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Characterization labels used: teen protagonist, female protagonist, willful heroine, naive heroine, ego-driven protagonist, pragmatic heroine, analytical heroine, morally conflicted characters, enigmatic love interest, antagonist, character growth, found family

Relationships labels used: forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, insta-love (contested), rebellion alliance, found family, friendship, family conflict, parent-child conflict, romantic tension, power imbalance, loyalty conflict, trust and mistrust

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Hungry

H.A. Swain · 2014

In a foodless future, a privileged teen begins feeling hunger and joins a hidden fight to bring real food back.

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Characterization labels: privileged protagonist · teen heroine · hacker · rebellious girl · naive protagonist · young love interest · unreliable love interest · privileged love interest · rebel leader · scientist parents · best friend support · grandmother mentor

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · insta-love · love-hate dynamic · parent-child conflict · family loyalty · friendship · mentor-grandchild · rebellion alliance · class divide romance · betrayal · dependency · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1053

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Chill Factor

Rachel Caine · 2005 · Weather Warden

A weather-controlling heroine races to Las Vegas to stop a power-drunk teen, while rival factions and hidden agendas close in.

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Characterization labels: snarky heroine · strong heroine · reactive protagonist · determined protagonist · resourceful heroine · overmatched heroine · troubled teen · mysterious ally · morally compromised leaders · corrupt authority · protective love interest · martyr complex · tenacious heroine · emotionally battered protagonist

Relationships labels: romantic tension · forbidden trust · betrayal · manipulation · dependency · power imbalance · secret alliance · conflicted loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1164

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The Stolen

Celia Thomson · 2004 · The Nine Lives of Chloe King

A teenage girl with catlike powers is pulled into a hidden war, dangerous alliances, and a tangled love triangle.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · rebellious teen · sassy protagonist · badass heroine · matured protagonist · selfish protagonist · annoying characters · flat characters · protective heroine · loyal heroine · male love interests · villain with depth · leader role · side character focus

Relationships labels: love triangle · multiple love interests · romantic rivalry · family conflict · mother daughter · friendship · protective friendship · faction loyalty · found family · betrayal · trust issues · forbidden romance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1179

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Because I Killed Him

Edith Birde · 2026

In a glittering future society where blood color decides status, a weaponless student must survive elite power games and forbidden love.

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Characterization labels: female protagonist · male love interest · ruthless love interest · stubborn heroine · fierce heroine · smart heroine · loyal heroine · reserved protagonist · yearning love interest · side characters

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · enemies to lovers · found family · family feud · protective alliance · rivalry · class-crossing relationship · betrayal · loyalty

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Distance: 0.1230

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Salvage

Alexandra Duncan · 2014 · Salvage

Exiled from a rigid spacefaring society, an illiterate teen must survive Earth, find family, and redefine her future.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · naive protagonist · resourceful heroine · engineer heroine · illiterate protagonist · captain's daughter · outsider · budding independence · strong female character · complex protagonist · survivor · undereducated heroine · curious protagonist · plucky heroine · reluctant rebel · character growth

Relationships labels: arranged marriage · love triangle · instalove · forbidden romance · family conflict · parent-child tension · female friendship · aunt-niece relationship · found family · romantic rivalry · community bonds · power imbalance

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Distance: 0.1240

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Wildwing

Emily Whitman · 2010

A bullied 1910s maid slips into medieval England, where mistaken identity, falconry, and forbidden love upend her plans.

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Characterization labels: selfish protagonist · headstrong heroine · immature heroine · coming-of-age · character growth · relatable protagonist · social outcast · poor girl · illegitimate child · maid · housemaid · eccentric inventor · grieving widower · love interest · falconer · noble lady · pampered ward · father figure · supporting characters · strong motivations

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · class-crossed romance · star-crossed lovers · love triangle · family conflict · mother-daughter conflict · father-figure bond · mentor-like relationship · class rivalry · betrothal · engagement · friendship · maternal support · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1241

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Awaken

Katie Kacvinsky · 2011 · Awaken

In a near-future digital society, a sheltered teen is drawn toward real-world connection and rebellion.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · rebellious teen · controlled daughter · intelligent heroine · strong-willed heroine · romantic hero · mentor figure · authoritarian father · powerful father · outsider boy · charismatic love interest · idealistic rebel · secretive boy · caring mother · likable side characters

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · parent-child conflict · father-daughter conflict · romantic tension · family loyalty · trust issues · mentor romance · rebellion network · emotional dependency · power imbalance · star-crossed lovers

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Distance: 0.1243

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Because It Is My Blood

Gabrielle Zevin · 2012 · Birthright

Released from detention, a teen heiress to an illegal chocolate empire is forced into exile and danger to protect her family.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · reluctant heir · mob daughter · teen protagonist · family loyalist · headstrong · sarcastic · crafty · calculating · protective sibling · matured protagonist · morally conflicted · bossy love interest · quirky love interest · supportive ally · one-sided love interest · smart protagonist · badass heroine

Relationships labels: family loyalty · sibling protection · romantic tension · breakup drama · best friend conflict · betrayal · alliances shift · parent-child pressure · mentor relationship · political leverage · adversarial romance · chosen family · friendship strain · family rivalry

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Distance: 0.1254

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The Loneliness of Distant Beings

Kate Ling · 2016 · Ventura Saga

On a centuries-long spaceship mission, a teen rebel falls for the wrong partner and risks everything for love.

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Characterization labels: rebellious heroine · stubborn protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · immature protagonist · self-destructive protagonist · depressed protagonist · reserved love interest · arrogant rival · controlling authority · strong-willed heroine

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · insta-love · love triangle · assigned partnership · arranged marriage · family conflict · rebellion against authority · romantic secrecy · dependence · loyalty conflict

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Distance: 0.1298

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Girl of Glass

Megan O'Russell · 2019 · Girl of Glass

A teen dome-dweller crosses into a toxic outside world of mutants, danger, and forbidden love, forcing a hard choice.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen heroine · naive heroine · strong heroine · sympathetic protagonist · morally conflicted · decisive protagonist · flawed protagonist · love interests · supporting character development · elite society · outsider survivors

Relationships labels: love triangle · forbidden love · childhood friends · old flames · friendship · family conflict · parent-child tension · us vs them · community division · romantic rivalry

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Distance: 0.1307

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Glitch

Heather Anastasiu · 2012 · Glitch

In an emotionless underground society, a glitching teen hides forbidden powers while risking deactivation and rebellion.

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Characterization labels: naive heroine · strong heroine · compassionate heroine · reluctant rebel · special powers · telekinetic protagonist · future vision · shapeshifter · obsessive love interest · protective love interest · male rival · teen protagonists · villainous authority

Relationships labels: love triangle · forbidden romance · romantic tension · protective bond · sibling bond · resistance allies · betrayal · trust issues · power imbalance · obsessive attachment

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Distance: 0.1307

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Die Liebe, die den Anfang brachte

Anna Benning · 2021 · Vortex

A lost-love, time-bending finale sends Elaine into a desperate race to stop war and save the future.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · stubborn protagonist · loyal protagonist · impulsive protagonist · determined heroine · morally driven · emotionally intense characters · antagonist with plan · manipulated love interest · character growth · supporting ensemble · found family

Relationships labels: romantic couple · enemies to lovers · found family · friend group · loyalty · dependency · rescue bond · love and sacrifice · romantic tension · family-like team · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1310

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