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Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, Book 1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, Book 1) | Christopher Paolini
Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boyuntil his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could saveor destroythe Empire. An authentic work of great talent.The New York Times Book Review Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.People Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid.Booklist, Starred An auspicious beginning to both career and series. Publishers Weekly A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller From the Hardcover edition.
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mr.schmidt
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After a long fantasy hiatus, I finally went back to the book that started it all. Witnessing how seamlessly, at the time of writing, 15-year-old Paolini paints a clear picture of a dark, yet fantastical realm in Alagaësia is always a thrill. Despite his brief stint as Eragon‘s mentor, Brom truly stands out as one of the great Sages in the fantasy genre. Looking forward to continuing the series!

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La_Cori
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I'm re-reading Eragon.. and then all the other three books of the series, just for Murtagh!
I've bought the fifth book a few months ago but then I've realized that I don't remember much of the plot 😅

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hannah-leeloo
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Starting another new year with a series buddy read with @curiouserandcurioser I'm doing Mondays read today as I have the kids Monday so taking the chance whilst I can. Looking forward to this read.

curiouserandcurioser @hannah-leeloo Im so excited we are reading this together:) 11mo
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forestandcrow
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Reading and snuggles. Oldest is watching totoro. Almost done with this re-read.

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forestandcrow
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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Had to borrow it from the library. My copy i got back in 6th grade many, many years ago is falling apart from reading it so much. I heard there is a new one to this series. I figured i would reread all of em before reading the new one.

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Booksbymybed
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Reread after 12+ years for a refresher before I read the new one. You know what, it held up. Is it derivative? Absolutely! But considering its history and how young Christopher Paolini (who‘s my age as it turns out, what??) was when he wrote it, it‘s pretty darn good. And it was more entertaining than most of the fantasy I read in the last few years. I will continue with the series and see how the other books go.

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annahenke
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When you read a book as a child and love it, reading it again is like coming home to old friends. Returning to this beloved kids series in anticipation of the new (surprise!) book in the series coming next week about Murtagh. Can‘t believe there‘s going to be a new book after all this time. Feels so cozy to be in this world again. 🫶

MeJeMiller I did a reread of the series last year and am so excited about the new book. 13mo
annahenke @MeJeMiller nice!! Such a familiar and remarkable world 13mo
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Oakman
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“I believe, Eragon, that you are full of love and that you are looking for one who will reciprocate your affection. No shame exists in that.”

Oakman I feel this more now as an adult than I did when first reading this 😭 13mo
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ReadingVampire
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Enjoying those beautiful sunny days in Miami, lounging in the hammock in the backyard with my puppies, and diving into a good book. I can't wait for the new Eragon book in November, and I'm rereading the Inheritance Cycle in the meantime! 📚😊 ☀️📚🐶 #MiamiDays #Bookdragon #ExcitedForNovember #inheritancecycle

Tamra Pups! 13mo
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Oakman
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Words cannot express how in love I‘ve been with this book, and how much it has heightened my expectations for every series I‘ve read since. Anyone have anything that can compare?

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ReadingVampire
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Enjoying my day off, I'm nestled by a crackling fire, embarking on a thrilling adventure with the Dragon Riders! I am racing against time to complete the Eragon series before the eagerly anticipated release of Murtagh in November. Happy Autumn to all! 📚🔥🍂

Leftcoastzen 😻 13mo
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wordslinger42
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Extremely late posting this, but here's my September #bookspin , @TheAromaofBooks 📚🍁

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
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bookishbitch
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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I really enjoyed this. It is amazing that he was a teenager when he wrote this. There was one twist that I definitely did not see coming. Fortunately I have the next 3 in the series waiting so I can immediately begin the next one. I heard there is a 5th book coming as well. (Called Murtagh.) I hope they release that in the same paper cover that will match the ones I have. I'll at least wait until the paperback is out before I buy it.

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johncadams
Eragon = Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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I loved fantasy and I love children's books, so I really enjoyed this vintage fantasy novel for children.

#fantasy #vintagechildrensbooks #childrensbooks

TheSpineView Great review. This book has been on my TBR list a long time. I should move it up. 1y
KCofKaysville @johncadams I liked it when I read it a few years ago, but it is a lot like other fantasies. 1y
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bookishbitch
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I was planning on reading this series next but then I bought a new book that bumped it. So as a workaround I went and got the audio version. This might be the book version of having my cake and eating it too. (Which is an odd saying honestly. Of course you have your cake and you eat it too! What else would you do with cake?!)

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TheQuietQuill
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A little early morning reading before the house wakes up ☀️

TrishB Love that time ♥️ 2y
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TheQuietQuill
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Finally picked this up from the library to read…I‘ve wanted to read these series for years and the time has finally come. I‘m ready to dive into a world of dragons and adventure 🐉

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hannah-leeloo
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Another new release I am excited to share with you all. Here is some information on the stand alone too #dragons #newrelease #newbook #fallrelease #dragonrider #eragon

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thewallflower0707
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Christopher Paolini announced a fifth book in the #Eragon Saga yesterday. The main character is Murtagh and it takes place after the end of the original series. The #Inheritanceseries was my first fantasy saga as a kid, and I was terribly disappointed by the ending.

