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June 17, 2016
The Portal Prophecies: A Keeper’s Destiny by C.A. King – 3/5
Title: The Portal Prophecies: A Keeper’s Destiny
Author: C. A. King
Rating: 3/5
Synopsis:
Book one of the Portal Prophecies Series, A Keeper’s Destiny, follows a group of ancient races who join together with some unlikely teenage heroes.The only clues they have to help them are hidden within predictions contained in a book written long ago.
Can they unravel the mysteries of their past and over come the deceptions of their leaders? Will they be able to decipher the prophecies in time to stop invading armies?
Join Willow and her friends in this fast paced adventure.
Review:
Keeper’s Destiny is the first book in The Portal Prophecies, a young adult fantasy series. The originality of this book amazed me, and I immediately wanted to read the rest of the series upon finishing it; however, C. A. King’s writing style is not one that I am particularly fond of. Her descriptions were overbearing and borsome at times, but her plot and characters made this book worth reading.
One of the things I enjoyed most about this novel was the power that King gave to her teenage characters. It is always nice to see young people in books validated and not underestimated, and I loved how fast paced the writing was. Willow is a brilliant protagonist, and I can never get enough of strong female characters in young adult novels. Willow was a character with a lot of substance, and she was well developed and continued to grow as the novel went on. The characters and story were a big part of this novel, but if it were to be redone with less unnecessary descriptions, it would have been more enjoyable. A reader needs to be able to fill in gaps with their own imagination, and this story line would have been perfect for that interaction on the reader’s part. Instead, the writing was rather dry, and I wasn’t able to see the full extent of C.A. King’s writing talents based on this novel alone. Her writing felt forced, and I didn’t feel that she was passionate about her story or characters based solely on her tone.
That being said, I am positive that the younger young adult crowd would eat this novel up. I plan on reading the rest of the series myself and look forward to continuing the story that C.A. King has created. I would just like to see this story and series excel with less fluff and more substance as the series grow. The setting she has created is very unique, and one that I want to visit again.
Scorecard
Editing = 3/5
Originality = 4/5
Artistic Style = 2/5
Plot Development = 4/5
Character Development = 4/5
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June 16, 2016
Tangled Web by L.W. Tichy – 4/5
Title: Tangled Web
Author: L.W. Tichy
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
When fifteen year old foster kid and diagnosed schizophrenic, Ryne, bumps into a strange man only she can see, the carefully constructed pretenses of her life start to crumble, forcing Ryne to choose between the safe, mundane, mortal world that’s labeled her crazy, or the magickal world of nightmares she has spent her life pretending doesn’t exist.
The truth will set you free. Not. At least, not for Arrynna Doe. The only thing the truth will bring Ryne is a straight jacket and a room at the local, state funded institution, again. So she lies- to her doctors, to her foster parents, to her best friend. Because, really, who’s going to believe there is a whole world filled with terrifying magickal creatures only she can see- faeries, witches, vampires, and werewolves, even dragons? That’s right, nobody!
Ryne has her routine mastered- pretend you’re normal, lie to everyone you know, ignore supernatural beings. And the routine works, until the day she acquires stalkers. Faerie stalkers.
As Ryne struggles to keep her days normal, she finds herself questioning the tenets’ of her life. Why can she see things that no one else can and why are these creatures suddenly interested in her? Because maybe there is more to it all than she ever dreamed.
Will she discover the truth? Or is she just as crazy as the doctors have always said? Either way, Ryne is facing a crossroads, and pretty soon she’s going to have to make a choice.
Review:
Tangled Web is a perfect young adult novel. Not only does it follow a well developed young adult character, but it also introduces this audience to the paranormal/fantasy genres in a mature, but age appropriate way. I enjoyed this novel now as much as I would have when I was a part of this audience, and that is very important. Young adult novels should be able to be enjoyed by adults as much as young adults, and this novel didn’t talk down to its audience at all; instead, the audience was an active part of this novel, and that shows great talent in the author.
