Books by Heroine Type

Find your next favourite read by picking your perfect leading lady.

We love a brilliant heroine in all her forms, bookish, battle‑ready, chaotic, calm, or a delightfully messy mix. Use this guide to discover stories by the type of heroine you’re in the mood for, then follow the tips at the end to track them down fast.

Pick your favourite kind of leading lady, then dive straight into the titles on our site.

We’ve mapped our heroine's “vibes” to actual Silver Gravity books so you can click, buy, and start reading right away—ebook, audio, or print, where available.

How to use this guide

Choose a heroine type below.

Click a book link to read the blurb, sample a chapter, or add to cart.

Want tailored picks? Email info@silvergravitybooks.com with what you’re in the mood for (pace, spice, tropes).

1) The Scholar‑Spy (codebreaker vibes)

She deciphers what others miss—and saves the day with brains, nerve, and a dash of history.

Start here:

The Decrypter: Secret of the Lost Manuscript (Book 1)

The Decrypter and the Mind Hacker (Book 2) 

The Decrypter: Digital Eyes Only (Book 3) 

Binge bundle: Calla Cress Decrypter Thriller Series (Books 1–3, ebook) 

2) The Science Whiz in Over Her Head (and winning)

A brilliant mind, a dangerous conspiracy, and feelings she didn’t schedule.

Spy in My Bed (Shadow Files #4) – neuroscientist Dr. Lylia Turner vs weaponised nanotech –

3) The Cozy‑Town Fix‑It Romantic

She rebuilds places and hearts with equal care—hello, small‑town swoon.

Blueprints of the Heart (Havenbrook #1) – architect heroine, seaside Cornwall vibes

Written in the Stars (Havenbrook #3) – stargazing, second chances – 

4) The Astrophysicist Action Heroine

She tracks cosmic chaos with a cool head and a big heart.

Ground Zero London (StarFall #1) – former MI6 + Dr. Emma Carter, meteors, new powers –

Read the whole StarFall run HERE.

5) The Myth‑Tinged Urban Warrior

Modern women, ancient powers, secret societies—save the world, back by brunch.

The Tragedy Code (Daughters of Zeus #1) – the Muses reborn in the 21st century 

Series hub: Daughters of Zeus 

6) The Legacy Reckoner Trio

Three fearless women take on imperial secrets and modern corruption.

Legacy of Loot (Daughters of Empire #1) – hacker, spy, and corporate sleuth vs stolen history.

Silent Pledge (Daughters of Empire #2) – vows, power‑brokers, Parliament intrigue.

Series hub: Daughters of Empire – https://www.silvergravitybooks.com/collections/daughters-of-empire

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