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mjtwo
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30 Oct 22-16 Jan 23 (audiobook)
Unfortunately our US trip and summer holidays interrupted the flow a little - Trix and I had about 20 minutes to go before we left and then struggled to regain the narrative thread when we did many to finish 6 weeks later. It is a good fantasy series, however, in the vein of Tolkien but slightly less complex. Eragon and Safira are interesting heroes and I look forward to seeing how their saga plays out.

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Marmy
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I'm putting off housework to read and fill out my book journal. It's not fancy, but just keeping track of my chapters keeps me motivated.

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Marmy
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This year will be filled with reading this series, The Wheel of Time series, and the four secret project books from Brandon Sanderson. Here's hoping by the end of all that, I'll be an expert swordsman.

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persephone1408
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#manicmonday #letterE @CBee
📚Eragon
💻Shea Ernshaw
🎥er
🎶escape the fate, billie eilish
🎼ex's & oh's by Atreyu

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diaryofdifference
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Pickpick

I don't know why it took me so long to read Eragon, but what a lovely adventure it was! Loved the magic sooo much!

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persephone1408
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Branwen
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#AlphabetGame #LetterE

Eragon! One of the first dragon series that stole my heart! Even to this day, it has such a special place in my heart! 🐉💕

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you for playing!! 🐉 🖤 2y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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I have read Eragon… but not the rest of the series (did the movie put me off? I honestly can‘t remember) but this is the funniest and best reason I‘ve ever heard for not reading a book.

Ruthiella The resemblance is uncanny!🤣 2y
Kimzey 😂 2y
CarolynM 🤣 Although, for me, that would be a reason TO read it! 2y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, big fan of the show… is it going on your tbr? 2y
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wideeyedreader
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One of my favorite fantasies for #lettere! #alphabetgame

Thanks for the tag @AmyK1 I‘ll tag anyone who wants to!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you for playing 2y
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Bookish_Viking
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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#AlphabetGame #LetterE @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eragon and Saphira have the best bond between two characters of any series in my opinion. I always wished I had my own Saphira while reading this book. And this series has one of my favorite zero-to-hero trope stories. Zero-to-hero is one of my absolute favorite tropes.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thank you for playing!! 2y
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carmens.library
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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This is my older son's reading space. 📚💕📚 #readingspace #cozyingupwithabook

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💙💙 2y
tokorowilliamwallace Nice, I like the space pillow. 2y
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Paul.Skretting
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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Eragon, a novel about a younger boy who is growing up on a farm with his uncle after his Mother, left him as a child with his uncle. As Eragon is out hunting, his life will be forever changed as he finds a warm blue stone in the forest while hunting. Unknowingly he takes home a dragon egg, which lead his family to danger being as it wanted by the empire and Durza - the main antagonist of this book. As we learn, this egg is wanted by the empire…

Paul.Skretting and Durza - the main antagonist of this book. As we learn, this egg is wanted by the empire, and dragon is forced to flee his home to embark on a journey to meat the Varden in the mountains, past the Spine. Brom who is the mentor for Eragon, teaches him basic magic, and techniques to defend himself while also teaching him about dragons, his own dragon Saphira and the history of Alagaësia and its dragon riders. 3y
Paul.Skretting They face foes along the way, the Ra‘zac, minions of Durza, and Urgals, who have been bred for the fighting against the Varden.

As Eragon‘s strength grows and his magic develops, he is able to cast stronger and powerful spells that require more energy that can leave him vulnerable to the Urgals and Ra‘zac. Farthen Dur, the home of the Varden and dwarves, is finally reached after meeting Murtagh and Arya and countless battles through the Spine.
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Paul.Skretting Arya, being an elf, is able to help Eragon develop his magic further before the invasion of the Varden‘s home. The invasion commenced and the casualties were high and Eragon is almost killed. During his battle, he is able to defeat Durza, by stabbing him through the heart, after which, he falls into a coma because of his injuries. The book ends with Eragon receiving a new quest to venture to the capital of the Elven community, Ellesméra. 3y
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Paul.Skretting If magic, combat, dragons and the medieval tyranny, this is definitely a must read for you. A great aspect of the book, is how it is written in first person point of view. The author Christopher Paolini depicts Eragons thoughts and feelings by introducing the aspect of telepathy, mind battles and love interests with others .… (edited) 3y
Paul.Skretting We see Eragon struggle with his feelings, and mental battles with his foes; one of the most difficult and straining forms of combat. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Paul! this is one of my favourite series of all times! I was just missing the POV and how it is established. 4/6 3y
MissYaremcio *6/6 3y
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Ddzmini
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DebbieGrillo
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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Texreader Love this 3y
TheSpineView Truth! 3y
nichollinlove ❤❤ so true! 3y
Kammbia1 Truth! 3y
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Sharv_Sona
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It‘s been 6 hours and I have finished 2.5 books. (The Ghosts We Keep, Eragon and half of A Tale of Two Cities.) Here is my review for Eragon:
I suppose that this was a good book, but not so good that I will go ahead and read the next books in the series. I don‘t tend to enjoy books about dragons and adventure anymore (which is a pity), and that has affected my experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Reyzl You are a reading machine' 3y
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Branwen
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Happy National Dragon Day! 🐉❤ I couldn't fit an actual dragon in my last picture, so of course I had to take another one! 🤣😂 Eragon will always have such a special place in my heart, as it was one of the first series (along with Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede) that really got me into dragons! Also, it's such a comfort read for me - any time I'm feeling a bit down I feel myself craving a reread of these books! 🐉📚💕 #dragonsoflitsy

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Fantasy_bookworm
Eragon | Christopher Paolini

Listening to the #audiobook of this, and it‘s just as good as I remember! (Definitely going to be a long ride!)

