There’s a chill in the air, leaves are starting to fall, and we’re ready to grab a blanket, a new book, and a mug of something warm and delicious to celebrate! From a magical, dark academia fantasy to a mysterious, chilling thriller, October’s new releases deserve a top spot on your Fall TBR. 

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And Don’t Look Back by Rebecca Barrow

After her mother’s death, a teen pieces together the truth of her family’s past and what her mom was hiding from in this thriller that’s perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Tiffany D. Jackson.

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The Voice Upstairs by Laura E. Weymouth

In 1920s England, a working-class girl who can see spirits works with a lord’s son to solve mysterious deaths at the local manor home in this eerie historical mystery perfect for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Downton Abbey.

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By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter

A down-on-his-luck actor and an English lord reluctantly team up to solve the murder of Christopher Marlowe in this Shakespearean-era young adult romp perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Mackenzi Lee.

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The Broke Hearts by Matt Mendez

In this piercing follow up to Barely Missing Everything, JD and Danny, still reeling from the gutting death of their best friend by police gunfire, grapple with life-changing decisions and the kind of people they want to be, for Juan.

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Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle

Ninth House meets A Deadly Education in this gorgeous dark academia fantasy following a teen mage who must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths.

There are SO MANY AWESOME new characters to meet (and fan faves to be reintroduced to) in Chloe Gong’s latest duology, Foul Lady Fortune and the BRAND NEW Foul Heart Huntsman! We’ve rounded them up with a few fun facts (and gorgeous character art from @imedmi!) so you can (re)meet these characters before you read the finale of the Secret Shanghai Universe. Do you have any predictions about who will be your new fave after you finish Foul Heart Huntsman?

Meet Rosalind Lang

Alias: Janie Mead/Fortune/High Tide

Age: 19

Occupation: Assassin for the Nationalists 

Weapon of choice: Poison 

 

Meet Orion Hong

Alias: Mu Liwen/High Tide

Age: 22

Occupation: Intelligence agent 

Weapon of choice: Charm 

 

Meet Alisa Montagova 

Alias: Liza/Yelizaveta Romanovna Ivanova

Age: 17

Occupation: Communist operative

Weapon of choice: Being sneaky

 

Meet Celia Lang

Alias: N/A (on assignment elsewhere)

Age: 24

Occupation: Intelligence agent 

Weapon of choice: Reason

 

Meet Oliver Hong

Alias: N/A (on assignment elsewhere)

Age: 25

Occupation: Intelligence agent (but rumored to be an assassins’ handler) 

Weapon of choice: pistol 

 

Meet Silas Wu

Alias: Shepherd

Age: 17

Occupation: Spying on the Communists as a pretend defector while remaining a loyal Nationalist

Weapon of choice: Triple-crossing

 

Meet Phoebe Hong

Alias: “World’s Most Annoying Little Sister” (-Orion)

Age: 17

Occupation: Student

Weapon of choice: N/A

 

Need a refresher on the events of Foul Lady Fortune to prepare for Foul Heart Huntsman? Check out our (spoliery) recap here!

Fall is here and we are so excited to kick off the season with a roundup of amazing new releases! September’s books include updated covers and special editions, the companion to a fan favorite romance, and the EPIC finale of Chloe Gong’s Secret Shanghai Universe!

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Of Dreams and Destiny by Sandhya Menon

From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the third installment in a series set an elite boarding school that’s a contemporary spin on fairy tales, this one a thrilling and swoon-worthy twist on Sleeping Beauty.

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Running Past Dark by Han Nolan

A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti meets Amber Smith’s The Way I Used to Be in this young adult mystery following a teen searching for the truth behind the deadly car crash that claimed the lives of her twin sister and the high school football coach.

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Now in paperback! The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an “emotional roller coaster” (School Library Journal, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.

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Michael Vey 9 by Richard Paul Evans

In this electrifying ninth installment of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Michael Vey series, the Electroclan must fight a former friend to save their captured ally!

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Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera and Sachi Ediriweera

A spirited young prince longing to learn more about the world grows into a man on a quest to find the cause of human suffering in this first-of-its-kind graphic novel retelling of the life of Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism.

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Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the second book in the captivating Foul Lady Fortune duology following an immortal assassin in 1930s Shanghai as she races to save her country and her love.

