Blood Wyne (Otherworld / Sisters of the Moon #9)

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Blood Wyne (Otherworld #9)

by Yasmine Galenorn (Goodreads Author)

4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 · rating details · 2,012 ratings · 94 reviews

We're the D'Artigo sisters: half-human, half-Fae, we're sexy, we're savvy and we just turned in our badges to the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked good witch. Delilah's a werecat and blossoming Death Maiden. And as for me? I'm Menolly, acrobat extraordinaire turned vampire. But being a vamp isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when the G...more

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Published February 1st 2011 by Not Avail (first published December 22nd 2010)

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Nov 29, 2012 Kathy Davie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, urban

Ninth in the Otherworld / Sisters of the Moon urban fantasy series rotating between the three sisters' points-of-view. Based in Seattle, the POV here is from Mennolly.

My Take
Whoa...big changes in this one. It's a combination of tying up loose ends and setting up new possibilities. I think this is one of the better ones in this series. Of course, it could be because there are so many interesting positives happening with what Roman reveals about his intentions and desires; Erin's freedom; and, Men...more

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Oct 11, 2012 Johanna rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

2 1/2 Stars. I am shocked to only rate this book two and a half stars. I thought it over many times but I honestly did not like this book that much. It was not for the reasons some have about Nerissa and Menolly's relationship. I could care less about two females being in a relationship. You love who you love and do not have to answer to anyone unless you love children or farm animals. :) I feel their sex scenes are a little rushed and could be much more pleasurable for the readers involved with...more

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Mar 29, 2012 Star (The Bibliophilic Book Blog) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The Sisters of the Moon are back and this time, Menolly’s the prime focus. She’s got a lot of tough choices ahead, but hopefully everything will fall into place (as best it can). Menolly does worry that the paths the sisters are on will lead them apart, but every path can lead to the same destination. The sisters work best together and they’re just one big family – with their own sets of issues – but a wonderful dynamic that makes the stories so wonderful to read over and over again. Blood Wyne...more

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Jul 29, 2011 Book Binge Blog rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: berkley, for-review, paranormal

If you have not read this series yet, I would suggest starting at the beginning (Witchling) because all of the books build upon one another. The series is about three sister and alternates which sister is telling the story, this one is told from Menolly's POV. Menolly is a vampire who is finally starting to accept who she is and that she can be loved as who she is. In this story, Menolly is going after a vampire serial killer that is on the loose in their town. But runs into some problems when t...more If you have not read this series yet, I would suggest starting at the beginning (Witchling) because all of the books build upon one another. The series is about three sister and alternates which sister is telling the story, this one is told from Menolly's POV. Menolly is a vampire who is finally starting to accept who she is and that she can be loved as who she is. In this story, Menolly is going after a vampire serial killer that is on the loose in their town. But runs into some problems when the serial killer hides out in the ghost infested part of town which is where we meet Ivana Krask, who I am betting we will see again later in the series. She also hooks up with Roman who is a very old very powerful vampire who has decided that he wants Menolly for his own. Menolly is attracted to him but also has a commitment to her girlfriend, Nerissa. (FYI: There is an f/f love scene in this book.) She also is trying to figure out what to do with her vampire daughter who needs a new change of residence from where she has been living. So Menolly has her hands very full in this book. Lots of time and storyline juggling that Ms Galenorn does very well. I would be so lost in writing this trying to keep everything straight.

I enjoyed this story very much, it moved the overall plot line pretty well in addition to keeping this book interesting and having a resolution. This one was a little different in that we did not see much of the main bad guys. This book was kind of in the down time after the last engagement before they go at it again with them. Delilah is still healing her wounds so we do not see very much of her and Smokey is out dealing with family business. Their lives are not boring that is for sure. I think these sisters are the living the epitome of the curse, "May you live in interesting times".

They do not have much down time, or we just do not see much down time. It exhausts me reading about all they have to do, but I cannot ever put the books down because they get me so caught up in them. All of the sisters are coming into their own and finding their place in the world and that is cool to watch.