L.W. Tichy grasped the conflicting emotions of adolescents perfectly in her protagonist, Ryne. Even though Ryne was dealing with people not believing what she was seeing, this perfectly mirrored the struggles that teens face when trying to come to terms with who and what they want to become. She was seen as an outcast in this novel, but she was special and her quirks made her interesting. I am a big fan of the paranormal genre, and this novel incorporated Ryne’s paranormal abilities beautifully. It was wonderful watching her become a young woman and become more sure of herself. I also found the message in this novel to be beautiful: don’t pretend to be someone else and just be who you really are. It was also endearing to see the close relationship that Ryne had with her parents. The positive view on family was special and not one that I see very often in literature anymore.
Even though the writing was a bit whiny at times, the story was well developed and thought out. I didn’t see a lot of artistry in Tichy’s writing, but their dry writing style allowed the reader to fill in the blanks and create the world of Tangled Web in their own way. Tichy clearly understood her characters and let them tell the story themselves. Tangled Web is a perfect novel for readers of all ages, but I am positive that it will be a great book for young adults to bond with, because it will make anyone feel that they are not alone.
Scorecard
Editing = 4/5
Originality = 5/5
Artistic Style = 3/5
Plot Development = 5/5
Character Development = 5/5
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June 15, 2016
The Roar by A.M. White – 4/5
Title: The Roar
Author: A.M.White
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
Our world is gone, it ceased the day the roar came. It enslaved those it could reach. I was one of those taken, used, and marked as property.
Hope is a luxury I don’t allow anymore. The roar is harvesting us down to nothing. The roar always wants something more. Always.
Review:
The Roar is one of those rare Dystopian novels that doesn’t make you feel like you have already read the story somewhere before. I found the main idea of this novel to be completely original, and I couldn’t put the book down. The protagonist, Alex, was fierce and I enjoyed how rough the setting of this novel was. It wasn’t a glamorous setting, and showed what would happen if the world was taken over by this mysterious force called The Roar. I felt that the Earth in this novel was fighting back against the human race, and that is something that we all need to think about in today’s times. A.M. White’s writing style is also extremely poetic, and reading her novel was a literary treat. One of my favorite examples of her styles from The Roar is as follows:
“With each ram of the shovel, puffs of my breath escaped and floated away. My eyes watched my breath drift from the ditch and get lost in the sky above. I wondered if that is how our soul leaves the body.”
This quote alone showed me how deep of a thinker and author she is, to put so much meaning into small things such as puffs of breath. Her style reminds me of classic authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald.
But the only problem I had with this novel was the ending. It was too abrupt for my tastes, and the cliffhanger made the novel seem almost incomplete. I always try to tell authors to steer clear from the cliffhanger ending, due to the fact that many times it can turn the reader off and make them feel that the author is forcing them to buy the sequel. If this ending were more complete and made the novel appear as a standalone, I would have given it an astounding 5/5.
But overall, I loved this novel. I loved how gritty the plot and characters were, and I loved the originality of it. The editing was also perfect, and the interior layout of the book was very professional. I will gladly pick up the rest of the books in this series when they are released, and I do think that this book is perfect for readers who want dystopian novels that aren’t similar to anything else in the current market. White is a master of her words, description, and plot and I completely lost myself in this novel. The main character of Alex rings with the same tough personality as Katniss from The Hunger Games, but in my opinion Alex is an even better developed character, and I can proudly say that she is now one of my favorite characters of all time.
Scorecard
Editing: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
Artistic Style: 5/5
Plot Development: 4/5 – due to incomplete ending
Character Development: 5/5
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June 14, 2016
Wolf By Wolf by Ryan Graudin – 4/5
Title: Wolf By Wolf
Author: Ryan Graudin
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
Her story begins on a train.
The year is 1956, and the Axis powers of the Third Reich and Imperial Japan rule. To commemorate their Great Victory, they host the Axis Tour: an annual motorcycle race across their conjoined continents. The prize? An audience with the highly reclusive Adolf Hitler at the Victor’s ball in Tokyo.