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A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey

In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora Maxwell heads to Miami to find a path for her future…and finds her heart along the way.

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Mall Goth by Kate Leth and Kate Leth

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me gets a Y2K twist in this coming-of-age young adult graphic novel from acclaimed comic artist Kate Leth about a 2000s goth teen whose favorite part of her new town is the mall.

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Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

Now in paperback! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the “equal parts intoxicating and dazzling” (Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves) first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

Red, White, and Royal Blue is a smash hit, both in book and movie form, and for good reason! This amazing read is all about gay joy, and the swoonworthy enemies-to-lovers romance gets us every time! If you love the adorable love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz, a first son of the United States, and Prince Henry, a British prince, you’ll want to add all of these reads to your TBR!

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So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

If you love reading about Princes falling in love (and who doesn't?!) then you need to read Arek and Matt's love story! Arek saved the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler and since he's the one who beheaded the old ruler, he's the new king! All great, right? Maybe... until he finds out that he needs to get married to keep the kingdom... and stay alive.

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In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

This read is another swoony love story from F.T. Lukens that is a must-read for fans of adorable gay romance! Prince Tal has been waiting FOREVER to head out on his coming-of-age tour, but when he's kidnapped by pirates during his adventure, he must rely on the mysterious, secretive Athlen for help.

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The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

In Red, White, and Royal Blue Henry and Alex are both concerned with how the world sees them, just like Sky. Being invisible in his small town is much easier than really being himself, but Sky decides to make a spash his senior year by pulling off the gayest promposal his high school has ever seen. When his plans are leaked, Sky has a decision to make. Will he keep his hard-won visibility? Or will the fallout stop him from being his true self?

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The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck and NJ Barna

This read is a little different from Red, White, and Royal Blue, but this swashbuckling, swoony, enemies-to-lovers graphic novel is too good not to include! This read has something for everyone: queer romance, high-stakes adventure, and fantastical creatures!

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The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare

Adventure, demons, and a swoony gay romance combine to make The Red Scrolls of Magic a must-read romp! Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood are finally together, but as they embark on a well-deserved trip across Europe, disaster strikes in the form of a demon-worshipping cult.

The Barbie Movie is HERE and it has officially been crowned the movie of the summer (according to us at least)! If you’re as big of a fan as I am, these books will give you the Barbie Land vibes you want more of! 

 

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The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

Just like the Barbie movie, The Do-Over is absolutely hilarious and a delightful read (like anything written by the QUEEN Lynn Painter). Plus, this pink cover gives all the Barbie vibes.

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Shine by Jessica Jung

Shine, and the sequel, Bright, are the PERFECT reads for Barbie fans! Seventeen-year-old Korean American Rachel Kim is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, and has to give up everything for a chance to live her dreams. Plus, author Jessica Jung is a K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls’ Generation!

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See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Not only is this cover perfect for Barbie (all pink, all the time!), but like Barbie, Barrett Bloom is venturing out into a new world: college. After a messy high school experience Barrett is hoping that college will be a fresh start, but when school begins on September 21st, EVERYTHING goes wrong. Now only that, but the next morning, she finds herself stuck in a time loop... with her nemesis!

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Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

Things aren't as picture perfect in Barbie Land as they appear to be, and the prestigious Edgewater Academy is no different. Okay... maybe Edgewater and its elite competition, the Finish, is a little more intense than Barbie Land, but you get the idea! This new release is a searing thriller with deadly stakes that's Ace of Spades and Squid Game combined with a sprinkling of The Bachelor, and the cover TOTALLY gives thriller Barbie vibes!

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The Reunion by Kit Frick

Eleven Mayweathers went on vacation. Ten came home. The Reunion has all of the drama, stunning settings, AND beautiful people of the Barbie movie, with some mystery and even murder thrown in for good measure! 

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A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

This fan favorite read (and its ADORABLE cover) give us the Barbie vibes, with the added bonus of a cozy British setting! This charming, heartfelt story following a Miami girl who unexpectedly finds love—and herself—in a small English town.

Summer is HERE, and whether you’re visiting the beach, sitting by the pool, or just sitting inside in the AC, you’re bound to need a few new books to add to your summer reading list. From a ripped-from-the-tabloids drama to a deliciously magical romance, you’re sure to find something on this list to add to your TBR!

