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AudiobookingWithLeah

AudiobookingWithLeah

Joined February 2017

Obsessed with Audiobooks 🎧 ~ INFP-T Mediator 🤝 ~ Gemini ♊ ~ 🦀 Leg Eater and Eggo devourer ~ American
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The Butcher | Jennifer Hillier
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3.75⭐
•This is one of those stories where you already know who the killer is, but the mystery is in how the people in the story will find out and whether they will survive finding the truth. Overall, this was not without its issues, but I still found myself invested in the story.
•It was great that each POV had a different narrator and each of them gave a decent performance.

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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I didn't really get close to finishing my board this month but I still did pretty well (faded ones are the ones I didn't get to). I did finish both my #bookspin and my #doublespin, though.

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Mehso-so

2.25⭐
• This could‘ve been slightly better, without Willa‘s POV. Well, maybe. Her point of view felt like it only served to confuse me. Plus, I didn‘t like her. Mary was a little too insipid for me to even care about her. I‘m left feeling underwhelmed with the story, overall.
•Not even my fav narrator, Karissa Vacker, could save this…Reba Buhr gave a confusing performance which wasn‘t her fault.

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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The final #bookspin list of the year!

In Michigan, we have our first snow of the season, and I had to drive to work in it this morning.

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Snow here, too, but it didn't stick. 3d
AudiobookingWithLeah @TheAromaofBooks It's definitely sticking here...and it's still going. 2d
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The Guilty One | Kiersten Modglin
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3.75⭐
•As long as you are willing to suspend disbelief at times, this one can be both wildly entertaining and jaw-droppingly messed up.
• The multiple narrators brought this unhinged story to life.

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Mehso-so

2⭐
Ugh…well this didn‘t work for me. The narration was great…the story, not so much.

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You Will Never Be Me | Jesse Q. Sutanto
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4⭐
The author gives us twists that are just omissions of truth, and I‘m not a fan. Gatekeeping thoughts for the sake of a twist is deceitful, and it doesn't work for me. But, on the other hand, she writes her characters so compellingly that I was completely hooked; that was on top of them being completely unlikeable. So, in a nutshell, this was completely bingeable but not without its issues. The narration was okay.

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Gaslight | Sara Shepard, Miles Joris-Peyrafitte
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3.75⭐
•While nothing really stood out for me, this was still an interesting look at what a cult is and how it could affect one psychologically. Since it centers on mind manipulation it was very aptly titled.
•The narration by Julia Atwood was decent but it could‘ve benefited from additional narrators.

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The Women: A Novel | Kristin Hannah
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4.5⭐
•This was great in the way it shed light on a woman‘s role in Vietnam and in the way it opened my eyes to the horrors of the War in general. However, I wasn‘t always a fan of the story's direction. I mean, how much heartache can one woman take?
•The narration by Julia Whelan was wonderfully done.

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Brothers | Alex Van Halen
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4⭐
An interesting look at the rise of Van Halen through the eyes of Alex Van Halen (the drummer). This wasn‘t too much of a deep dive, more like a skimming of the surface. Mostly though, this was a homage to his brother and his talent, I felt the immense love he has for his brother, Eddie.

His narration would've been better if he told his story rather than “reading“ it, and yet, I'm still glad he narrated it, himself.

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Echoes of Time | Calia Read
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4.75⭐
• This book was maybe my favorite because Etienne travels to the future/Selene‘s era and his insatiable need to soak up every little thing he can was so fun to observe. This also had the perfect ending to a time-travel series. Perhaps, the most surprising thing about my reread/listen is that I enjoyed the series so much more the second time around.
• Mason Lloyd & Courtney Patterson both gave amazing performances.

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4.75⭐
• I‘m fairly certain that I loved this series more the second time around, I think maybe it's because I didn‘t stress about the time-traveling making sense and just went with it. You have to be able to go with it. Also, I love these characters.
• Mason Lloyd & Courtney Patterson both gave amazing performances, especially with the French language.

