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Readers who enjoyed Must-Read Teen Novel Sampler by Lauren Oliver, Veronica Roth, Lauren Conrad, Sara Shepard, Kiera Cass & Gwendolyn Heasley also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Dragon Twins by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMagic. Romance. Adventure. And twists you’ll never see coming.According to legend, twin sisters Gemma and Mira are descended from witches. But they’ve never been able to use magic.On their seventeenth birthday, everything changes. They’re gifted with power over the elements, and right after receiving their magic, they’re tracked down and attacked by an ancient monster... -
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The Dragon Realm by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsExperience the thrilling second book in The Dragon Twins series—a spell-binding adventure full of magic, romance, and twists you'll never see coming!After killing the dark supernatural who could sense their rare elemental abilities, twin sisters Gemma and Mira are no longer being tracked every time they use their magic. But they can’t let their guard down yet...Categorized as:
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![Maximum Ride, Vol. 5 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson]()
Maximum Ride, Vol. 5 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsEscaping ITEX in Florida, the Flock head west, with Max more burdened than ever by the knowledge that she's meant to save the world. But while their leader is keen to stay on the path leading to her destiny, Fang and the others are more interested in settling down and letting the chips fall where they may... -
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 7 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFang's blog has brought ITEX and their cruel research to the world's attention, and his readers take a stand at the facility where Max and the girls are being held, shutting the organization down... -
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![The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor]()
The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor
The perfect gift for readers who want to be swept away. The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogy Gift Set includes three hardcovers: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Days of Blood & Starlight, and Dreams of Gods & Monsters... -
![Maximum Ride, Vol. 4 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson]()
Maximum Ride, Vol. 4 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDespite their initial hesitation, living with Anne has softened the Flock, so Max is keenly aware that it's time to leave...Categorized as:
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsNarrowly surviving their encounter with Erasers in New York City, the flock is following up a lead on their pasts in Washington, D.C. But what they find waiting for them is.. -
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 6 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe time has come for Max and her winged "Flock" to face their ultimate enemy and discover their original purpose: to defeat the takeover of "Re-evolution," a sinister experiment to re-engineer a select population into a scientifically superior master race...and to terminate the rest... -
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 8 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsJoining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a perfect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate over their future, but frostbite isn’t the only danger in the Antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder-and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are... -
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Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Vol. 2 by Ellen Schreiber
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsWho says dating a vampire is easy? Raven's nocturnal romance with her immortal love, Alexander, is definitely dicey, but even more so with Alexander's meddling half-vamp cousin in town. Claude and his sketchy gang are on the hunt for a stash of blood-filled vials that can turn them into pure vampires...Categorized as:
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Maximum Ride, Vol. 1 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsFourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it’s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the “flock”—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary kids—only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time.. -
![Goddess by Josephine Angelini]()
Goddess by Josephine Angelini
After accidentally unleashing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war. But the gods are angry, and their thirst for blood already has a body count. To make matters worse, the Oracle reveals that a diabolical Tyrant is lurking among them, which drives a wedge between the once-solid group of friends... -
![Firstborn: The Complete Series by Isla Frost]()
Firstborn: The Complete Series by Isla Frost
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHumans are prey. Holding off the hunters will require falling in with the enemy.For the first time, grab the complete box set of the bestselling trilogy readers have dubbed "SPECTACULAR," "BRILLIANTLY IMAGINATIVE," and "UNPUTDOWNABLE."The invaders didn't come in spaceships. They stepped through a glowing portal and brought death and magic to humankind..Categorized as:
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![The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore]()
The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsThe Garde have suffered an unbearable loss. Number Five has betrayed them. Eight is gone forever. Ella has been kidnapped. The others are now scattered.In Chicago, John makes the unlikeliest of allies: Adam, a Mogadorian who turned his back on his people. He has invaluable information about Mog technology, battle strategies, and weaknesses... -