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Take by Jennifer Bradbury

Two teens uncover a secret hidden in the Cascade Mountains that spans generations, stringing together family skeletons, lost stories, and a discovery of love and self in this tense and emotional young adult thriller.

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Everyone Wants to Know by Kelly Loy Gilbert

This ripped-from-the-tabloids young adult drama by the critically acclaimed author Kelly Loy Gilbert about a girl’s famous-for-being-famous family fracturing from within as their dirty laundry gets exposed.

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Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

A baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this deliciously romantic young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine.

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The Quiet Part Out Loud by Deborah Crossland

For fans of You’ve Reached Sam and A Heart in a Body in the World, this searing and heartrending teen novel follows an ex-couple as they struggle to reunite in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and we had an amazing group of must-read books that were released this May. If you haven’t added these reads to your TBR, stop what you’re doing and add them now!

Ready for another book rec? Check out the must-read books that came out in April!

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Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds and Zeke Peña

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the high-flying sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.

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Skandar and the Phantom Rider by A.F. Steadman

Skandar’s adventure among the warrior unicorns continues in this spectacular sequel to the instant New York Times and international bestseller Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

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I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults by Chasten Buttigieg

The young adult adaptation of the hopeful and refreshingly candid bestselling memoir by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. Completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers.

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Time Out by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner

Heartstopper meets Friday Night Lights in this keenly felt coming-of-age story about a teen hometown hero who must find out who he is outside of basketball when his coming out as gay costs him his popularity and place on the team.

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These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

This paperback edition of These Violent Delights contains never-before-seen letters from Roma to Juliette!

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

Marvel movies have a cult following, and for good reason! Fans love all of the excitement, action, mystery, and magic that comes along with our fave movies, and from the hilarious yet heartbreaking Thor: Love and Thunder to the classic adventure that started it all, Iron Man, there’s something for everyone! If you’re as much of a Marvel fan as we are, read on and let your fave movie decide your next read.

Ready for more Marvel-related book recs? Find out which book pairs perfectly with your favorite Marvel shows!

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Blood Like Fate by Liselle Sambury

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Blood Like Fate face the realities of grief head-on, and explore what makes a great leader. Be sure to read the beginning of Voya's story in Blood Like Magic before diving into Blood Like Fate if you haven't yet!

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Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

Both Foul Lady Fortune's leading lady, Rosalind, and Natasha are fearless assassins who seek redemption for their past deeds. Plus they both have cool code names, Fortune and Black Widow!

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Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Just like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, this middle grade contemporary fantasy is hilarious and action-packed! Plus, Shang-Chi and Zachary Ying both learn to work alongside dragons!

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For All Time by Shanna Miles

Like the Eternals, Tamar and Fayard have seen the world evolve through time. In For All Time these two teens relive their tragic love story until they uncover what they must do to change their fate, but when they finally discover what it will take to break the cycle, will they be able to make the sacrifice?

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Miles Morales Suspended by Jason Reynolds and Zeke Peña

There's no better fit for this iconic fan-favorite movie than a book featuring another iconic Spider-Man - Miles Morales! If you're ready for a high-flying adventure, pick up a copy of Miles Morales Suspended and join your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man as he uses his Spidey-Senses to save the world (again).

 

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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Both Captain Marvel's Carol Danvers and Legendborn's Bree Matthews have mysterious elements of their past, unlock hidden memories during their stories and are gifted with unique powers without knowing exactly how they came to be! 

We have an AMAZING group of must-read books that came out this April! With everything from a heart wrenching sapphic romance to a gorgeous contemporary novel in verse, there’s something for everyone on this list. Which of these books are you most looking forward to reading?

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Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick

Perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, this tender solo debut by the coauthor of New York Times bestseller She Gets the Girl is a romantic ode to the strength of love and the power of choosing each other, against odds and obstacles, again and again.

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Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens

Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of In Deeper Waters and So This Is Ever After.

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He Who Breaks the Earth by Caitlin Sangster

Wicked Saints meets There Will Come a Darkness in this sequel to the atmospheric, “tightly woven” (Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author) She Who Rides the Storm that follows the four thieves turned unlikely allies as one of their own decides where their loyalties lie.

