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Among the Betrayed

Margaret Peterson Haddix

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Characterization labels used: young protagonist, illegal child, naive, self-doubting, brave, resilient, determined, matured, loyal, mistrustful, smart children, mysterious adults, double agent, manipulated heroine, likeable children

Relationships labels used: betrayal, trust, romance, friendship, found family, authority conflict, interrogator and captive, ally network, romantic deception, loyalty test

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Among the Enemy

Margaret Peterson Haddix · 2006 · Shadow Children

An illegal third child is pulled into the enemy’s ranks and must decide who to trust while helping the resistance.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: illegal child · young leader · flawed protagonist · moral doubter · self-sacrificing · brave child · insecure · capable under pressure · coming-of-age · mentor influence · complex antagonists · humanized enemies

Relationships labels: found family · sibling-like trio · friendship · loyalty · trust issues · mentorship · friendship across sides · rebellion alliance · protective bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1362

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Boy 7

Mirjam Mous · 2009 · Best of YA | XS

An amnesiac teen follows clues in his backpack to uncover his identity, and a secret experiment tied to his forgotten past.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · hacker · naive protagonist · resourceful protagonist · suspicious protagonist · helpful girl · antagonists · flat secondary characters · moral ambiguity

Relationships labels: trust issues · girl helper · friendship · betrayal · group captivity · family connection · romance avoided · ally turns enemy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1379

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Criminal Destiny

Gordon Korman · 2016 · Masterminds

Freed cloned kids race through the real world to expose a secret experiment while dodging capture and moral collapse.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: smart kids · teen protagonists · cloned children · naive outsiders · resourceful · brave · fugitives · runaways · morally conflicted · character development · group dynamics · skillful · reluctant criminals

Relationships labels: found family · friend group · betrayal · loyalty · group teamwork · affection · trust issues · romance tension · family identity · power imbalance · friendship under pressure

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1386

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Seven Crowns

E.V. Everest · 2022 · Shadows & Starlight

A 16-year-old foster kid learns she’s a hidden royal heir and must survive assassins, rivals, and secrets on another world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · foster child · waitress · liar · orphaned heroine · strong female lead · independent heroine · reluctant heir · secretly royal · smart heroine · stubborn heroine · adaptable heroine · mature for age · love interests · hacker · mentoring stranger · royal siblings · distinct side characters

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · love triangle · romantic tension · betrayal · trust issues · family separation · sibling separation · power struggle · rivalry · allies and enemies · protective mentors

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1431

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The Fever Code

James Dashner · 2016 · The Maze Runner

A prequel tracing Thomas and the others inside WICKED, where a maze is built and loyalties begin to shift.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: child protagonists · young cast · selected subject · test subject · brainwashed · naive protagonist · gullible protagonist · smart protagonist · manipulative authority · loyalty divided · character backstory · character development · troubled character · morally ambiguous character

Relationships labels: friendship · found family · rivalry · betrayal · loyalty · romance · siblings · authority control · team bond · friend group

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1459

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Batman: Nightwalker

Marie Lu · 2018 · DC Icons

A reckless teen heir gets community service in Arkham Asylum and uncovers a deadly plot tied to a mysterious girl.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · billionaire heir · brilliant girl · mysterious anti-hero · reckless teen · idealistic hero · naive protagonist · morally grey villain · supportive butler · protective guardian · supportive friends · cunning antagonist · intelligent protagonist

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · trust and betrayal · friendship · guardian relationship · mentor bond · class tension · power imbalance · chemistry · friend group · family legacy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1461

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Darkness, Be My Friend

John Marsden · 2006 · Tomorrow

A traumatized teen resistance group is sent back into occupied Australia for a sabotage mission that quickly goes wrong.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · ordinary kids · traumatized youth · resilient characters · flawed heroine · brave girl · reckless behavior · survivors · psychological scars · moral conflict · group ensemble · distinct personalities

Relationships labels: friend group · found family · romantic tension · group loyalty · protective bonds · family separation · military dependence · betrayal suspicion · community captivity

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1464

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Children of Eden

Joey Graceffa, Laura L. Sullivan · 2016 · Children of Eden

In a controlled post-apocalyptic city, an illegal second-born girl escapes hiding and gets pulled into rebellion and secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · sheltered protagonist · rebellious heroine · willful · determined · reckless · naive

Relationships labels: family secrecy · parent-child conflict · sibling bond · twin bond · friendship · betrayal · love triangle · bisexual love triangle · romantic tension · found friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1479

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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: 0.1563

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Maximum Ride, Vol. 5

NaRae Lee, James Patterson · 2011 · Maximum Ride: The Manga

A fugitive flock of winged teens heads west, facing betrayal, destiny, and a looming secret plan.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · found family · leader burden · reluctant leader · protective heroine · talkative side characters · betrayer · traitor · child experiment · creepy child · mad scientist · brooding love interest · annoyed rival

Relationships labels: found family · sibling bond · romantic tension · love confession · betrayal · authority conflict · team conflict · protector dynamic · family loyalty · friendship under pressure

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1583

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Weapon

Lynette Noni · 2019 · Whisper

A fugitive heroine races to uncover her past, survive betrayal, and stop a power-hungry scientist in a twisty finale.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · powerful protagonist · oblivious protagonist · determined protagonist · protective character · secretive character · manipulative antagonist · scientist antagonist · rebel characters · found family

Relationships labels: love triangle · friendship · found family · betrayal · romantic tension · siblings · family secret · mentor-like protection · enemy to ally · ally to enemy

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1588

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Perfect

Cecelia Ahern · 2017 · Flawed

On the run after being branded an outcast, a teen must expose a brutal system before it destroys everyone she loves.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: strong heroine · teen protagonist · fugitive · reluctant leader · character growth · smart protagonist · brave protagonist · morally conflicted · supportive family · careful planner

Relationships labels: love triangle · romance subplot · family support · trust issues · mentor betrayal · found ally · sister relationship · father-daughter tension · romantic rivalry · friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1592

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