Fantasy_bookworm I‘m having issues getting a photo to upload, anyone else having problems? 3y
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Lemons7

One of my most favorite childhood series was the inheritance cycle. How could you not love fantasy when you are submerged in a world like this?

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BayouGirl85
Eragon = Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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This book was so captivating. I wonder how it was feel to read it as a tween or upper elementary students. Its magical for me as an adult.

October Book 12/25 #LitsyLove #bookspinbingo

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asterese
Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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In other news, I finally got a copy of Eldest after so long, and now the Inheritance Cycle is complete! 🥳🐲 Now I can't put off re-reading the series. 😂

(Note: I got the movie tie-in version for Eragon because that was the only available copy my local bookstore had. I actually enjoyed the movie when I was younger, but in recent years...*cringe* We need a new adaptation!)

KaylaCReviews I loved the Eragon movie before I read the book. Now, in order to enjoy the movie, I have to think of it as its own separate work, not an adaptation of the book, though there are still cringe-worthy moments. 😅 A remake could be great. There was talk of it and a TV series a while ago, but nothing came of it, sadly. 3y
asterese @KaylaCReviews Admittedly, there were some good moments in that movie so I like that idea of seeing it as a separate work. 😄 Hopefully we get that remake someday. 3y
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BookDadGirlDad
Eragon = Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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This book had long been on my radar. I finally found a copy at my favorite used bookstore and placed it high on my TBR list. Completely worth the time to read. I enjoy dragons in the fantasy genre. Saphira is awesome. I look forward to reading the remainder of the series. If you haven't read this, you should.

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BookDadGirlDad
Eragon = Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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Sometimes you just need to read something a little lighter to cleanse the palate after a tough read. This is it for me. I've heard so much about it. I started yesterday and have plowed through 160 pages so far.

BookwormAHN Welcome to Litsy 😺 3y
Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a warm and friendly community. I know that you will enjoy yourself here. I‘m looking forward to getting to know you!🙂 3y
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BookDadGirlDad @Nute Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I ditched FB because, well, it's FB. I missed my reading groups there. So glad I found Litsy and this community. It appears that signing on here could be detrimental to my wallet even more so than my current level of book buying. 😃 😃 3y
Nute Getting your bearings as new to Litsy: @LitsyWelcomeWagon and @LitsyHappenings 3y
BookDadGirlDad @Nute THANK YOU!!! I will definitely give these a read/watch. I was wondering about some of this!!! 3y
Chelleo Welcome to Litsy! Thanks for the tag, @Nute 3y
PurpleyPumpkin Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a great community and I‘m sure you‘ll enjoy it here. Loving your posts so far. 😁 3y
BookDadGirlDad @PurpleyPumpkin Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I am very much enjoying Litsy. This is everything I wanted in a book community. 3y
PurpleyPumpkin Awesome! You reminded me that this trilogy has been on my tbr for forever!!!! I will have to get to it soon…😅 3y
rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 #litsywelcomewagon 3y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🥳👍🏼📚 3y
BookDadGirlDad @Eggs Thank you!!! 3y
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gnarbear
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Fantastic start to my favorite fantasy series ever, and this is the simplest one of the whole series!! Christopher Paolini uses such incredible descriptive language that you can perfectly imagine these strange and fantastical places and things in a story he establishes so well that it cannot help but feel real

Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a warm and friendly community. I know that you will enjoy yourself here. I‘m looking forward to getting to know you!🙂 3y
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Kelsey18
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After finals, I needed something easy to read but still entertaining - middle grade fantasy it is! I never read Eragon as a kid but I needed some dragons in my life. It's a super rainy day here which means I will be reading all day long

MsMelissa The weather sucks! I‘d be reading if I didn‘t have to work all day 😕 4y
Kelsey18 @MsMelissa I know! It's the end of my vacation, so while I didn't get any yard work done, I'll get some reading in! 4y
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Witchireader93
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Why does this happen to me all the time though? Lol

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Branwen
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Happy National Library Selfie Day! 💕📚🐉 #dragonsoflitsy #librarylove #librariansoflitsy #dragonlibrarian

Meaw_catlady Yay!!!! The og dragon librarian !! ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
Crazeedi 👋👋💕💕 4y
Branwen @Meaw_catlady *hugs* 🤗💕 @Crazeedi 💖💖💖 4y
kspenmoll Great photo!!!! 4y
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