Yael, a former death camp prisoner, has witnessed too much suffering, and the five wolves tattooed on her arm are a constant reminder of the loved ones she lost. The resistance has given Yael one goal: Win the race and kill Hitler. A survivor of painful human experimentation, Yael has the power to skinshift and must complete her mission by impersonating last year’s only female racer, Adele Wolfe. This deception becomes more difficult when Felix, Adele’s twin brother, and Luka, her former love interest, enter the race and watch Yael’s every move.
But as Yael grows closer to the other competitors, can she be as ruthless as she needs to be to avoid discovery and stay true to her mission?
Review:
I always enjoy a book that re-imagines history, and Wolf By Wolf is by far the most haunting but beautiful history makeover that I have read. I was very intrigued by the story, considering that the plot revolved around an idea that might have happened if Hitler had taken over the world. I felt that Ryan Graudin did a fantastic job with portraying the world as it might have been, with both historical elements and science fiction elements, and I enjoyed the flashbacks that were presented to show the motive of the protagonist.
But the problem that I had with this novel was that I felt it moved too slowly for my taste. The elements of the plot tried to move it along, but it still took me three months to finish the book because it didn’t grasp me as much as I would have liked. I also am not a fan of cliffhangers, because I feel that they are a cheap trick to get readers to buy more sequels, and this book left too many questions open; however, in terms of editing, originality, and artistic style, this novel passed with flying colors. It was just that the plot line was too slow, and the characters ended up being flat. I didn’t feel close to many of the characters, and while I will pick up the sequel because I am a fan of Graudin’s artistic style, I felt that this book was lacking in terms of adequate information necessary for the story line, and I felt that the characters were unrelateable at times. If this book had been shorter and the motorcycle race hadn’t been so drawn out, I think that it would have earned a well deserved 5/5. But despite my critiques, I am confident that this book will be a great book to introduce teens to World War 2. Any books that make history fun are winners in my book.
SCORECARD
EDITING = 5/5
ORIGINALITY = 5/5
ARTISTIC STYLE = 5/5
PLOT DEVELOPMENT = 4/5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT -= 4/5
June 13, 2016
Go Indie Now! LGBTQ Pride Box – For Charity
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to update you on a one-time box that we have released to help fight terrible hate crimes, like what happened in Orlando yesterday.
In light of the horrific tragedy on June 12, 2016, we are selling these limited edition boxes that will include one LGBTQ themed indie book and multiple pride and acceptance items. Each box will have a different book and variety of items. No two boxes will be the same, and all boxes will be shipped and made to order. All of our sales from the box will go to help fight these terrible hate crimes, and we hope to spread acceptance and love through this box.
To order, Please Go Here.
Please help us fight these terrible things from happening. This is a cause that is very dear to my heart, and I am sickened by how much hate goes on in our world and in this community. Acceptance is key, and we want to spread that as much as possible.
Much love,
Ashley
Update – 06/13/2016 – 06/19/2016
Hello Everyone,
This week I will be reviewing:
Tangled Web by L.W. Tichy
Updrift by Errin M. Stevens
The Roar by A.M. White
I also wanted to update you all on a new feature that we at Go Indie Now! are starting. Each month, we will be awarding an indie novel that we have read and reviewed that month with a medal for “Excellence in Indie Literature” that can be displayed on their winning novel’s cover, and the winning author will be able to partake in an exclusive interview. That being said, a small booklet will be made with the author’s interview, book information, and bio and the booklets will go out in the monthly Go Indie Now! boxes. We are also going to have a special section of this website highlighting the authors who have won the award, and at the end of the year we will be offering a limited edition Go Indie Now! box that will contain all of the winning novels and author booklets.
*If you are already on my review list, you will automatically be considered for this award. If you want to be considered but aren’t on my review list, please fill out the review request form and mention that you would like to be considered for the award.*
Also, from now on, all of my reviews will include a score card for five different elements in the novels. The book can win up to 5 points in each category, and the scorecard will be listed at the beginning of each review along with the final point value. The five categories are as follows:
Editing
Originality
Artistic Style
Plot Development
Character Development
This will allow me to better assist authors in understanding why I scored their novel the way that I did, and I will also be able to better add constructive feedback for specific elements to the novel.