This is a great series and I cannot wait for the next book! :)

I give it a 4.75 out of 5.

This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Kris.(less)

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Feb 01, 2011 Kt from A Book Obsession.. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: signed, hardcopy

When a vampire serial killer starts rampaging through the city, Menolly knows it's only a matter of time before the humans start fighting back in retaliation, putting all vamps in danger. She sets out to stop the killer before he finds another victim, but when the group tracks him to a section of the city with some serious poltergeist activity, she quickly realizes they are way over their heads. She seeks out Roman, a ancient vampire, and asks him for help. He agrees, but his price comes at a sh...more
When a vampire serial killer starts rampaging through the city, Menolly knows it's only a matter of time before the humans start fighting back in retaliation, putting all vamps in danger. She sets out to stop the killer before he finds another victim, but when the group tracks him to a section of the city with some serious poltergeist activity, she quickly realizes they are way over their heads. She seeks out Roman, a ancient vampire, and asks him for help. He agrees, but his price comes at a shock to Menolly. Never would she have thought she would have caught this ancient's eye, but now he has her in his sights, and he doesn't want to let go.

Menolly has grown so much from the beginning of the series. In fact, all of the girls have made a lot of character progression, but I think Menolly may have grown the most. In this book, she seems to finally be accepting herself; all of herself. While her werepuma lover, Narissa, has a lot to do with her self acceptance, it's Roman that gets Menolly to take that final step. By being someone who can handle her when she lets herself go completely, it is almost like a huge burden is lifted off her shoulders. Before him, she had no one to allow herself to simply let loose without the fear of causing serious damage. I'm glad she will be able to balance all of the sides of herself and finally be at peace.

Due to Delilah's injuries from the previous book, we don't get to see too much of her in this one. However, as much as I love seeing all three girls worked together, Delilah really earned her rest, and I can't complain about her taking a back seat. That being said, both Menolly and Camille get their own set of troubles, and man some of them are doosies. Things are happening that will forever change the group dynamic; not just with the sisters and Iris, but their brood of men as well. Menolly is especially worried about them growing apart, but I don't think that is what will happen. I think the girls are each coming into their own, and while their paths may be different, nothing can break their bond. I think the dynamic between the three girls is the best thing about this series, and really makes them amazing books.

This book was full of heart pounding action. Once it started, I could only hold on and enjoy the ride. This is definitely my favorite Menolly book, if not the best one out of the entire series. While the fight against Shadow Wing was only a background threat in this book, the danger the group experiences was by no way any less than the previous books. In fact, some pretty major events occurred that set things in action. Some of which I am almost afraid to read about in the next book, as the repercussions will be steep. However, some events seem to be leading to good things, making this book a good balance of danger, yet potential hope for the future. I absolutely loved every minute of this book, and am so eagerly awaiting the next one's release. Definitely one of those series you want to check out if you haven't already. For fans of the series, you won't want to miss this installment!(less)

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Jan 16, 2011 Silver James rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I won an ARC of this book in a contest and as I wasn't familiar with Galenorn's worlds, I read it far more confused than her fans will be. This is the 9th book in her Otherworld Series. The characters and their "species" and the backstory/history of the world has obviously been explained in previous books. Coming into the middle as I did made for some scrambling to keep up, despite the glossary and list of characters in the back of the book. There were other elements not to my specific tastes th...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Michelle Tempted By Books rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

So much happened in this book. Hell so much happened in between books too. I think the biggest thing was with Sassy Brandson. She apparently was see by Menolly's daughter, giving in to her predator. This was not the first time and in the end Menolly had to uphold her promise to her friend. Quite sad. Also we see that Menolly is finally becoming a responsible parent and making some decisions that a parent should consider beyond housing and allowing another to do all the parenting. But that is jus...more

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Mar 20, 2011 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Blood Wyne is the ninth book in the Otherworld series by Yasmine Galenorn and a Paranormal Romance from Berkley.

