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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 30 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Nel corso della guerra tra il Regno di Koka e la Provincia di Sen, i Quattro Draghi si fronteggiano tra loro cercando di guadagnare tempo. In prima linea, Hak lotta a rischio della vita fino all’arrivo di Kuelbo, con il quale inizia un sanguinoso duello. Nel frattempo, nel palazzo di Sen, dinanzi a Yona e Yuhlan, la moglie di Kuelbo, fa il suo ritorno il sacerdote Gobi…... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 29 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Kai Empire begins their plans to attack the Kingdom of Kohka, with North Kai leader Ying Kuelbo particularly interested in capturing the Dragon Warriors! When Yona and Jaeha are taken to Kai Empire against their will, Hak debates the unimaginable in order to save them—joining forces with the Kohka army! -
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The Six of Crows Duology Boxed Set by Leigh Bardugo
Contains 9781627792127 & 9781627792134. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. The gripping Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom duology, by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, is now available in a stunning hardcover boxed set. Follow Kaz and his crew into a world of magic and mayhem as they attempt to pull off—and survive—the job of a lifetime. -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 23 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsYona gets caught in the middle of the nation of Xing's civil unrest after she discovers that Princess Kouren wants war against the kingdom of Kohka! As Princess Kouren stokes the fire of the pro-war faction, Yona must find a way to save the Dragon Warriors and her home country! -
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Tricksters by Tamora Pierce
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsSixteen is a rebellious age for most young people, and Aly is no exception. With her mother, the lady knight Alanna, forever being summoned to some crisis or other, and the young men of Tortall little more than diversions, Aly is bored and restless... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 27 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHak has confessed his feelings to Yona, but how will Yona react in response? Later, Zeno suggests heading to Kuuto and getting closer to Hiryuu Palace so that the Four Dragons can heal their wounds. But what will they do when a Kai Empire army attacks the Fire Tribe? -
![The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black]()
The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
The Folk of the Air Series 4 Books Collection Set By Holly. The Cruel. One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal... -
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 28 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAfter Yona and her friends save the Fire Tribe from an invasion by the Kai Empire, word of their prowess spreads amongst those with deep faith in the Crimson Dragon King. Yona and the gang take cover at Saika Palace, but what trouble awaits when Su-won’s advisor Keishuk shows up to guard the Fire Tribe border? -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 37 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 37 by Mizuho Kusanagi, 草凪みずほ
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPrincess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! With war between the Kingdom of Kohka and South Kai close at hand, Yona strengthens her resolve on the battlefield... -
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 3 by Alphatart, Herelee
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 31 ratings"I WONDER WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE IF THERE WAS SOEONE WHO COULDN'T THINK STRAIGHT BECAUSE OF ME. ". Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace. .. and when people are playing with fire, someone's bound to get burned...Categorized as:
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The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom condemned prisoner to food taster for the Commander of Ixia, from apprentice to a charismatic assassin to warrior with ever-evolving magical powers, Yelena is a remarkable heroine like none you've ever experienced. Follow her amazing journey through Maria V. Snyder's breathtaking fantasy series, which New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey calls "engaging and entirely original. .Categorized as:
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 5 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“AND NOW, BECAUSE OF LOVE, I’M GOING TO LOSE EVERYTHING. ”. Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta’s secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit...Categorized as:
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Disciple of War by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWar looms on the horizon but Selene’s training as a wizard must begin, even though her age makes success nearly unattainable. Will searches for a solution, but their only hope may be a dangerous bargain with the king. The fate of two nations lies on Will’s shoulders and the future is paved with violence. With few options, he needs the aid of uncertain allies and dubious friends... -
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The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone... -
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![Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey]()
Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTogether for the first time in a single volume, The Complete Arrows Trilogy is the adventure that launched Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey’s expansive fantasy realm beloved by generations of readers. Talia, once a runaway, is Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining... -
![Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 4 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell]()
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 4 by Mizuho Kusanagi, Sandra Nogués Graell
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne! Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won... -
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Shades of Magic Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences... -
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King Maker by Audrey Grey
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last! They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets...Categorized as:
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The Remarried Empress, Vol. 4 by Sumpul, Alphatart
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 26 ratings“YOU NEED TO BECOME THE EMPRESS, MISS RASHTA. ”. Sovieshu’s lover, his mistress, and the future mother of his child―Rashta’s got it all…on the surface, that is. What she really wants is to be able to keep herself and the baby safe on her own, regardless of whether she has the favor of the emperor. The largest obstacle standing in her way? Navier, or so she believes...Categorized as:
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![The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes by K.M. Shea]()
The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes by K.M. Shea
Read all three books in the complete Snow Queen series: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, and Snowflakes in this special collection. Rakel is a princess who should have been queen. Instead, as a despised magic user she has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, alone in her ice-castle...Categorized as:
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![MeruPuri, Vol. 3 by Matsuri Hino]()
MeruPuri, Vol. 3 by Matsuri Hino
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWhile on a seaside field trip, the little boy Aram and Airi find themselves in the middle of a blackout at the public bath. Frazzled to no end, Airi drags Aram inside a closet but fails to prevent someone from walking in on them...Categorized as:
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Dawn of Magic: City of Ashes by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the Tree of Ages series! The heartbeat of the land thrums louder, faster, like soldiers charging into war. Finn drew a line in the sand when she used the faie to attack her enemy. There is no going back from what she has become. And she’s done running. The final battle will commence, and true villains will be revealed... -
![The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso]()
The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAcross the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction...Categorized as:
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![Infernal Dark by Everly Frost]()
Infernal Dark by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne death changed it all. When Nathaniel Shield risked everything to protect me, I could not have predicted the truth and lies that my heartbreak would reveal. Two broken hearts. Faced with the knowledge of my power, I must fight for my life against the Bright Queen, the Fell King, the vengeful humans, and even my own people who want me dead. But there’s far more at stake than my own life... -
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![Stormcaster by Cinda Williams Chima]()
Stormcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe third book in the thrilling four-book Shattered Realms series from New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima. The empress in the east—the unspeakably cruel ruler whose power grew in Flamecaster and Shadowcaster—tightens her grip in this chilling third installment in the series... -
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Pursuit of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratings-Killien, the unyielding clan chief who’s becoming increasingly volatile. -Sora, the suspicious ranger who sees more than she should. -A swarm of frost goblins that devour with tooth and claw. The list of people and things that could get Will killed keeps growing... -
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Last Sacrifice: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSafety. Comfort. Duty. What would you sacrifice if it meant saving someone's life? Could you sacrifice everything, including your own pride, to make sure that she'd be safe? And does that last sacrifice mean anything at all. .. if it comes too late? Book 6 in the Dimitri Point of View series.Categorized as:
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Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne lie began it all. I have become a traitor to my people, hated and feared by the ones I once protected, driven to destruction by the lies on which my life was based. Two traitors. Now, I have no choice but to escape with Nathaniel Shield into the heart of Fell, a land of dark creatures and brutal laws ruled by a cruel King, who wants us both dead. Three chances to survive... -
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Unraveled by Shannon Messenger
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBook 9. 5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favorite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world... -
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Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 6 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two find themselves drawn to each other even as political forces threaten to tear their world apart... -
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On the Shoulders of Titans by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsCorin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn’t going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin’s last brush with the Whispers didn’t exactly end well... -
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Siege of Shadows by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan Sini keep her past from destroying everyone’s future? Sini has finally found a family with the Keepers. After escaping from a childhood on the street and years of slavery, Sini’s new life as a Keeper should be idyllic. But she can’t shake the feeling she just doesn’t belong. Not only because she’s the first female Keeper in centuries. Her magic is too different to be useful... -
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Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heart. Gandrett can no longer hope that she has a dying chance to save the Prince of Ulfray nor the friend the Dragon King has taken from her. But she won’t give up—even if it means she has to travel to the forests of Ulfray first to help the Prince of Fae to wake his people...Categorized as:
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Successor by Nicole Conway
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe truth of Thatcher’s divine birthright could save his friends … if it doesn’t destroy him first. Left reeling from a ruthless attack by the Ulfrangar, Thatcher and his friends struggle to regroup. But their time is already running out... -
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![The Frost Gate: A Retelling of Snow White by Hanna Sandvig]()