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![Maximum Ride, Vol. 2 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson]()
Maximum Ride, Vol. 2 by NaRae Lee, James Patterson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsHaving recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is the voice that's begun whispering in Max's head...Categorized as:
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![The Awakening by K.E. Ganshert]()
The Awakening by K.E. Ganshert
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"I can't go home. It's not safe. Nowhere is." Tess Eckhart isn’t crazy. She’s not suffering from psychosis. She and Luka Williams are part of The Gifting. Before they can find out what that means, the man with all the answers turns up dead. The only thing he left behind? A few patient files that lead to the nation’s most lawless city... -
![Rising by Leia Stone]()
Rising by Leia Stone
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsInception meets War of the Worlds with a sassy female lead. My name is Kit Steele and I was ten years old when thousands of alien ships landed all over the world in the year 2020. We thought for sure that we'd be goners, about to be obliterated or terraformed out of existence. But when the ship doors opened, they were… empty. Maybe they were just communication vessels, we thought...Categorized as:
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![The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta]()
The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCritically acclaimed and universally beloved, the Lumatere Chronicles - consisting of Finnikin of the Rock, Froi of the Exiles, and Quintana of Charyn - is now available in its entirety in this e-book collection! Discover the fantasy trilogy that reviewers have called "thrilling, romantic, and utterly unforgettable" and that School Library Journal recommended for "fans of the intricate fantasies... -
![The Dark Vault: Unlock the Archive by Victoria Schwab]()
The Dark Vault: Unlock the Archive by Victoria Schwab
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsImagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.Mackenzie Bishop’s grandfather first brought her here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself... -
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The Vision by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe Vision is book 3 in the Fallen Star Series. Gemma thought she was trapped—that Stephan had finally won. But then time resets and she’s given another chance. The clock is ticking as Gemma tries to figure out how to change the vision that ends the world in ice. If she can, then maybe she can save the world from Stephan and give her and Alex a chance at a real future...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Vol. 3 by Ellen Schreiber]()
Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Vol. 3 by Ellen Schreiber
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRaven's romance with her dreamy vampire boyfriend, Alexander, has been complicated once again by Alexander's menacing half-vamp cousin. Now that Claude and his fearless gang have been tricked out of the blood-filled vials that can turn them into full vampires, Claude will stop at nothing to find the real vials. Raven's family and friends could be in danger...Categorized as:
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![Catch and Release by J.S. Kennedy]()
Catch and Release by J.S. Kennedy
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe can see the future, but can he save it?Curtis has a rare gift: he can see glimpses of the past, present, and future.But his visions come with a price: he can’t share them without changing the outcome.It didn’t matter, until he meets Christine—a fierce mercenary who sparks his interest and is fated to be the heart of the guild he’s trying to build... -
![The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon]()
The Dawn Chorus by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA novella that bridges the third and fourth instalments of Samantha Shannon's internationally bestselling Bone Season series.Paige Mahoney and Arcturus Mesarthim have arrived in the Scion Citadel of Paris. Exhausted by her efforts against Scion, Paige has no choice but to remain in hiding, away from the revolution she started, so she can heal and come to terms with her mental and physical scars... -
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Time Lock by Micah Caida
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe stunning conclusion of USA Today bestseller Micah Caida's epic Red Moon Trilogy.His duty. Her destiny. Their last hope.The highly anticipated final journey in the Red Moon trilogy is here. Every minute counts—literally—as Rayen races against impossible odds to deliver a one-of-a-kind computer to the sphere, but she’s locked up in Albuquerque... -
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![Audette of Brookraven by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Audette of Brookraven by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B01ED5ZQSSThe Final Chapter in The Eldentimber SeriesWhen Audette pictured her wedding day, she never imagined leaving her intended at the altar... -
![Elementals: The Complete Series by Michelle Madow]()
Elementals: The Complete Series by Michelle Madow
This box set includes all five books in the USA Today recommended Elementals series and is over 1,400 pages of magic, adventure, mythology, and romance. Nicole Cassidy is a witch descended from the Greek gods... but she doesn't know it until she moves to a new town and discovers a dangerous world of magic and monsters that she never knew existed... -
![Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade]()
Song of Kai by Karpov Kinrade
