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Lore of the Tides: A Novel (The Lore of the Wilds Duology, 2)
Analeigh Sbrana
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From the author of Lore of the Wilds comes the exciting and passionate conclusion, as Lore navigates Fae magic amid looming dangers that threaten to destroy her world.
Lore Alemeyu wakes up to discover she’s on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Held prisoner and with no way to escape, she’s faced with a dire set of circumstances…
A crew that’s distrustful of Lore’s magic capabilities…
Her betrayal by a Fae she thought she could trust…
A dangerous quest for the sun book, which, if placed in the wrong hands, will make the Alytherian Fae even more powerful.
Lore must navigate threats on the ship and beyond, into the ocean’s magical and mysterious depths, in order to find the sun book herself and help free the humans. All the while, Lore can’t help but feel the intense pull of one Fae male who has been helping her all along. But is she willing to risk her human heart for creatures that have burned her in the past, and jeopardize her people’s future?
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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Jun 23 2025
16 Arcs I Received With A Zero Percent NetGalley Rating
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The Skyy Life\ \ Erika\ \ • Jun 12
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✨DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE✨Imaginarium day 1 was filled with excitement (some anxiety)….
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The Skyy Life\ \ Erika\ \ • May 31
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Apr 15
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Happy wellness Wednesday! Here's a video I completely forgot to post BUT any package from The Bookish Box ESPECIALLY when it adds to my Analeigh Sbrana shrine means it is a damn good day!!!!
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Feb 20
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\ \ My dear Froomies.\ \ It is Friday, everyone's favorite day, and we are back to spotlight another author that is near and dear to my heart.\ \ Drum roll please..........\ \ ANALEIGH SBRANA!!!!!!\ \ It truly should not come as a shock to you that I adore Analeigh. I've written analysis of both Lore of the Tides and Lore of the Wilds, both are published on here, and I have a book tree that is just her books. Safe to say, she is one of my favorites.\ \ The moment I picked up Lore of the Wilds, or it picked me as my friend gifted me a physical copy, I was unaware that this book would spark an obsession. That I was going to be served a beautiful fantasy narrative that is imaginative, full of heart, and something that all book readers should be exposed to. We are exposed to the world of Lore through her eyes, and from the beginning, we are met with two facts:\ \
- The inhabitants of her town were ripped away from their world to Alytheria, and cannot leave.\ \
- Lore loves books and and has a vast collection of them.\ \ \ While those two points may not connect on the surface, it becomes apparent to the reader that the stories are of high value because they are used as ways to teach the youth of what life was like in their rightful land. Given that this is black fantasy, the practice of elders retelling stories and becoming storykeepers is something that is important within Black History, preserving them through oral means to be used as celebrations and warnings. Beautifully described by Analeigh, we follow Lore as she carries the narratives and history throughout the first and second novel, making choices in order to make a place for her people where they can be safe.\ \ In her second novel, we see the growth in Analeigh's writing, as well as seeing Lore through devastating lows, that also mirror Black history.\ \ "To every Black reader who grew up looking for themselves on the fantasy shelves, this one's for you"\ \ -Analeigh Sbrana\ \ That is the quote that I needed in my life, and Analeigh is an author who understands the need for Blackness in Adult Fantasy. Around 6% of traditionally published authors are Black and the number is even smaller within the fantasy space. Which is abysmal.\ \ We need more authors like Analeigh, more people like her, who fill this space with their words, creating an impact where it needs it most.](https://brilefae.binderybooks.com/item/q0qsxHX4Otkj6iZY7ykZ/)
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The Skyy Life\ \ Erika\ \ • Dec 30 2025
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The Skyy Life\ \ Erika\ \ • Dec 30 2025
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2025 wrap up is here! I finished a book recently but it didn’t top my earlier pick for December. I a
2025 wrap up is here! I finished a book recently but it didn’t top my earlier pick for December. I am in the middle of 2-3 other books right now but I’ll tell y’all about those in the new year — to see more regarding these amazing reads — subscribe to my youtube channel! 🔗 in bio videos have been recorded, will be in the lab editing this week to start the new year off on the right foot! 😌
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The Skyy Life\ \ Erika\ \ • Oct 10 2025
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The creator adult book fair was a DREAM!