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Mehso-so

2.75⭐• Every time I thought I was close to finishing the book, the author would throw a new twist, and it kept getting crazier with each new reveal. Also, all the covid bullshit dragged this down for me but I‘m not sure that the author could‘ve sold this scenario without a lockdown. Overall it was outlandlishly entertaining in a popcorn-y thriller kind of way.
• The narration by Brittany Pressley is the only thing that made this story worthwhile.

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Impact Winter Season 3 | Travis Beacham
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3.5⭐ --Light Pick
• Again, this was even more difficult to follow than the first two. The female characters all sound the same to me, so I almost never really know who is talking. I‘m sure the English accents aren‘t helping me differentiate either, but it‘s definitely not just that. There‘s a really good story here that I‘m struggling to comprehend, and I really wish I wasn‘t.

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An Unwanted Guest | Shari Lapena
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4⭐
•••A winter storm is the perfect scenario for a locked-room mystery and this one didn‘t disappoint. Some characters were off-beat but maybe that was a part of their appeal.
•••Hillary Huber is a favorite of mine…but it would‘ve been better with additional narrators.

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The Last Hunt | Audrey J Cole
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3.5⭐
• I enjoyed the first book in this series, but this sequel didn‘t quite work for me. I‘m more than willing to say that this might have more to do with me than the book itself, since the first book was so good and because everyone else seems to love it.
• They switched narrators and I don‘t think I liked her as much as Stacey Glemboski.

DogMomIrene It really messes with the experience when they switch narrators. 2w
AudiobookingWithLeah @DogMomIrene It does, especially when they aren't an improvement. 2w
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Gray After Dark | Noelle West Ihli
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4.25⭐
• This was an emotional read but lacked the punch to make it a true gut punch. It was good but lacked something that could‘ve made it great; so I liked it a lot but didn't quite love it. Ask For Andrea is still my fav, although this one is probably my second favorite by this author.
• Will Damron & Megan Tusing both give good performances.

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A Secret Worth Keeping | Drew Strickland
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3.75⭐• This book relies on a certain element (I‘m trying not to spoil it) that often does not work for me, but in this, I wasn‘t hating it. While it did feel a little campy at times, it was an entertaining and quick listen.
• The narrators gave decent performances but the best part was that each POV had its own narrator.

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BELOW | Paul Skillen, Aaron Gray
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Mehso-so

3.5⭐ • The sound effects were too much for me because I couldn‘t always hear what was being said. Also, it was difficult to follow who was talking because many voices were similar. Other than that this was quick and interesting for the most part. Very Invasion of Body Snatchers-esque.

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Call Me God: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper Investigation | Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell, Tim Clemente
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5⭐
•I could not stop listening, as each detail was revealed I was shook. I remember how scared I was when I heard about the DC sniper attacks and I didn't live anywhere near the DC area, but this book brought back the chilling details of that crime. It's a gripping account that I won't soon forget.
•The narration by Maureen O‘Connell was perfect and the full-cast for the interview style format was absolutely fantastic.

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Guests: A Thriller | Margot Hunt
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2.75⭐
I usually like Margot Hunt's books, but “The Guests“ had some issues that left me feeling underwhelmed. The characters, the plot, and the many twists and turns all failed to inspire me. Only two elements stood out and they were the full-cast narration and the setting of a category 5 hurricane.

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4.5⭐
⬗ I had sworn off Megan Miranda after a string of disappointing books. So, I guess the FOMO was bad because I decided to give this one a try, and hey, I actually liked it. I think it‘s even her best yet. It has loads of tension, family secrets, and an ending that took me by surprise.
⬗ The narration by Inés del Castillo was performed quite well.

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Parallel | Elle O'Roark
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4.75⭐
⬗ There is a way to make a love triangle work and this one hit it on the head. I seem to be really into time-travel romance, lately. I like that the science elements are done in a way that you don‘t have to think too deeply about them. Just go with the flow.
⬗ The narration by Samantha Brentmoore and Jason Clarke was decently performed.

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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NOVEMBER #bookspinbingo board. I'm looking forward to these books.