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI am the Princess of Ravens, but soon I shall be Queen. I am the keeper of the songs for my people, but soon I must sing the song of the dead for my brother. I am the one the world looks to, but I am also what they fear. They just don't know it yet. My enemies play a dangerous game. And soon they will regret their dance with the Raven... -
![Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice by Mary Mecham]()
Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice by Mary Mecham
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTo assassinate her target, she must marry her enemy.Azora has dedicated her life to exacting revenge on the phoenix shifters who murdered her parents. When Prince Tarquin of Pyren demands a bride as part of a peace treaty, the elite strike squad of assassins Azora belongs to agree—she’s the perfect candidate to eliminate the monstrous shifter... -
![A Splintered Land by Deborah Grace White]()
A Splintered Land by Deborah Grace White
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTainted magic collides with unexpected love to shatter an already fractured landMarieke is trained in the magic of songcraft, but without connections, she’s still lucky to gain a place on a foreign delegation. She hopes to learn whether Aeltas suffers the same mysterious blight as her own land—what she doesn’t expect is to suffer a near-fatal accident the moment she crosses the border... -
![Time Return by Micah Caida]()
Time Return by Micah Caida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRayen, Gabby, and Tony face their own problems at the institute. Chaos erupts in the sphere. Time is everyone’s enemy.Stranded in Gabby and Tony’s world, Rayen suspects the institute hides a dark secret connected to the future. She promised to return to the sphere and find a way to save the teens before they all die...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber]()
Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe absolute last thing goth-girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander, need is another hitch in their nighttime-only romance—but dark trouble hovers on the horizon when Raven and Alexander discover four freshly dug graves filled with empty coffins... -
![The Wicked Within by Kelly Keaton]()
The Wicked Within by Kelly Keaton
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAncient lore leads to present danger in the final book in the dark and sexy paranormal romance trilogy about a descendent of Medusa, set in a richly reimagined New Orleans. Her fate is not set in stone. Having temporarily defeated Athena, Ari races to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries...Categorized as:
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Blood-Kissed Sky by J.A. London
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThere's nowhere left to hide. I thought vampires were our enemies - they controlled our lives, isolated our cities, and demanded our blood - until I met Victor. With Victor taking over as the new Lord Valentine, things were supposed to get better. Instead, they're worse than ever. Day Walkers, a new breed of vampires who can walk in the sun, are terrorizing the city...Categorized as:
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![Dark Oblivion by G.K. DeRosa, J.N. Colon]()
Dark Oblivion by G.K. DeRosa, J.N. Colon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere’s no stopping a prophecy.Solaris and Kaige can no longer deny their feelings. And their world is about to pay the ultimate price.Death is quickly spreading through Imera, endangering all the inhabitants of Draconis in the process. Synth is running out, and the nocturnes are becoming dangerously restless... -
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![Paperglass by A.R. Ivanovich]()
Paperglass by A.R. Ivanovich
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAfter narrowly escaping the war-torn outside world with her life, Katelyn Kestrel vows to never again venture beyond the mountains of Haven Valley. But just as Katelyn begins to prepare for life after high school—a normal life with no warring princes, no dangerous magical abilities, and no handsome, duty-bound soldiers—the outside world comes crashing into her reality once again...Categorized as:
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![Darkness Breaks by Jessica Sorensen]()
Darkness Breaks by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKayla made her choice and now she has to live with it. She stays with the Day Takers, hiding in the city, staking vampires. But fighting vampires as a human is difficult. Sylas constantly pressures Kayla to choose the life of a Day Taker. But until Kayla knows what Monarch is planning, she can’t make her choice. Plus there’s Aiden. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t stop thinking about him... -
![The Athena Alliance by Eva Pohler]()
The Athena Alliance by Eva Pohler
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe never thought her wedding day would be like this. When Zeus invites Therese and Thanatos to a party on Mount Olympus in their honor, they and the other gods who have formed the Athena Alliance are immediately suspicious of a trap. They fear Zeus has learned of their desire to free Metis and Cybele and to stand up for all the women he has wronged... -
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Monarch by A.R. Ivanovich
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRune Thayer’s rebellion in Cape Hill has placed all of Breakwater in danger. Now, Katelyn Kestrel and her best friend Kyle must do something that no one in the Western Kingdom has ever attempted: travel North into enemy territory and request aid from none other than Prince Varion himself. Before they are able to depart, Katelyn is unwillingly brought face-to-face with Prince Raserion...Categorized as:
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Elemental Power by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFamily secrets, powerful magic, a slow-burn romance ...Ridley Kayne has discovered she’s not alone.There are others with magic just like hers. Those who are also hunted by the Shadow Society.Elementals.With Archer’s help, Ridley sets out to find the other elementals living in Lumina City...Categorized as:
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![The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades]()
The Soul Sacrifice by Megan Linski, Alicia Rades
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFire and Water make the ultimate sacrifice.SophiaThe final battle has arrived. We’re prepared to face the Elders, but we can’t do it without the Azaimperiai. The ancient artifact will summon the ancestors to fight beside us. It’s our only hope at winning this war.But first, we must find the Familiars the Elders stole— before they can slaughter them and kill our people... -
![The Lost Children Trilogy: Complete Series by Krista Street]()
The Lost Children Trilogy: Complete Series by Krista Street
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis box set includes all THREE books in the Lost Children Trilogy by USA TODAY bestselling author Krista Street that reviewers have called, "the perfect mix of romance, mystery, action, and fantasy!" After waking up in an alleyway without a whisper of a memory, Lena begins an arduous journey west following an irresistible instinct... -
![To Steal the Sun: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier]()
To Steal the Sun: A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGwen has discovered both the love she once lost and her courage. But her greatest challenge still lies before her. She has chosen to fight for her people and that means standing against the mountain queen and all the fears of her childhood.Charlotte is ready to risk everything to save her husband and reverse the consequences of her mistakes... -
![The Grimm Society by Chanda Hahn]()
The Grimm Society by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Everly Hart became a “griever” the day she witnessed a tragic death. Imbued with a second sight, she can now see what others cannot—supernatural creatures called grimms. Then she receives an invitation from the Grimm Society to attend Gravemark, an exclusive school where grievers are trained to track and reap grimms... -
![Souls & Salvation by G.K. DeRosa]()
Souls & Salvation by G.K. DeRosa
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe final battle is here. Trapped in the dreaded angel tower, Liv attempts to infiltrate the enemy from within, but not falling for the angel by her side is proving to be the most difficult part. When she receives an ominous warning about an impending attack, Declan makes a decision which threatens their already precarious relationship... -
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![Fallen Star by Michelle Madow]()
Fallen Star by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnemies-to-lovers romance. Forbidden magic. Dangerous quests. Mind-blowing twists.Sapphire Hayes thought her biggest challenge would be escaping her small town in Maine.Then she fell into the fae realm, discovered her hidden magic, faced execution by a mad king, and survived three deadly trials set by the infuriatingly handsome prince Riven.But surviving the trials was just the beginning... -
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Dark Fae by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B009B56MFW.Sisters bound by love, separated by blood. . . And doomed to face the unimaginable.All points of the sister's lives have brought them to this moment, and this horrible realization. Chaos, an ancient and deadly deity, is free in the world... -
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The Fallout by Frost Kay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn ENEMIES TO LOVERS post-apocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Cruel Prince, Skyward, and Hunger Games.She should've died. She didn't.Reborn into a damaged, depraved world is nothing short of a nightmare. In an instant, every hope Hazel harbors for the future disappears along with her humanity, leaving her with overprotective guarding and a useless mutation...Categorized as:
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![Elemental Heir by Rachel Morgan]()
Elemental Heir by Rachel Morgan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe plan is simple. Executing it will be the real challenge. Can Ridley restore magic to a world that fears it? Magic, once an integral part of everyday life, is forbidden. Ridley has lived her life in fear, constantly hiding what she truly is.When the opportunity to change this presents itself, Ridley is fully on board. Restoring magic to society will change the world for everyone just like her...Categorized as:
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![D.N.Angel, Vol. 12 by Yukiru Sugisaki]()
D.N.Angel, Vol. 12 by Yukiru Sugisaki
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOn his fourteenth birthday, Daisuke Niwa comes down with a condition that has plagued men in his family for centuries, causing him to turn into the phantom thief Dark Mousy every time he sees his crush, Risa, and back into Daisuke when he sees Risa's twin, Riku, but in the midst of all the craziness, Daisuke must find a way to get Risa to fall in love with him and cure his condition for good... -
![Exposing ELE by Rebecca Gober, Courtney Nuckels]()
Exposing ELE by Rebecca Gober, Courtney Nuckels
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"I honestly wish I could believe that things will end perfectly, with one big bright happy ending. But these last few days have taught me that life isn't made up of shiny moments. Life is hard; it's gritty. One day you are filled with joy and the next, you are crawling through the muddy trenches with no inkling of when you might be able to climb your way back up again...
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