The creator adult book fair was a DREAM! I was able to yell & yap (yap & yell) about my favorite books, authors, series, my favorite graphic novel, meet book besties IRL+ make new ones, debut @charmmeetcute, be on the panel for the first time EVERRRR 🥹
Special thanks to @fullcirclebookstore for hosting and letting me be apart of such an impactful and magical day!
So grateful to be on the panel with genuine and inspirational creators — @seekingdystopia @thesmallestbookclub — and author Gwenna (momma cusses) with @the_boozy_baking_bibliophile as the perfect moderator/influencer as well.
So happy to have been able to do this with new found book besties and influencers who are definitely changing the game. I am glad we got to do this together — @thewindedbibliophile @jadedubya @_novelreadswithbree @overbooked_okc @bookishfangirlco @bubblegumbookshelf @reading.with.hotchocolate @preshreadsss
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Aug 29 2025
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["To every Black reader who grew up looking for themselves on the fantasy shelves, this one's for you"\ \ -Analeigh Sbrana\ \ The moment Lore of the Wilds entered my life, I knew that I was in for something special. An unapologetically Black fantasy where we would delve into the importance of literature, history, as well as embracing your power. It changed my life and I was grateful when Analeigh reached out to gift me an arc copy of Lore of the Tides.\ \ The moment I read that quote, I felt tears in my eyes. \ \ It is no secret that Black creatives and readers have faced backlash within the fantasy space, often placed within narratives where they are delegated to the best friend, or the disposable Black girlfriend trope, or are written off in the space entirely by saying that we do not belong. Around 6% of traditionally published authors are Black and the number is even smaller within the fantasy space. \ \ And so, I will always advocate for Black books as well as my fellow Black fantasy creatives. \ \ Summary\ \
Lore Alemeyu wakes up to discover she’s on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Held prisoner and with no way to escape, she’s faced with a dire set of circumstances…\ \ A crew that’s distrustful of Lore’s magic capabilities…\ \ Her betrayal by a Fae she thought she could trust…\ \ A dangerous quest for the sun book, which, if placed in the wrong hands, will make the Alytherian Fae even more powerful.\ \ Lore must navigate threats on the ship and beyond, into the ocean’s magical and mysterious depths, in order to find the sun book herself and help free the humans. All the while, Lore can’t help but feel the intense pull of one Fae male who has been helping her all along. But is she willing to risk her human heart for creatures that have burned her in the past, and jeopardize her people’s future?\ \ Oppression and Disenfranchisment\ \ This book, just like the first, speaks about disenfranchisement and oppression in a way that is a mirror of the current state of affairs. Lore act as a foil for the fae being a human that both wields and has a powerful bond with magic, she is a danger that must be wrought out. Of course, she is also the only one who wields Auroradel, the book of sunbeams, as she was the only one who could enter into the library in the first novel. Because of this, she is being used as a pawn in the search for the sister book, Deeping Lune. \ \ At every turn, Lore is being used by those in power for what she can do to benefit them. This is not unlike the many ways POC and specifically Black women are used by those in power. The backbone of society, the planner, the one that consoles, this is a role that has been placed on Black women and it truly became prevalent during slavery and only enhanced after. Given the tools to succeed and further their community but are constantly disenfranchised by both those who make the rules but also those who would be seen as an ally, Lore's struggles perfectly mirrors the experience of a Black woman in today's society. \ \ Witch. It's what the guards and sailors had begun to call her. That or abomination. Desecration, Evil. They knew she was a human with magic, something that, in their opinions, shouldn't exist. It was just another fallacious reason for the fae to despise her, not for her deeds but for what she was. To them, she [Lore] wasn't just a lowly human; but a criminal. One who had committed the most heinous crimes: discovered a way to pull herself above her "station" by pilfering magic, a resource that should only belong to, well anyone else, they didn't care3 who, as long as it wasn't her kind that benefited from it.