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The Night Guest | Hildur Knutsdottir
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3.75⭐
⬗ What a peculiar little tale that kept me entranced for all of its 162 minutes. Although, this is yet another horror book with an ambiguous ending🤔🤔🤔
⬗ The narration and translation by Mary Robinette Kowal were fantastic.

julesG Translation and narration were chef's kiss. 1mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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Here's my list for NOVEMBER #bookspinbingo.

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
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My October #bookspinbingo board has been filled and then some.

3 of the books on the board were DNFs, although I had 6 total. I also finished 4 more books that aren't pictured.

It was an impressive month. Looking at some of these books, it feels like I finished the earlier ones way before October. One thing about going through books this quickly: I'm so behind on my reviews (if you call them that).

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!!! 1mo
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Night's Edge | Liz Kerin
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4.5⭐
⬗ A wholly unique Vampire story where it‘s less about “paranormal-type” vampires and more like an epidemic/plague called Saratov Syndrome. Sort of like Covid but you turn into a blood-sucker. This book seriously vibes with the song “Down With The Sickness” by Disturbed.
⬗ The narration by Chase Sui Wonders was performed fairly well.

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Good Dogs | Brian Asman
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4.25⭐
⬗ I usually complain when a book is too long, but this one could've been longer. I wanted a little more character development and backstory. Everything felt too rushed, but other than that, I really liked it.
⬗ The narration by Alex Picard, Erin deWard, & Joe Hempel would‘ve been slammin‘ if it had been a true full-cast.

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Mehso-so

3.5⭐
While it wasn‘t as good as Hidden Pictures, it was still an interesting tale, although it was a bit peculiar.
The narration by John Pirhalla was excellent.

MyNamesParadise This is my mystery thriller book club‘s pick for December so will be reading it in November. I have the physical book though. Hidden Pictures was so good! It would be hard to top it! 1mo
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The Hitchcock Hotel | Stephanie Wrobel
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2.5⭐
I was going to give up on Stephanie Wrobel after how much I hated “This Might Hurt” but that damn cover wouldn‘t let me. Why can‘t books live up to their covers? The biggest reason this book didn‘t click with me is that I‘m not a big Hitchcock fan, and this book references his work a lot. But, if you are a fan of Hitchcock, you might enjoy this book more than I did. The narration by Michael Crouch, Gail Shalen, & Helen Lloyd was good.

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What Have You Done? | Shari Lapena
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4⭐
⬗ While I didn‘t buy into that twist of an ending, I was fully engaged with everything that led up to it.
⬗ The narration was interestingly produced in that January LaVoy did all the characters except two key voices. I‘m not sure why they did it that way. If you‘ve listened to the audio of this book, then you‘ll know what I mean—IFYKYK.

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5⭐
What a surprise this was, I think it‘s my favorite Cinderella retelling ever. It was wildly imaginative.
The narration by EJ Lavery was quite good.

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4.25⭐
I‘m glad they finally took a stand and said enough is enough. While I‘m happy it happened, I wasn‘t necessarily a fan of how it all went down.
I would love for this to be a full-cast production but Stacey Glemboski does a decent job with it.

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The Accomplice: A Novel | Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
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3⭐
So 50 Cent wrote a book—and it wasn‘t too bad. It wasn‘t necessarily my kind of crime fiction but it didn‘t suck.
The narration by January LaVoy and Dion Graham was fantastic, especially January LaVoy.

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Society of Lies: A Novel | Lauren Ling Brown
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Mehso-so

2.25⭐
⬗ I failed to connect with this because of the multiple characters to keep track of along with dual (or maybe more) timelines which left me continuously perplexed about what was happening. Also, it was way too long.
⬗ The narration by Brie Carter and Chandler Gregoire was good.

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4⭐
I was engaged once I sorted out the different characters and their voices. However, some of the characters' motivations were questionable. But the twist at the end was something else! I will say that this won't work for everyone.
The narration by Bailey Carr, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Susannah Jones, Jane Oppenheimer, & Carly Robins was fantastic.

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A Dark Roux | Blaine Daigle
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3.5⭐
⬗ I‘m beginning to see that maybe gothic-type horror stories don‘t really work for me. Unfortunately, despite this probably being a decent story with loads of atmosphere, I found myself rather bored. Although, I'm willing to concede that this is probably due to my personal preferences rather than any shortcomings of the book.
⬗ The narration by Johanna Parker was befitting the atmosphere of the book.