This is also a reminder that my review list for ebooks is CLOSED. I am booked through October for reviews on ebooks, and simply can’t add anymore to my list right now. Please don’t feel hurt if I have to reject your request because of this, I just can’t promise reviews so far in advance. However, you are free to come back in October and request again! I am, however, accepting physical copies for reviews because my physical review list is much shorter, and I do get to these books quicker than ebooks. This is only fair to the author for putting in time and money to send me the book, so if you would like a review and are willing to send me a physical copy please fill out the review form and I will look over your request.
I hope you all have a great week, and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me!
Much love,
Ashley
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June 12, 2016
Blaze Publishing – A YA Indie Publisher
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to update you on a newer indie publisher that publishes young adult fiction. I have read and reviewed all of the books that they have released thus far, and have been working with them to include one of their books in the Go Indie Now! Box. They are an absolutely amazing publishing house, and if you are an author of young adult fiction looking for a publisher I would highly suggest checking them out. They look for well written, polished works that send a strong message in any genre as long as it is young adult fiction.
For Submissions Information Go Here
As of 06/12/2016 they are still accepting submissions, and will respond to every inquiry that is emailed. I am amazed by their passion for authors and literature, and haven’t found many other publishers that care as deeply about their authors as they do. If you would like to see my reviews on the titles that they have released so far to get a grip on what kind of stories they seek, check out the links below!
Because I Love You by Tori Rigby – 3/5
ARC – The Carver by Jacob Devlin – 4/5
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June 11, 2016
Against the Reign by Dove Winters
Title: Against the Reign
Author: Dove Winters
Rating: 5/5
Synopsis:
Ginny doesn’t want to be queen. Known as the mead-loving, trouble-making princess of Newrock, all she wants is for her beloved younger brother to marry, so he can assume the throne and she can disappear. But when tragedy befalls her kingdom and pushes the crown into her hands, she’s forced to face her worst nightmare. Surrounded by betrayal and the threat of death, her only thought is to save her brother–even if it means giving herself over to the enemy.
Review:
Against the Reign is such a powerful novel, and I absolutely loved it. I have not found myself so excited about a novel in quite some time, and I appreciate that this novel gave me that excitement about reading that I haven’t felt in quite awhile. The world that Dover Winters presented to the reader was vibrant and alive, and I felt as though I had fallen right into her novel.
First off, Ginny is a perfect character. She is a princess, but she doesn’t act like one. I loved how rough and tough she was,and how she defied the traditional fictional princess stereotype. I immediately wanted to be friends with Ginny because she felt so raw and real, and that is something that I always look for in a novel. I also admired her strength to take her responsibilities seriously when she needed to, and this passion was purely infatuating.
But what stood out to me about this novel the most was Dover Winters’ writing itself. Her descriptions were absolutely perfect and not overbearing or leaving much to be desired. She clearly had a firm grasp on her setting, story, and characters, and I didn’t once doubt her novel planning or writing talent. I honestly couldn’t think up anything that I would change about this novel, and that is a big success in my book; especially since I am a critical reviewer. I would gladly read this novel over again just so that I could revisit the characters as though they are old friends of mine. I didn’t want this novel to end, and I will definitely be following Dover Winters and reading anything else that she releases. Her writing is flawless, and I hope she only continues to grow with her work. If you are looking for a fantastical novel with strong characters and an exciting plot, then Against the Reign is the one for you!
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June 10, 2016
Davenport House 2 by Marie Silk – 5/5
Title: Davenport House 2: A New Chapter
Author: Marie Silk
Rating: 5/5
Synopsis:
The family saga continues in this sequel to Davenport House, resuming where the first leaves off in the spring of 1915. The family and servants must face their fears amid love and jealousy, grief and moving forward, and threat of imminent War with the World. The restructure of an upper class family affects all who live on the Pennsylvania estate. 22-year-old Mary Davenport stays occupied with modernizing the house, but insecurities arise when she develops romantic feelings for the first time. A wealthy socialite persuades one of the ladies to join her on a voyage aboard the exquisite Lusitania. Handsome Ethan is forced to move into the mansion after a fire destroys his home. Tensions rise as Davenport House enters a new chapter with more challenges than anyone is prepared for.