\ \ Whenever I think of the Black women and magic, I will always think of the Legendborn series by Tracy Deonn. Stay with me here. \ \ Bree is a Black woman who, although has an innate sense of magic within her, root, the moment she is given the magic of the oppressors, she is then seen as a tool and a body rather than a person with her own magic. And it is with that innate knowledge that she possess as well as her sense of community is the thing that keeps her grounded and makes her powerful. This is the same for Lore. \ \ This is also the Black woman experience. \ \ Seen as a problem solver for all and the backbone but also hyper-sexualized, demonized, and suffer at the hands of a brutal nation that sees for only what we can contribute to the system even at the risk of losing ourselves in the process. So long as it keeps the wheel of oppression turning.\ \ Vengeance\ \ Lore while on the Lavender Lark experiences hardships that fully cement her rage as well as fueling her need for vengeance. Truthfully, if she was to burn the world to the ground, she would be well within her right to do so, and I know Finn would help burn it down with her. \ \ The betrayal from Asher (Syrelle), being treated as lesser than by the guards, and nearly being thrown over the ship by the crew as they cut her body and label herself as a witch, we watch the devolving of Lore. Someone who cared for humanity in general, even found delight within the sunlight and hearing the sailor's song and stories, was now ready to drown everyone as they blamed her for a death that she did not cause. She realized in that moment that no matter what she did, she would never be seen as equal, just a pawn and a scapegoat. \ \ She wishes to right the wrongs done to her and her people by her own terms and means, seeking the power to protect and enact justice in order to move forward.\ \ Books\ \ Books and the seeking of knowledge was always a theme that was prevalent within the first novel, carved as we the reader learn that Lore loves books more than anything. It is important that she more than anyone had come to the power of Auroradel and it's knowledge because she saw the book not as a weapon first, but a tool that would aid in her and her people's journey to safety. Lore furthers this within this book by deepening the connection with Auroradel, further discovering her power as well as studying to learn more about the world around her and allow it to shape her, not the other way around. It is what makes Lore so adaptable and smart. She studies as well as never shys away from knowledge as she understands its importance. She finds reverence within the written word when so many would rather choose the sword. Even when she thinks herself as weak, she never stops trying and learning, and this will forever be her strength.\ \ Final Thoughts\ \ his book duology will always be my favorite, so I was coming into this second book with high expectations.\ \ This book, right out of the gate prepared me for magic.\ \ Last year, my world was encompassed by the world of Lore and this year, we are brought a duology that matched the first. We dive deeper within the magic of words and the power that they bring within speaking life and death into existence. We see Lore grow and thrive within hardships as well as exist within the resilience and joy that was between the margins.\ \ Reuniting with characters as well as being introduced to new ones that push the narrative forward and raises the stakes that were introduced within the predecessor. It was a sister book, a twin.\ \ This book was one that I never wanted to put down. This was one that I will never forget and will forever be imprinted in my heart, especially the themes and messages that are present within this current climate. Let it resonate within you and start a conversation.\ \ And, as a closer, I adore Finn.\ \ That is all!](https://brilefae.binderybooks.com/item/qqMB6yvRj8cMKgjFLRQJ/)
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Aug 27 2025
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R&R Reads\ \ Ebony\ \ • Jul 2 2025
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✨🍃UPDATE! 2025 Releases for the Back Half of 2025
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We Are Already Halfway Through 2025… anyway if you find any fault in this post get mad at Goodreads and Amazon not me …🥰
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Boozhoo Books\ \ Naomi\ \ • Jun 23 2025
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Jun 20 2025
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It's fantasy Friday on my Bindery and we are going to touch on black fantasy books where I do an in depth review on Lore of the Wilds in preparation for Lore of the Tides in a couple of weeks. This beautiful world created by @analeighsbrana is heartwarming and filled with such representation that makes my heart sing. Check out Lore of the Wilds and yap with me on my bindery!