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Feed | Mira Grant
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3.75⭐
⬗ This wasn‘t weighed down with too much zombie gore, which was favorable since I can‘t handle the constant anxiety of dodging zombies— it stresses me out and ruins my experience. I didn't love this book, but I did like it for the most part. The political issues were a bit too much for my taste, but at least they were completely unrelated to what we have today.
⬗ The narration by Paula Christensen & Jesse Bernstein was quite good.

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Joyland | Stephen King
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4⭐
⬗ While nothing about this book had me super psyched, it was still a decent coming-of-age story set in the 70s. I thought Mr. King did a good job capturing that time period.
⬗ The narration by Michael Kelly was sufficient but unfortunately, his voice was so pleasant that I found it easy to tune him out.

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Girls Like Her | Melanie Sumrow
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3.75⭐
⬗ I didn't think this book was as hard-hitting as it was advertised to be. It was compelling enough, and I did feel for Ruby, despite her unfriendly attitude. However, the way things played out in the end didn't work for me.
⬗ The narration by January LaVoy was fantastic as always.

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3.75⭐
⬗ The time travel in this low-key reminds me of the OG Quantum Leap. I used to love that show. What kept me from liking this more was the lack of actual time travel and the MC's tendency towards whining. Although, his faithful sidekick Vinny didn‘t disappoint.
⬗ The narration by Ray Porter was amazing. He is quite good.

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Need to Know | Karen Cleveland
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4.75⭐
⬗ I could not stop listening…so good. This wasn‘t my first book by this author, but it is now my favorite, and it was her debut. As far as believability, it was believable while you were in it, experiencing it. Upon reflection, maybe everything didn‘t quite hold up, but it didn't matter because I was still captivated. Also, I think the author should explore the possibility of a continuation.
⬗ The narration by Mia Barron was decent.

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Hostage | Skye Warren, Annika Martin
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3.25⭐
⬗ 10 years ago, I would‘ve devoured this. Today…not so much. Another book that was just okay for me.
⬗ The narration by Lauren Sweet was okay…but Jacob Morgan was perfect.

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Cackle | Rachel Harrison
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3⭐
⬗ I hope to find another Rachel Harrison book that I love as much as “Such Sharp Teeth,“ but “Cackle“ wasn't it. It was okay, but it didn't have the pull of SST.
⬗ The narration by Dylan Moore fits the story quite well.

ShyBookOwl I recommend Black Sheep. It's my favourite Harrison, with SST being a close second 2mo
AudiobookingWithLeah @ShyBookOwl I've already listened to Black Sheep, and I didn't love that one. 2mo
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Heads Will Roll | Josh Winning
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Mehso-so

3.25⭐
⬗ The narrative felt all over the place and also got rather repetitive. Overall, it wasn‘t great, but it wasn‘t horrible either. I mean, I wasn‘t disappointed when these characters were axed.
⬗ The narration by EJ Lavery was fine.

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4.75⭐
I was hooked on this and blew right through this edition of the series. Hannah, Liam, and Quinn are, by far, my favorite characters, so I loved having them together. I've become invested in these characters. Without giving anything away, there is a pivotal incident in this book that I‘ve been waiting for, and it couldn‘t have gone down better.
I would love for this to be a full-cast production but Stacey Glemboski does a decent job with it.

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Panpan

2⭐
-This was going to get less of a rating from me, but I bumped it up because it could be “lost in translation” and the past timeline was slightly intriguing.
-This was a cool concept that was executed very poorly
-Did the documentary crew ever really document anything?
-You could call the characters flawed but in my opinion, they were just annoying.
-I‘m not sure what that ending was about and I don‘t care.

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My Darling Girl | Jennifer McMahon
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4.25⭐
⬗ This story slowly pulls you in and builds dread rather well. It was intriguing and creepy AF, but the ending was somewhat frustrating.
⬗ The narration by Hillary Huber with Kitty Hendrix having a small part was fantastically performed.

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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Here's my #bookspinbingo list for October....I got some more spooky books for this month.

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