Review:
Davenport House 2 is the sequel to Davenport House by Marie Silk, but I have to admit that I ended up liking this sequel even better than the first book! Usually this is not the case, but I just loved seeing the characters that Silk created in the first book come to life and grow along with America in the time period. I love the Progressive Era focus, and Silk created a beautiful plot that worked perfectly with her chosen setting.
In the first book, the only thing I critiqued were the excessive descriptions; but in this sequel Silk clearly streamlined her writing to perfect it in order to give the reader the correct balance of setting, description, and plot. I didn’t have anything to critique with this sequel, and I found myself unable to put it down. Throughout the book I felt myself growing closer to the characters with each passing page, and I wanted only the best for them. Being able to carry characters so effortlessly from one novel to another was outstanding, and I was amazed by how Silk urged the reader to grow their connections to the characters instead of losing care for them which does often happen for me when it comes to sequels. I am a sucker for Historical Fiction when it is done properly, and I don’t think I have found a better series set in the Progressive Era that captures the time period as well as Silks’ novels do. I am so excited that she plans on having multiple novels in this series, and I plan on reading every single one of them. Her novels give the reader the best possible literary escape, and I am pleased with the fact that this series would be a good series for those who aren’t sure if they like Historical Fiction to pick up. It is the perfect series to convert a reader to becoming a Historical Fiction fan, and I highly recommend her novels to anyone. Her writing is effortless while being serious and artistic at the same time, and I was blown away by her imagery and clear tone. She is one of those rare authors whose talent jumps right off of the page, and authors like her only come around once in a lifetime.
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Author Interview with Angela B. Chrysler
Hello Every0ne,
Today’s featured author interview is with Angela B. Chrysler, the author of The Tales of the Drui series and her personal memoir, Broken. Angela is also the creator of Brain to Books, a website that helps independent writers everywhere, and the Brain to Books Con, which is a virtual book convention for writers all around the world. I personally had a booth at the con this past April for my writing, and it was such a great way to reach out to new readers and meet other authors! Go Indie Now! Book Box is also now a partner with Angela for the Brain to Books Con.
On July 1, 2016 the second book in Angela’s series, Fire and Lies (Tales of the Drui Book 2) by Angela B. Chrysler – 4/5, is set to release, and Angela will be hosting a release party on her Facebook page! I hope you enjoy our interview with her and check out her work for yourself. She is quite a powerhouse, and I admire everything that she has accomplished.
Author Interview with Angela B. Chrysler
What made you want to become a writer?
The ideas in my head. I have always had so many of them I just had to write. I started when I was eight. I wrote fan-fiction for the Terminator. But I didn’t consider that writing at all. The story was taken from me in school because I was writing instead of working. I never did get it back. I piddled again when I was in my teens, writing only to unload the ideas in my head and try to clear the clutter. I decided to take my writing seriously when someone asked for one of my poems to frame on their wall. After that, I wanted to be published.
Have you always written fantasy, or do you write across different genres?
I write across several genres. I write whatever ideas come to me and hate the limitations of genre writing. Genre is a marketing tool only for readers to find you. I don’t conform my ideas and writing to genre. I am currently working on a post-apocalypse satire called “Zombies From Space… and Vampires,” a Gothic Romance series called “The Letters,” my Epic Fantasy Winter and Ash (Tales of the Drui Book #3), and “Nameless,” a Science Fiction Dystopian idea I have. I also have two children’s books written, but unpublished.
Broken is a book with autobiographical content, but also fictional elements. Did writing it with fictional elements make it easier for you to write?
It really isn’t Fiction. This is the hardest thing for people to understand about Broken and Dissociative Disorder. When you are that dissociated, it isn’t fiction. When I wrote it, I really was in Ireland with William. I did talk to Ian, Erik, Angel, and Raven. They were there. I could see them, smell them, hear them. I did touch them. There was one day when I was at my worst, I was driving on the wrong side of the road here in New York. This was when we realized I shouldn’t be driving until I was better. I swerved to the right side of the road and said, “I forgot! I’m not in Ireland!” My daughter asked, “Have you ever been to Ireland?”