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We’re the D’Artigo sisters: half-human, half-Fae. We’re sexy, we’re savvy, and we just turned in our badges to the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked good witch. Delilah’s a werecat and blossoming Death Maiden. And as for me? I’m Menolly, acrobat extra ordinaire turned vampire. But being a vamp isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when the g...more

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May 15, 2011 Kristina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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If you haven't read anything by Yasmine Galenorn I really suggest that you do! This is book 9 in the series. A word of warning to readers, these book have NO closed door policy for the characters love scenes. The sisters have multiple partners and there is a same sex relationship. If you have no issues with either of these they are fantastic romantic urban fantasy reads that keep you wanting more!

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Menolly: I am loving her more and more as the series develops. I like that she...more

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Jul 17, 2011 Kim~Fantasy~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ok Roman=HOTNESS!!! LOL Seriously these girls get all the yummy morsels! I loved the fact that there were different dynamics that made them each have thier own thing going on, but at the same time they still held that bond that nothing would ever come between them! I really want more of Shade though that scene where Menolly walked in to get kitten and shade drew a blade on her in the nude...OMG yes! I did feel bad for vanzir in this one though....he got it rough and I'm glad that the girls under...more

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Jul 24, 2012 Elisa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoy this series and the sisters have really grown on me. I love that the first person POV switches between sisters in a rotation book by book. It mixes things up enough to allow me to read them fairly close together. The overreaching story arc, finding the spirit seals before the big, bad Shadow Wing’s demon henchmen - allows these three girls, who were never quite perfect enough while growing up, are now on the forefront of a war and are shown to be favored by powerful gods and immortal cre...more I enjoy this series and the sisters have really grown on me. I love that the first person POV switches between sisters in a rotation book by book. It mixes things up enough to allow me to read them fairly close together. The overreaching story arc, finding the spirit seals before the big, bad Shadow Wing’s demon henchmen - allows these three girls, who were never quite perfect enough while growing up, are now on the forefront of a war and are shown to be favored by powerful gods and immortal creatures. If they were so out of favor with the fae, being half fae, have human…why are they so interesting to gods and strong immortals? Hmmmm... I love it when the underdog kicks booty.

Anyway, this novel doesn’t have as much to do with the pending demon war but instead the mystery is about a vampire serial killer on the loose. This causes the humans to target all vampires until the killing is stopped so emotions are charged and danger is high. Additionally Menolly has been selected by Roman, one of the most powerful vampires around, for something more...

Menolly is finally feeling good about herself and being a vampire. She is in love with her girlfriend and her life seems to be stabilizing, regardless of the insanity that the sisters have to deal with every book. These books are great urban fantasies, with some smexy scenes and there is a thinly veiled sense of humor throughout the plot. So while it isn't laugh out loud funny, usually she catches me off guard enough to laugh, chuckle or shake my head.

“The creatures acted a lot like the Blob - growing as they enveloped and assimilated their victims. Being digested alive by a living pile of snot was not my idea of a good time.” (pg 153)

So while this book doesn’t take us into the Otherworld, we get to go to the Seattle Underground and meet a new character, a powerful Elder Fae who strikes a bargain with Menolly to help eradicate some powerful, scary ghosts. But the bargain brings a connection, meaning we will probably be seeing her again soon. One thing that bugged me about the book is that there are a couple of chapters in the middle where they call each other dude a lot. It just started to bother me and then it seemed to stop. Weird!

This series does have a lot of characters and previously alluded to plot points so I would recommend reading them in order. Though you could enjoy this particular story since it is out of the main story arc, you would miss a lot of the ongoing issues and character development. Someone is getting hurt, another person is just recovering and major changes are happening for each of the sisters as well as the rest of their growing family of romantic interests, blood-relatives and friends. Not to mention the political environment for humans, the otherworld and vampire! The next book is told from Camille’s POV (she has 3 husbands, so they usually have the most smexing scenes) and they are finally going to help out Iris. I am interested to find out what happened to her!