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If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

From the author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win comes a speculative young adult romance about a teen stuck in a time loop that’s endlessly monotonous until he meets the boy of his dreams.

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Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle

This gorgeously romantic contemporary novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle tells the inspiring love story of two teens fighting for climate action and human rights.

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The Song of Wrath by Sarah Raughley

Penny Dreadful meets The Gilded Wolves in this captivating sequel to young adult historical fantasy The Bones of Ruin that follows immortal Iris as she desperately tries to thwart her destructive destiny.

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Borderless by Jennifer De Leon

Caught in the crosshairs of gang violence, a teen girl and her mother set off on a perilous journey from Guatemala City to the US border in this heart-wrenching young adult novel from the author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From.

Are you stuck at home wishing you could talk about your latest read with your friends? Well you’re in luck! We’re hosting a book club and YOU’RE INVITED!

Join Us for Spoilery Virtual Book Club!

Our latest book club pick is Last Violent Call and we’ll be joined for a spoilery chat by author Chloe Gong! 

We’ll be discussing the book live on our Instagram and you can tune in to comment and join the conversation. Make sure to follow @SimonTeen on TikTok and Instagram to get all the latest book club news.

Join us on Friday, March 31 at 4:00pm EST on Simon Teen’s Instagram Live for a book club chat with Chloe Gong (and some surprise special guests)!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes two captivating new novellas surrounding the events of Foul Lady Fortune and following a familiar cast of characters from the These Violent Delights Duet!

In A Foul Thing, Roma and Juliette have established themselves as the heads of an underground weapons ring in Zhouzhuang, making a living the way they do best while remaining anonymous in their peaceful, quiet life. But when they hear about several Russian girls showing up dead in nearby towns, they decide to investigate—and ultimately discover that this mystery is much closer to home than they ever imagined.

In This Foul Murder, Benedikt and Marshall have been summoned by Roma to find the elusive scientist, Lourens, and bring him to Zhouzhuang. Time is of the essence aboard the week-long Trans-Siberian Express, but when someone is murdered on board, Benedikt and Marshall convince the officer in charge not to stop the train so that they aren’t thrown off-schedule. Instead, they pretend that they are investigators and promise they can solve the murder, but as they dig deeper, they realize that the murder might having surprising ties to their own mission…

Learn more here!

You can catch up on our previous virtual book clubs right now on Instagram!

1. When Dimple Met Rishi virtual book club with special guest, Sandhya Menon!

2. The Black Kids virtual book club with special guest, Christina Hammonds Reed!

3. Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From virtual book club with special guest, Jennifer De Leon!

4. Legendborn virtual book club with special guest, Tracy Deonn!

5. These Violent Delights virtual book club with special guest, Chloe Gong!

6. Love & Olives virtual book club with special guest, Jenna Evans Welch!

7. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe virtual book club with special guest, Benjamin Alire Sáenz!

8. Wings of Ebony virtual book club with special guest, J. Elle!

9. The Last Magician virtual book club with special guest, Lisa Maxwell!

10. Take Me Home Tonight virtual book club with special guest, Morgan Matson!

11. The Sky Blues virtual book club with special guest, Robbie Couch!

12. The Lucky List virtual book club with special guest, Rachael Lippincott!

13. Blood Like Magic virtual book club with special guest, Liselle Sambury! 

14. The Witch Haven virtual book club with special guest, Sasha Peyton Smith! 

15. Vespertine virtual book club with special guest, Margaret Rogerson

16. Our Violent Ends virtual book club with special guest, Chloe Gong

17. The Curse Workers virtual book club with special guest, Holly Black

18. Legendborn virtual book club and spoilery chat with special guest, Tracy Deonn!

19. Yolk virtual book club with special guest, Mary H.K. Choi!

20. Blaine for the Win virtual book club with special guest, Robbie Couch!

21. Love Radio virtual book club with special guest, Ebony LaDelle!

22. Blood Like Fate virtual book club with special guest, Liselle Sambury!

23. Spells for Lost Things virtual book club with special guest, Jenna Evans Welch!

24. The Witch Hunt virtual book club with special guest Sasha Peyton Smith!

25. Foul Lady Fortune virtual book club with special guest Chloe Gong!

26. Bloodmarked spoilery virtual book club with special guest Tracy Deonn!

Hope to see you all at virtual book club and happy reading!

 

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