Exploring the Enchanting Worlds of Melissa Albert's Books

#books #coraline #overthegardenwall

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A tree stands by a pond with a black fence, setting the scene for a dramatic moment. Text overlay reads: "When three scary men crash their picnic and he says".

A text excerpt from the book describes a tense confrontation by a pond, where three men demand a girl be handed over. The quote ends with "You think three of you are enough to take her?".

The book cover for "THE CONCEALED" by SK HORTON, a teal and black design with flames, is displayed on a lace background with flowers. Text reads "Spice Free Romantasy" and "Princess Diaries meets fantasy".

👀 sigh-worthy YA romantasy

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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A person in a light blue shirt and black shorts holds a stack of books, with the text 'dark academia book recommendations' overlaid. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background.

A hand holds the book 'A Study in Drowning' by Ava Reid, described as a YA fantasy about a prestigious architecture school and rivaling classmates. A quote from Melissa Albert is also visible on the cover.

A hand holds 'The Atlas Six' by Olivie Blake, featuring a cover with an eye design. The book is characterized by a magical Library of Alexandria, secret and deadly societies, and physics-based magic.

We all need some ✨dark academia✨

These are the handle of books I’ve read that I would consider dark academia, and the last one is on my TBR! The first three were such great reading experiences to the point where I’d honeys re-read any of them. Truly I liked them all that much (especially Babel OMG) What are your dark academi

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A scenic view of the Tower of London by the River Thames under a cloudy sky, with text overlay about a date ruined by a kidnapping attempt, hinting at a dramatic scene from the book.

An excerpt from a book, overlaid on a river scene, describing three men attempting to kidnap a woman, with a red arrow highlighting Daniel's defiant response.

Three book covers by SK Horton: 'The Captured,' 'The Concealed,' and 'The Crowned,' promoting them as 'No-Spice Romantasy' with themes like 'Ballgowns and Daggers,' 'Dragons,' and 'Epic Battles.'

👀 what he says 💖

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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💙 Princess Diaries meets Powerless

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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🫶📚3 Books That Caught My Eye At The Dollar Tree 📚🫶

As promise… round two of this little series!🙂‍↕️ If you are new here, I am doing a four part series where I go to the Dollar Tree three different times and leave home with one book that I pick out of 3 books that catch my eye on each trip. To elaborate, I don’t read the synopsis or anything prior

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📖 Book Review: the Bad Ones by Melissa Albert 💭🍂🍃✨

the Bad Ones by Melissa Albert, 4.5 out of 5 stars read 💌🍂🌚✨ ——percentage rating: 96% This book was so beautifully immersive. Miss ma’am writes so good I can feel the chills rippling under my skin; the eerie atmosphere is riveting, plus with the added alluring mysterious disappearance of 4 se

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The book 'Mister Magic' by Kiersten White features a pink cover with a black, dripping television displaying color bars. It's a novel about former child stars reuniting to uncover the tragedy that ended their show and the secret of its enigmatic host.

The book 'Mika in Real Life' by Emiko Jean has a yellow and purple cover with a woman's illustration. This novel is about a woman who gave up her daughter for adoption, reconnects, and lies about her life.

The book 'Wahala' by Nikki May displays a colorful floral pattern on its cover. This novel follows three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and a glamorous fourth woman who infiltrates their group.

Books I found at Dollar 🌲

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Who is Mister Magic? Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show—and discover the secret of its enigmatic host—in this “skin-crawling story of pop culture fandom and ‘90s nostalgia” (Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Woods) from the author of Hide.

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A stack of seven books, including "When We Were Birds," "Queen," "Immortal Longings," "Our Crooked Hearts," "Starlings," "Six of Crows," and "Million Dollar Demon," with a text overlay "Books finds at Dollar Tree part. 2".

A close-up of the book "When We Were Birds" by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo, featuring a dark blue cover with vibrant illustrations of birds and tropical foliage.

A close-up of the book "Queen: A Chronicle of the Sibyl's War" by Timothy Zahn, displaying a cover with a red and black abstract design and a floating structure.

✨Book finds at Dollar Tree part. 2✨

Here are the new additions to the collection ❤️ -When We Were Bird by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo -Queen: A Chronicle of the Sibyl's War by Timothy Zahn - Million Dollar Demon by Kim Harrison -Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert -Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

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opinion on “The Hazel Wood” by Melissa Albert

has anyone read this book? its called “The Hazel Wood” by Melissa Albert. its a fantasy book i think and i have to read it for my ELA honors class during the summer. i hate fantasy books so i wanna know if its worth the read and if i should buy it to physically read #fantasybookreview #lemon8bo

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This quote!! 💜💜💜

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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A forest scene with a reflective body of water, overlaid with text: "When she's lost in the woods and he finally finds her." This image sets a romantic fantasy tone for a YA book.

A text excerpt from a book, describing a comforting embrace between two characters, with phrases like "You're okay, sweetheart" and "Please hold me." It highlights an emotional moment in a fantasy romance.

A tablet displaying the cover of "The Concealed" by SK Horton, described as a "Princess Diaries with a fantasy twist" and a "YA Romantasy Rec" available on Kindle Unlimited, surrounded by autumn leaves and a cup.