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Bookish AfroLatina's Library\ \ Gabby\ \ • May 16 2025
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It’s time for my April reading wrap-up! I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoboi Star Child is a fantastic genre-bending book for introducing young people to Octavia E. Butler’s life & works! I loved reading Butler’s quotes and seeing copies of her actual writing in these pages. In between the stories & quotes, Zoboi brought creativity, flow, & imagination to Butler’s life with poetry. Every time I read one of her books, I’m inspired to learn more about her life and understand her mind. Yes, I could just read her Wikipedia page but this was so much better. This book would be an amazing addition to every library and school!
The Windweaver’s Storm (TJ Young & The Orisha #2) The 2nd book in the TJ Young & The Orishas series is action-packed! TJ has a lot to handle between trying to uphold the promise he made to a god, grieving his sister, starting a new school, & his growing feelings for his best friend. You know, normal teen stuff! I loved getting to know TJ and his friends better while exploring this magical school in Lagos. It was an entertaining continuation of the series, for sure. The only thing that bothered me a bit was how the only disabled character in the book was treated. Aside from that, I think this is a great book and look forward to seeing how TJ processes the final events of it in the next book.
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Apr 30 2025
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Me influencing you to read Lore of the Wilds by @analeighsbrana so that you can geek with me about it! Is it it working?
(P.S. @harpervoyagerus if you wanna send me a copy of Lore of the Tides 👀👀👀)
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chronicallybookish\ \ Kaley\ \ • Apr 18 2025
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Written Reveries\ \ Krystal\ \ • Apr 18 2025
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Bookish AfroLatina's Library\ \ Gabby\ \ • Apr 14 2025
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[Hi friends! I am kind of a reading machine this month, but I don't want to jinx it. Still, I want to chat about the 5 books I finished reading as well as what I'm reading right now, and what I'm hoping to read next.\ \ \ \ I finally read Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler byIbi Zoboi and it was beautiful! This book is a short biography that incorporates poetry, Butler's own words, information about her life growing up, and images of her writings. I connect with her lifelong curiosity and experiences of isolation as someone interested in learning more.\ \ \ \ I also finished reading book two of the TJ Young & The Orishas series: The Windweaver's Storm by Antoine Bandele. This one was even more action-packed than The Gatekeeper's Staff. It was a super cool story which built so much momentum towards the end that I was on the edge of my seat a few times! There was only one aspect of the book that bothered me which was how the disabled character's story played out. [I won't say more because of spoilerssss]\ \ \ \ Rebekah Weatherspoon's Cowboys of California series has had me in a chokehold all month! A Cowboy to Remember gave that classic Hallmark plot, at first, and then dove into a heated love story with the righteous ending I craved. If the Boot Fits amped that up a bit with more hilarious observations and an opp we all love to hate. There must be something in the water at this ranch in Cali because these men are chef's kiss (pun intended). I'm planning to get into the third book, A Thorn in the Saddle, this week.\ \ \ \ A couple nights ago, I finallllyyyyyy finished reading my advanced reader's copy of Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana and HOT DAMN!! This is such a great book, y'all. It's sexy, adventurous, mysterious, and more. Basically, this book is epic. I can't wait for everyone to read it. If you haven't already, you should request this book for purchase at your local library and/or pre-order it yourself.\ \ \ \ It was hard to move on but here I am reading two different books:\ \
- The Hero's Equinox (TJ Young & The Orishas, #3) by Antoine Bandele on E-book.\ \
- The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley\ \ \ \ \ I spent some time today organizing my other advanced reader's copies because I'm behind on those deadlines. (I am my own problem, okay?!) With that in mind, I'm hoping to have time to read the following books this month:\ \
- No Ordinary Love by by Myah Ariel \ \
- An Abolitionist's Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse Cullors\ \
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R&R Reads\ \ Ebony\ \ • Apr 14 2025
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Bookish AfroLatina's Library\ \ Gabby\ \ • Mar 5 2025