I was once mentally there so clearly, that I was. I picked up their accent, their mannerisms, colloquialisms, and apparently, their traffic laws. No. Writing with fictional elements did not make it easier because there are no fictional elements. It all was very real. No parts of it were fictitious.
Think of Don Quixote. If Don Quixote had written his own story… and if he had been a real man…, you would read about the castle where he met his lady Dulcinea. You would read about the four-armed monster, and how he battled the Knight of Reality. That doesn’t make his tales any less real. It only changes the perspective.
What was your purpose in writing Broken?
To get answers. I needed to know what I wanted and to do that, I needed to know who I was… what I had become. I needed to review my past. When I wrote Broken I only needed to know, “Do I really want to throw this life away and become a hermit?” I wrote Broken to review everything I had seen, done, lived through. It was in the completion that I found a new perspective. I realized just how insane I had become in trying to cope with everything that had happened to me. I realized I was seriously messed up and needed help.
I published Broken in hopes that others would learn from it… and based on the emails I receive from readers, they are.
When it comes to your fantasy series, do you connect to your characters as though they are real people?
Yes. Completely. That is the beauty and devastation of Dissociative Disorder. It was in the writing of Dolor and Shadow and Fire and Lies that I sank so deeply into Dissociative Disorder. I spend years in Norway until I was unable to come back to this world here. Kallan is real. Bergen is real. Was real… Were real. Once.
Who is your favorite character in your Tales of the Drui series?
Bergen. Beautiful character. Insanely complex… and mouthy. He is so much fun to write.
How many books do you estimate will be in the Tales of the Drui series?
I am currently, and finally, sitting down and drafting up the entire series in detail. After this outline, I will have a definitive answer. For now, I say six at least.
What do you hope readers will get out of your writing?
I want, so desperately, to revive the old style of writing derived only from classic literature. There is an art to writing that many are unaware of. Writing has a rhythm to it. Words can breathe. And to tell that story—a good story—within the confinement of that rhythm…
Shakespeare found it. Edgar Allan Poe found it. Tolkien occasionally stumbled upon it with lines like, “With whips of flame they smote asunder the webs of Ungoliant.” Stunning. Simply stunning. Many would call that purple prose. That term is used too loosely.
Too many authors today just push out quantity and not quality. “Write fast. It doesn’t have to be good.” Harper Lee would strongly disagree. I have found precious few authors who execute the ability of gorgeous writing with great story. I would love to contribute to that. It is the beautiful words complimenting an epic story that stick with me the strongest. Those are the lines I commit to memory or mark in my book. I write for the reader who shares my appreciation.
Is writing an escape for you?
Absolutely. Not just in the everyday sense, but in the medical sense. Escapism is a coping method used by trauma survivors. I did use my writing to run away. Yes. I’m doing much better now, though when I submerge myself in the writing, some days it is very hard to re-ground myself for lack of practice.
What made you become so passionate about indie authors and publishing?
I have a deep drive to help others and I realized there was a serious lack of organization and answers available to authors starting out. Brain to Books was and is designed to help all authors. The majority of authors out there today just happen to be indie authors. Ultimately, I adore the business side of publishing and marketing and have done all I can to share my knowledge with others so they don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Can you tell us a little about how you came up with the idea for Brain to Books?
I was ready to publish, and, after spending seven years researching and writing, I walked into a bombshell when I turned to publishing. The overabundance of information on writing suddenly vanished when it came to publishing. It was like the well of information dried up, or I had been suddenly warped from a lush jungle to a desert. Answers were hazy and scarce. It took hours to find an answer on what should have been simple, and even then, the answer came with multiple contradictions. It was ridiculous. The internet was one large garbled mess. So, as I sorted through everything, I stored my findings on Brain to Books: a website I built separate from my author site so as to not bog down my readers with how-to on writing and publishing. Six months later, I hosted the First Annual Cyber Convention to help my own book promotion. When the event attracted hundreds of authors, I decided to take Brain to Books more seriously and developed it into a business.
What is your advice for aspiring authors?
My advice has always been and will always be endure and persevere.
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