Magical YA Fantasy Romance You’ll Obsess Over

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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A grand ballroom scene with many people dancing, featuring a couple holding hands in the foreground. Text overlay reads: "When they've been fighting and he says things like this..." promoting an enemies-to-lovers romantasy book.

A ballroom scene with dancers, overlaid with a quote in a white speech bubble with blue hearts: "I keep telling you, the power is there. You'll learn to use it in time. And for the record, I can't imagine anything that wouldn't be attracted to you."

A light blue background with castle silhouettes features the book covers for "The Concealed" and "The Captured" by SK Horton. Text promotes them as a "Young Adult Romantasy Must Read No Spice Series."

No spice enemies to lovers 💗

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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The same old-world building with a dialogue overlay from a book. The text shows a conversation where a character insists on getting a hurt prince checked out, ending with his reply, "Yes, ma'am."

A teal background with silhouettes of trees and a castle, featuring three book covers: "The Captured," "The Concealed," and "The Crowned" by SK Horton. Text highlights "Young Adult Romantasy" and "Star-crossed kissing -only royal romance."

This micro-trope! 🫠

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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A large, ornate stone building with a clock tower, surrounded by green trees and palm trees under a blue sky. Overlay text reads: "When they try to apologize And it turns... Awkward."

An excerpt from "The Concealed" is overlaid on a stone building background, showing dialogue and internal thoughts about an awkward apology, with parts highlighted in blue, pink, and yellow.

An excerpt from "The Concealed" is overlaid on a stone building background, featuring dialogue where a character flirts and the protagonist's internal reaction, with parts highlighted in blue and pink, and pink hearts.

Awkward! 😬 No spice swoony romantasy

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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A stone building with two arched windows, overlaid with the text "When both her hot protectors are into her" and eye emojis, suggesting a love triangle in a romantasy story.

A book excerpt on a stone background, detailing a scene where Lucas kisses the protagonist while Daniel glares, highlighting a romantic tension between characters.

The book cover for "The Concealed: Heir of Earth and Sky Book One" by SK Horton, featuring a castle and blue flames, surrounded by pink flowers. Text indicates it's a YA romantasy with dragons, star-crossed romance, epic battles, and enemies-to-lovers tropes.

💕No Spice (all swoon) Romantasy💕

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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YA romantasy rec on KU 🩵🩵

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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Albert Wesker edit

Resident Evil edit #edit #residentevil #chrisredfield #albertwesker #edits

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A lush green forest scene with a body of water, featuring text overlay about a snake in a magical forest feeling energy, hinting at a fantasy story element.

A book quote overlayed on a green foliage background, discussing a character's power and attractiveness, with highlighted phrases "the power is there" and "attracted to you."

Two book covers, "The Concealed" and "The Captured" by SK Horton, displayed against a fantasy background, with text indicating "Young Adult Romantasy Must Read No Spice Series."

Underrated YA romantasy series 💜

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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Swoon-worthy YA romantasy

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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A smiling man, identified as Sammie Gene Young, wears a flat cap, glasses, red scarf, and tweed jacket, holding papers. A camera hangs from his neck. He stands outdoors with urban buildings and a river in the background.

Rip

COL(r) Sammie Gene Young March 1, 2026 Melbourne, Florida Special Forces Early Years Sammie G. Young, Sr. transitioned to the afterlife on March 1, 2026. Sammie lived many lives in the one entrusted to him and loved by us for nearly 80 years. Born on April 11, 1946, Sammie was the fifth of

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A tablet displays the cover of "THE CONCEALED" by SK Horton, featuring a teal and black design. Text overlays include "Princess Diaries with a fantasy twist" and "YA Romantasy Rec." A cup and beads are also shown.

This YA Fantasy Love Story Will Steal Your Heart

🔥The Concealed, SK Horton 🔥 Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems.

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💜YA Romantasy 💜

Sometimes when I post this people ask if it’s why choose… to clear that up—The Concealed is a kissing only young adult novel and definitely not why choose 🥰 Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be

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💘YA romantasy rec 💘

Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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An illustrated young woman with blonde hair and a yellow flower, looking down. Text overlay reads: "When you're tired of the stabby girls in every romantasy And just want someone to relate to."

An illustrated young woman with blonde hair. Text overlay, partially highlighted, describes the protagonist as "just an ordinary girl put into an extraordinary position."

A book cover for "THE CONCEALED" by SK Horton, surrounded by purple flowers. Text overlays include "Kindle Unlimited Rec," "YA romantasy," and "If only this was a fairytale instead."

💘YA fantasy romance on KU 💘

💕Princess Bride meets Alice in Wonderland💕 When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity.

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Check out the Book of the Month starring my curious little dog!

Book of the Month remains my favorite subscription box, and this June, I received my books! I chose two books because I had a credit for an extra one and decided to treat myself. I also really enjoy the special short-story series they highlight, which I absolutely love when I get them in the mail!

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All swoon. No spice romantasy

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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YA romantasy series ♥️ on KU

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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An arched hallway with text overlay reading, "When she worries she's not enough And he says... 🥰", hinting at a romantic moment from the YA romantasy novel, The Concealed by SK Horton.