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\ \ Like many folks with great taste, I am very excited about the latest book in the Legendborn Cycle: Oathbound. Since my physical copy of the new tome doesn't arrive from Bookshop.org until this Friday, I'm rereading Bloodmarked this week.\ \ Currently, I'm a little over halfway through the book and have paused reading my arc of Lore of the Tides, which comes out in July of this year, so I can finish Bloodmarked ASAP.\ \ If you haven't read Legendborn and Lore of the Wilds yet, I need you to rethink your reading priorities, friend! Both are amazing series with Black female leads who are strong-willed, powerful, and are given space to be vulnerable. The Legendborn Cycle is a Young Adult series that takes place in the modern-day United States and is inspired by Arthurian lore and Black American spiritual traditions like rootwork aka hoodoo. So far, there are three books in this series.\ \ The Lore of the Wilds duology is a New Adult series set in a magical land ruled by Fae. This duology is special to me because it has an all Black cast and uses inclusive language. I requested the arc for review from Netgalley and hope to finish it soon so I can share my review with all of you lovely people!\ \ What are y'all reading right now?\ \ Join for free or login](https://bookish-afrolatina.binderybooks.com/item/zFwqBxpStxVhvIWXI54I/)
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Bookish AfroLatina's Library\ \ Gabby\ \ • Feb 20 2025
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Here are 24 books I’m extremely excited about in 2025:
🌟 The Summer I Ate The Rich by Maika and Maritza Moulite That title, though!! 🌟 A Witch’s Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna I loved her 1st book & need more coziness. 🌟 The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas The drama of this cover is drawing me in! 🌟 The Queen’s Spade by Sarah Raughley I’m fascinated by the concept of this book. 🌟 Ms. V’s Hot Girl Summer by A.H. Cunningham I don’t even know the plot, but yesss 🌟 Malinalli by Veronica Chapa I love retellings of misunderstood historical figures! 🌟 A Tropical Rebel gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera Currently reading this & it is worth the hype. 🌟 (S)kin by Ibi Zoboi Contemporary Fantasy. Novel in verse. Caribbean Folklore. Nuff said. 🌟 If We Were A Movie by Zakiya N. Jamal It looks so freaking cute! 🌟 Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez I love this author’s work & this sounds intriguing. 🌟 Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi Emezi is often an auto-read for me. 🌟 I Accidentally Hooked Up With A Vampire by Jessica Cage The 1st book in this series was amazing so count me in. 🌟 Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi My youthful obsession with Ancient Egypt is calling to me. 🌟 The Wind On Her Tongue by Anita Kopacz I love the idea of a Yoruban deity studying in New Orleans! 🌟 Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana Looking forward to continuing the adventure! 🌟 Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria Wrapping up the series 🌟 Out of Step, Into You by Ciera Burch A Black sapphic romance w/ friends to rivals to lovers vibes? Yes. 🌟 Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan I’ve been waiting so long for this! 🌟 Bones at the Crossroads by LaDarrion Williams The ending of book 1 had me ready to see where this goes. 🌟 Meet Me At The Crossroads by Megan Giddings I like this author’s writing. 🌟 I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming You already know. 🌟 Bemused by Farrah Rochon The Muses origin story?! *gasp* 🌟 These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa Montalban “A vengeful female spirit w/ a thirst for justice” sounds fantastic! 🌟 The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno I’ve loved almost everything by her.
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Written Reveries\ \ Krystal\ \ • Feb 4 2025
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Bri's Book Nook\ \ Bri Le Fae\ \ • Feb 3 2025
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January had me and my e-reader SPARRING! I finished probably 2 of the various books that I started in the month, and the slump was real! For that reason, I didn't want to make a concrete reading list, but here are some I am setting out to read!
🔹️Lore of the tides by @analeighsbrana 🔹️Rise of the Dark Throne by @lygiawrites 🔹️Ella Gets the D by @tanvierwrites 🔹️Perfectly Candid by @jsjsprwrts 🔹️Outdrawn by @deannagreyy 🔹️Where We Found Our Home by @natashabishopwrites 🔹️Legendborn series by @tracydeonn
What's on your list this month?
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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Jan 5 2025
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If you've been following me a while, you know reading wrap-ups are not really my thing. But 2025 is about trying new things! So here is our first of the year! Enjoy!
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