickly heroine · bounty hunter · traumatized protagonist · morally gray · anxious protagonist · loner · protective medic · stoic MMC · secretive protagonist

Relationships labels: found family · forced proximity · m/f romance · slow burn romance · work partnership · family conflict · family reunion · trust issues · betrayal threat · protective bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1846

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Cover of Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Renegades

Marissa Meyer · 2017 · Renegades

A revenge-driven villain infiltrates a superhero order, only to question loyalty, justice, and her growing feelings.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray lead · fierce heroine · soft hero · badass heroine · cinnamon roll hero · secret identity · traumatized protagonist · resourceful heroine · supporting ensemble · diverse cast · messy characters

Relationships labels: enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · slow burn · secret relationship · opposite sides · found family · family tension · sibling dynamic · team loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1852

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