These books are richly detailed, clever, fun, sometimes gross and quite sexy. If you like paranormal urban fantasy with romance and don’t mind a little gore at times, check these out! 4 stars.
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Jan 28, 2012 Lynda Tatad rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I can't believe I'm 9 books into this series! I am really enjoying how this series is evolving, and that each of the 1/2 human, 1/2 Fae D'Artigo sisters' lives have changed and grown in responsibilities. I think Menolly, the sister who was killed and turned into a vampire against her will, has grown the most!

>If you have yet to read these books, what are you waiting for?? One of the things i enjoy the most about these books, is that they are each told from the POV from one of the sisters. Th...more

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Feb 06, 2011 Jackie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011

Again had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of the D'Artigo sisters and their ongoing adventures... This time the story is told from Menolly's POV and she comes across as stronger, wiser and more balanced than in any book thus far! I loved the power structure that she formed with Roman, the fact that she and her Were Puma lover Nerissa are finally allowing themselves to become more than just "friends with benefits" and the emerging power that Chase displays in this installment is ve...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Bobbie Williams rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

We're the D'Artigo sisters: half-human, half-Fae. We're sexy, we're savvy, and we just turned in our badges to the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch. Delilah's a werecat and blossoming Death Maiden. And as for me? I'm Menolly, acrobat-extraordinaire-turned-vampire. But being a vamp isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when the Godfather of all vampires decides to play Prince Charming...It's the holiday season, and a vampire serial killer is on the lo...more

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May 07, 2011 Sharon rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

Book 9 -Well personally it fell a little flat for me, I think I'm just bored of the premise & you know exactly what your going to get. Sometimes you can keep series running too long, there was no progression as far as main plot goes, felt like a filler. Though I must say I did like the antagonist Ivana Krask. Found the way Menolly fell into another relationship unrealistic & totally out of character.
Won't be be following the rest of the series because I just don't care any more. The con...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Chris rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was pretty good. I was glad that she is spending less time recapping what has happened & who everyone is in previous books. I was a little surprised how much Camille was in this book since it was supposed to be Menolly's book. Usually the other two sisters are very minor characters, but we spent a lot of time dealing with Camille and her men. I was a little disappointed with the introduction of Roman. We now have another major player to deal with. I also felt that this book was kin...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Sherie Davis rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I think the story in this one just held a lot less interest for me. The book felt sort of formulaic to be honest, and when I think about it the last few did too. There's like an opening action scene where they're called by Chase unexpectedly to deal with something and it leads into what ends up being the overall plot for that book. Meh. I think it's a little disturbing how condescending the sisters are to humans now, how low their general opinion is towards humanity. On the one hand they're figh...more

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Feb 10, 2011 Andrine added it · review of another edition

This book centered on Menolly, the vampire sister. She's hated herself and what she is in previous books. In this one she really starts to like herself and accept what she is. It's her turn to lead the fight against evil demons this time, though this book doesn't involve a spirit seal. It's vanquishing evil spirits that have evolved into evil entities that can kill people. Also, it involves hunting down a new rogue vampire that has become a serial killer. It was a good listen, the narrator reall...more

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Feb 16, 2011 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is now my favorite Menolly Book. She has grown so much throughout the series. She has had to move on from a horrific past and it is so nice to see her open herself up a little and watch her change. There is a decent amount of action in BLOOD WYNE as well as some sexy scenes. Lots of things happen in BLOOD WYNE that I think are going to shake up all the sisters lives and affect future books. A new character that is introduced is definitely...more

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Mar 14, 2011 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Meh. I'd buy its related titles in digital format for $4ish. The worldbuilding was good and several character concepts were very interesting. Decent urban fantasy romance but there was very little character development in the face of ongoing plot. Easily triggered survivors of sexual trauma and abuse may want to avoid the title as it pops up without warning in a few places, and possibly the series for the same reason.

All that said, note to authors: finally having good sex with the gender you had...more

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Apr 13, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The HVIC [Head Vampire In Charge] is Back!