The Frost Gate: A Retelling of Snow White by Hanna Sandvig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMirror mirror made of gold,Here's the story you were never told . . . I've always suspected some sort of mystery surrounding my adoption—I mean, who doesn't remember anything before they were five? But the tall, dark, axe-wielding fae huntsman showing up at my door yelling that I'm a lost princess and the Unseelie Queen is coming to kill me? That I didn't see coming... -
![My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka]()
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Manga, Vol. 4 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAsleep And Scheming. After Katarina discovered that student council president Sirius Deek was a hidden villain in the dating sim she was reborn into, she fell under the spell of his black magic. Now, in a deep sleep, she must navigate her previous life to uncover information that will help her save Maria from the same fate... -
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Shadow Castle by Marian Cockrell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken... -
![The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe]()
The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUpon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe — his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal — and maybe a few new ones — if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact... -
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The Queen of Raiders by Sarah Kozloff
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSarah Kozloff, author of A Queen in Hiding, continues the breathtaking and cinematic epic fantasy series The Nine Realms with book two, The Queen of Raiders, and all four books will be published within a month of each other, so you can binge your favorite new fantasy series. The soliders of Oromondo have invaded the Free States, leaving a wake of misery and death... -
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Wraith by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCan love blossom among the thorns? Refocused and determined, Nelle plans to snatch the spellbook and escape Roseward Isle once and for all. But when a powerful magic storm blows in—bringing with it a small castaway of mysterious origins—Nelle and Soran are obliged to lie low inside the lighthouse until it passes. Trapped in close quarters, they cannot hide from their deepening attraction...Categorized as:
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Princeps by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe thrilling follow-up to Scholar—in which, after discovering a coup attempt and preventing a bloody civil war, Quaeryt was appointed princeps of Tilbor—begins a new episode in the young Imager's life... -
![The Novice by Trudi Canavan]()
The Novice by Trudi Canavan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 53 ratings"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them. " Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador... -
![Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima]()
Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsA lifelong war. Alyssa ana’Raisa is the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of Fells, a queendom embroiled in a seemingly endless war. Hardened by too many losses, Lyss is more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, she goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life... -
![Veritas by Kelly St. Clare]()
Veritas by Kelly St. Clare
When light is gone, I will understand. With four parts of the root of magic in our grasp, I should feel like the worst is behind us. Yet the journey to the fifth piece is fraught with dangerous magical creatures. And I can only give the lethal immortals half of my attention. Grubby is changing and I have no idea what to make of him...Categorized as:
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![Stolen Princess by Kelly St. Clare]()
Stolen Princess by Kelly St. Clare
Certainty is slipping through my fingers like pirates’ gold. After escaping to our secret sanctuary, I’m haunted by the guilt of my decision. And the close call with Malice left me with more than doubt—I’m now harboring a magical fugitive. When Cosmo reveals a darkness is spreading from his wound, our crew must brave capture by our enemies to cure him...Categorized as:
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![The Fallen Witch by Emma V.R. Noyes]()
The Fallen Witch by Emma V.R. Noyes
BOOK 2 IN THE CAPTIVATING SUNKEN CITY TRILOGY. Amare Bellamy never meant to get married. She had a simple plan: rescue the Captain, rendezvous with the crew, and escape the Sunken City. But when her father bumps up the wedding without notice, she has no choice but to comply—that is, until Lukas shows up...Categorized as:
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![A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova]()
A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…. Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them. Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
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Fireblood by Elly Blake
All hail the Fire Queen. Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves. The answers to its demise may lie to the south in Sudesia, the land of the Firebloods, and a country that holds the secrets to Ruby’s powers and past…...Categorized as:
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![The Girl of Fire and Thorns Complete Collection by Rae Carson]()
The Girl of Fire and Thorns Complete Collection by Rae Carson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll three volumes of Rae Carson's New York Times‒bestselling The Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy plus the three novellas set in the same world, available together! An insecure princess with an unclear destiny becomes a secret bride, a revolutionary, a queen, and—finally—the champion her world so desperately needs in this epic fantasy series that Tamora Pierce called "engrossing" and that Veronica... -
![The Crown of Bones by Jocelyn A. Fox]()
The Crown of Bones by Jocelyn A. Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTess O’Connor is not exactly an ordinary mortal. She is the Bearer of the Iron Sword, the heir to an ancient weapon of power that may be the only way to halt the rising tide of darkness in the Fae realm. After the Battle of the Royal Wood, Tess sets out on her journey across Faeortalam, intent on reaching the Seelie Court to enlist Queen Titania in the final battle against Malravenar...
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