Quotes from The Concealed by SK Horton, featuring a character's fear about the prophecy and a romantic reassurance: "Please know you are perfect just the way you are."

The book cover for The Concealed by SK Horton, described as "Spice Free Romantasy" and "Princess Diaries meets fantasy," set against a decorative background with flowers.

YA romantasy series

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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YA romantasy on KU 🩵🩵

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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A pale, muscular arm and hand with prominent veins, extended forward in a dark, blurry setting, possibly belonging to Albert Wesker.

A gloved hand, possibly Albert Wesker's, resting in a dark environment, with a partial view of a face in the background.

A hand with visible veins, possibly Albert Wesker's, resting on a dark, reflective surface, with a light source illuminating the area.

Albert Wesker’s hands;

reposting from tumblr <3 #albertwesker #residentevil #re5 #re4

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March Hopefuls

I miss reading every day like I was last year, but I'm doing my best- and that's all you can do. With most of these books, I'm finally continuing or finishing a series I started like three years ago. I'll let you know my thoughts once I finish them, Happy reading! -Autumn

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💭 what was your favorite horror read from last year? if you’re wondering if it was hard to narrow these down, i initially tried to do a top 3. and then a top 5. and failed both times, so now we’re at a top 6 and even then i wanted to include more! it’s been a great few years for horror books.

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Prince Albert’s hometown🤴🏻

Refreshing myself in the hometown-of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg from whom the British Royal family took their name until restyling themselves as Windsor in WW1. Dirndl @sportalm_kb Hair accessories @butterfly_story Earrings & Shoes @dolcegabbana • •

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An illustrated man and woman gaze at each other, with the man in a green uniform and the woman in a green dress, and text 'That's not going to cause problems...' and a Lemon8 watermark.

Um…how’s this going to work?

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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Three books on my bookshelf I look forward to

Three books I’m looking forward to reading are Twisted Lies - have to finish the series, All He’ll Ever Be - my first Willow Winters book, and Hexed - love the Never After series and cannot get enough of it! #bookshelves #lemon8bookclub #open bookshelves

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Three 🥵 monsters?! 😈 YES please.

Why choose When you Can have Them all? Claimed By Her Monsters By Lexi Davis FREE on kindle unlimited (KU) A spicy paranormal monster romance novella. #spicyparanormalromance #darkromancebooks #spicyreaders #whychooseromance

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Albert Pike Rec Area✨

🌞 Looking for a place to cool off this summer? 💦 Albert Pike in the Ouachita National Forest might just be one of the best ways to beat the heat. Crystal-clear water, shady mountain scenery, and the beautiful Little Missouri River make this a favorite spot for a summer day outdoors. Bring

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The book cover for 'The Hazel Wood' by Melissa Albert features a dark background with intricate teal and lime green illustrations. The title is central, framed by swirling branches. The artwork depicts a whimsical yet dark scene with castles, a house, a bird, a hand holding a knife, an open birdcage, and city elements.

Just Finished reading The Hazel Wood

This one took me a bit to warm up to. Honestly, the buildup felt slow—I was waiting for it to really start until Alice finally stepped into the Hazel Wood. That’s where things got so much better. I really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters, and by the time I got to the clim

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Albert Wesker edit

Resident Evil edit #edit #residentevil #residentevil5 #albertwesker #edits

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Alberton Montana

Alberton Montana. #montana #travel #explore #mountains #nature

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A clear, greenish river flows past large, moss-covered rock formations and a forest of bare trees under an overcast sky at Albert Pike Recreation Area.

A scenic view of the Little Missouri River with a wooden bench on a sandy bank in the foreground, surrounded by bare trees and rocky terrain under a cloudy sky.

A large tree with exposed roots stands on the riverbank, overlooking the clear, shallow Little Missouri River with a rocky bed and a distant forest under an overcast sky.

Albert Pike✨

POV: It’s 95°… and you know exactly where you’re headed 📍 Albert Pike Recreation Area This isn’t just a swimming hole— it’s that cold, clear water that makes you forget how hot it is. Rock ledges for lounging. Deep pockets for diving in. And that steady sound of the Little Missouri River

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Unpopular romance opinions

📚The Concealed, SK Horton 👑 Princess Diaries meets Alice in Wonderland When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems

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Library Haul!! 📚

Took at look at the new Arrivals at my school recently and found these three that I've been wanting to read for AGES. So excited to read the days away now, happy reading! #bookwormsoflemon8 #books #bookhaul #booktok

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The Easiest Three Milk Cake You’ll Ever Make

If you've never had Three Milk Cake (also called tres leches), this is your sign. Boxed cake mix, three milks, Cool Whip, and red and blue sprinkles for Memorial Day. That's it. Why this version works: — Boxed cake mix replaces from-scratch and nobody can tell the difference

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Gary & Albert the Alligator

Gary & Albert the Alligator #alligator #beaumonttx #cute #reptiles #texas

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Cleanup that Following list to grow your account!! #account #grow #teaching #unfollow @Strawberry Shortcake 🫶🏼

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