I strongly recommend you read this series in order (Witchling, Changeling, Darkling, Dragon Wytch, Night Huntress, Demon Mistress, Bone Magic and Harvest Hunting) prior to reading this installment.

This was a bloody Good Read! Menolly's behavior in this installment was night and day compared to the disappointing twit she turned into in Demon Mistress. She has redeemed herself in my eyes. In this installment, she is in complete control of herself and she's...more

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Feb 25, 2011 CoffeeTimeRomance andMore rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, romance

I will start off by saying Blood Wyne is a great paranormal novel full of interesting characters, sensational sex, and fighting scenes that leave you reeling. However, if you have not read all of Ms. Galenorn’s other novels in this series I feel you may be lost at times. I know I have read a couple of her other books in this series and I found myself trying to figure out what I missed by not reading the whole string of novels. Even with the air of confusion surrounding me at times, I still had p...more

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Feb 10, 2011 Snap rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011

Blood Wyne is an urban fantasy, paranormal romance. There are three D'Artigo sisters: half-human and half-fae. One is a witch, one a werecat, and one is a vampire. In Blood Wyne, the vampire Menolly takes center stage. There is a vampire serial killer on the loose in Seattle. Hungry ghosts are tearing up the town, people are scared, an elder Fae makes herself known and one of the oldest most powerful vampires in town has his eyes on Menolly. The D'Artigo sisters and their cohorts are never dull...more

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Feb 22, 2011 Anna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feb 17, 2011 Ciera Jenkins rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of the series, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy readers

Shelves: to-read-paranormal-urban-fantasy, favorite-author, favorite-series, read-in-2011

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Jul 29, 2011 Emily rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: demons, fairy, paranormal-heroine, paranormal-romance, shifters, vampires, witches

Since this is the most recent book in this series release, I will review the overall series too. The first book was a little rough, but I though each book got progressively better. I enjoyed each personality development of each sister. The only person who I did not think really changed much was Camille, but I havent' read Dragon Wytch yet, so I may have missed something along the way. I love how Delilah and Menolly evolved in almost opposite ways. This book really brings to circle Menolly's emot...more

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Feb 03, 2011 Frishawn Rasheed rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Way to go Menolly!!!!!! I am so happy that this book made her character less bitter and more comfortable with all of the parts of herself. Menonlly, in the first two books spent most of her time angry about both the way in which she was turned, reacting to the fact that she was a vampire. In this book she has found love and the self respect that she sooooo richly deserves.
Her character is the personification duality. She has both a male and female love. She is a vampire whose heart lives in th...more

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Jun 13, 2011 Wogc rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, 2011-list

I like the universe and the characters but something bugs me (hence only 3 stars). Whoever is the MC among the three sisters, the two other sisters are automatically "followers". I get that the MC is supposed to show the way but I doubt that one would switched role that easily (considering the three have really "grown up" since the beginning). I would expect some kind of opposition or at least more discussion/exchanges on strategy between the three before they take action. :)

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Sep 04, 2012 Megan Hoffer rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was the first time in months that I actually got to sit down and read one of Yasmine Galenorn's books. I was not disappointed. It seems that with each new book in this series, Yasmine gets better and better and the relationships get jucier and jucier. Menolly, though not being my favorite sister, has a good backstory and the way her mind thinks (though a little TOO rough at times) is very, very attractive.

The reason that I'm giving this book only 3/5 stars is due to the fact that, no matter...more

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Sep 28, 2011 Dawna Peterson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is actually not bad at all. So far its about this vampire who has been trying to figure out who this vampire serial killer is. Her and her friends are on the case because each person that they find dead is myserious because they each all look alike.
Its a really mysterious/creepy book also really scary. Like a book where you dont know whats going to happen next and i like that.

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Yasmine Galenorn is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of the Otherworld (Sisters of the Moon) and Indigo Court urban fantasy series. In the past, she also wrote two mystery series for Berkley Prime Crime (one under the pen name of India Ink) and eight nonfiction metaphysical books.

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