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Characterization labels used: autistic protagonist, non-binary protagonist, outcast, eccentric, blunt, quirky, food critic, blogger, amateur sleuth, underdog, handsome bartender, caregiver love interest, plus-size love interest, supportive ally, found family cast, neurodivergent lead

Relationships labels used: queer romance, slow burn, found family, mutual support, miscommunication, romantic banter, community bonds, outsider acceptance, protective partner

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Strange Bedfellows

Ariel Slamet Ries · 2025

In a queer solarpunk future, a burned-out trans college dropout starts manifesting dreams—and a mysteriously returned crush.

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Characterization labels: trans protagonist · queer protagonist · anxious protagonist · burned-out protagonist · late bloomer · flawed protagonist · messy protagonist · pathetic charm · supportive love interest · crush figure · secretive love interest · found-family ensemble · diverse cast · strong sibling dynamics · family pressure · lonely protagonist · self-critical

Relationships labels: slow-burn romance · queer romance · M/M romance · found family · siblings · family conflict · supportive family · old crush · romance and friendship · romantic tension · dependency · emotional support

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1493

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Forget Me Not

Jordan Castillo Price · 2014 · Mnevermind

An autistic memory-technologist navigates first love, hostile reactions, and a strange memory tech in a sequel told from his POV.

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Characterization labels: autistic protagonist · neurodivergent lead · brilliant specialist · socially awkward · self-aware · resourceful · vulnerable · intelligent · literal-minded · adult protagonist · protective love interest · patient love interest

Relationships labels: MM romance · slow burn · new relationship · attraction growth · family conflict · father-son conflict · professional relationship · therapist-client relationship · ex-partner relationship · friendship · mutual understanding

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1527

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A Letter to the Luminous Deep

Sylvie Cathrall · 2024 · The Sunken Archive

An epistolary underwater fantasy where two scholars’ letters uncover romance, mystery, and a deeper disappearance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reclusive protagonist · scholars · introverted characters · anxious characters · socially awkward characters · grieving siblings · kind characters · curious characters · intellectual characters · neurodivergent characters · OCD representation · disabled character · married characters

Relationships labels: pen pals · slow burn romance · platonic friendship · sibling bond · familial love · queer marriages · queer normative world · found family · romantic relationship · friendship through letters · grief bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1635

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Spellhacker

M.K. England · 2020

A queer teen heist crew steals forbidden magic in a futuristic city, then stumbles into a conspiracy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · found family crew · queer lead · nonbinary love interest · techie heroine · reckless protagonist · angsty protagonist · emotionally guarded · trauma shaped · orphaned protagonist · disabled character · chronic illness · spellweaver · techwitch · mom friend · dad friend · prodigy · morally gray teens

Relationships labels: found family · friend group · slow burn · friends to lovers · queer romance · sapphic romance · nonbinary love interest · chosen family

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1671

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薄雾 Mist

微风几许, 微風幾許

A memory-bound recorder joins a time-travel task force and gets pulled into dangerous missions, paradoxes, and slow-burn love.

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Characterization labels: genius protagonist · hyperthymesia · introverted · solitary · strong-willed · capable · competent team leader · confident · assertive · commanding · badass · snarky · tragic past · trauma · memory burden · closeted character · opposites attract

Relationships labels: slow burn · enemies to lovers · team family · workplace partnership · mutual trust · destined lovers · power couple · banter · miscommunication · protective bond · found family · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1698

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The Survivor Wants to Die at the End

Adam Silvera · 2025 · They Both Die at the End

In a Death-Cast world, two troubled boys form a bond while facing suicide, secrets, and a dangerous future.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: suicidal protagonist · mentally ill protagonist · borderline personality disorder · heir character · rich heir · child actor · father issues · traumatized youth · complex imperfect characters · protective character · rescuer role · codependent lead · flawed characters · emotionally intense

Relationships labels: queer romance · insta-love · codependency · toxic relationship · savior dynamic · friendship · family conflict · parent-child tension · found family · romantic dependence

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1733

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Traumaland

Josh Silver · 2025

A numb teen enters a secret VR club that sells nightmares, then uncovers a dangerous truth about his own trauma.

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Characterization labels: emotionally numb protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · witty protagonist · gay protagonist · teen protagonist · traumatized protagonist · psychologically complex characters · morally compromised behavior · misfit protagonist · cunning protagonist

Relationships labels: family tension · romance · queer romance · therapist-patient · friendship · supportive bond · betrayal · parent-child conflict · brother relationship · protective relationship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1738

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Costumes for Time Travelers

A.R. Capetta · 2025

A nonbinary costumer in an out-of-time town teams with a time-savvy stranger to stop a force erasing travelers and Pocket.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: nonbinary protagonist · time-savvy traveler · costumer · tailor · grandmother mentor · quirky side characters · sweethearts · naive lead · spacey lead · sheltered protagonist · queer cast · trans characters · polyamorous characters · diverse cast

Relationships labels: queer romance · sweet romance · instalove · found family · grandmother-grandchild · mentorship · chosen family · non-traditional family · polyamory · romantic chemistry · nonlinear relationship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1775

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An Unkindness of Ghosts

Rivers Solomon · 2017

On a dying generation ship, an outcast healer decodes her mother’s clues and confronts an entire oppressive order.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: brilliant protagonist · autistic-coded · intersex representation · queer protagonist · neurodivergent characters · traumatized characters · complex characters · morally harsh antagonists · survivor · healer · scientist · medic · self-taught

Relationships labels: mentor relationship · friendship · platonic bond · queer relationship · crush · found family · family history · mother-daughter · power imbalance · community bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1781

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A Letter from the Lonesome Shore

Sylvie Cathrall · 2025 · The Sunken Archive

Two separated lovers and their siblings pursue reunion through letters, scholar secrets, and an ominous oceanic mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: awkward lovers · scholars · anxious characters · neurodivergent characters · OCD rep · social anxiety · curious characters · gentle characters · earnest characters · endearing cast · bumbling scholar · secretive scholars · character-driven · character growth · shy romance · protective siblings

Relationships labels: found family · sibling bond · romantic pining · slow-burn romance · awkward courtship · queer romance · supportive partnership · platonic bonds · familial love · companionship · love letters · sisterhood · friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1793

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If I See You Again Tomorrow

Robbie Couch · 2023

A lonely teen reliving the same day over 300 times meets an unexpected boy whose arrival may change everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: lonely teen · shy protagonist · introverted · reserved · anxious · introspective · empathetic growth · self-aware · impulsive love interest · chaotic love interest · supportive side characters · multi-faceted protagonist · mentally struggling · big-hearted

Relationships labels: queer romance · insta-love · soulmates · friendship building · found family · family tension · parents divorce · therapist relationship · sibling relationship · side romances · trust and vulnerability · connection and isolation

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1794

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Project Nought: A Graphic Novel

Chelsey Furedi · 2023

A 1990s teen wakes in 2122 as part of a time-travel school program—and uncovers secrets, danger, and a crush.

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Characterization labels: teen protagonist · shy protagonist · anxious protagonist · relatable protagonist · wholesome protagonist · student guide · excitable character · withdrawn character · jaded character · friendly character · lovable characters · distinct personalities · ensemble cast · rule-follower · rebellious lead · golden retriever energy

Relationships labels: m/m romance · crush · slow-burn romance · friendship · found family · friend group · romantic friction · queer romance · hugs · rivalry · trust betrayal · student guide relationship · companionship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1813

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