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'Twas the Knife Before Christmas
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas: A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery | Jacqueline Frost
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A Christmas delight, Twas the Knife Before Christmas will charm the stockings off readers of Joanne Fluke and Leslie Meier. Its out of the cupcake tin, into the fire for Holly Whites best friend, Caroline. Can Holly clear Carolines name in time to go caroling? When a body turns up in a larger-than-life candy bowl filled with peppermints on the town square, Holly White is horrified to learn her best friend Caroline is the main suspect. Everyone in town, including Mistletoe, Maines sheriff, saw Caroline fighting with the victim on the night of his death. Worse, a custom kitchen knife, engraved with Caroline's initials was found with him. Now, just ten days before Christmas, Hollys up to her jingle bells in holiday shenanigans and in desperate need of a miracle. Juggling extra shifts at her familys Christmas tree farm and making enough gingerbread jewelry to satisfy the crowd is already more than she can handle?and now she has to find time to clear her best friend of murder. Add in her budding relationship with the sheriff, and a personal stalker dressed as Santa Claus, and Hollys ready to fly south until springtime. But her Sherpa-lined mittens come off when Caroline is taken into custody. Can Holly wrap up the case in time for Christmas...even after she gains the true killers attention? Find out in Twas the Knife Before Christmas, Jacqueline Frosts second pine-scented Christmas Tree Farm mystery.
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DebinHawaii
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#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024

Since I enjoyed the first book Twelve Slays of Christmas as one of my #SeasonalCozies picks, I decided to listen to the second too. This one takes place at Christmas time year later & it seems Holly is back in Mistletoe, Maine to stay & is renovating the family inn to make it a B&B. Her new besty gets accused of murder & Holly needs to clear her name. I liked this one & the characters & holiday town setting but ⬇️

DebinHawaii …not quite enough to pay for the next few books as only the first two appear to be free on Audible. 😕 Still a fun holiday listen when running errands & such. 16h
TheSpineView Fantastic! 16h
Andrew65 Excellent 🎄🎄🎄 I felt the same enjoyed the free ones, but not enough to pay for others. 15h
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Texreader
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I just finished Twelve Slays and moving on to this one. And now I can appreciate Cindy on the cover!

#letterT #Christmasatoz #xmaschacha #wintergames @StayCurious #littenlisten @aperfectmjk #serieslove @TheSpineView

TEArificbooks Love this series 2d
TheSpineView Well done!📚📚📚 1d
Mollyanna I just finished Twelve Slays too and definitely look forward to the rest of the series. 1d
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michellelav
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This is the second book in the series. I love Christmas murder mysteries now 🥹 These books are so cute and cozy even though they are murder mysteries 😂❤️📚🎄 I love the town of mistletoe and all it‘s inhabitants 🥰

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Read4life
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Second book in the series. I love Mistletoe, Maine and its people. So much fun.

#BookSpinBingo #readyourebooks #SeriesLove2024 #ChristmasAtoZ #LetterF #ChristmasChapterChasers #XmasChaCha #WinterGames2024

TheSpineView Excellent! 1w
Andrew65 Brilliant 🎄🎄🎄 1w
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1w
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MidnightBookGirl
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Another re-read for the 2nd in this series, it's just so much fun.

#WinterGames #GangstaWrappers @Bookwormjillk @Clwojick @StayCurious
#WGWordsearch 2860 pts

bthegood 🎄🎁 12mo
Bookwormjillk ❄️💙❄️💙 12mo
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Bookzombie
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This is the second book in the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series. I read the first in 2022. I enjoyed my return to Mistletoe, Maine. In this one, Holly‘s best friend is under suspicion when the guy she was on a date with is found dead, and she is caught on video telling the jerk off for being grabby. These are fun and there are so many treats talked about that I‘m saving these for one a year, lol.

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CogsOfEncouragement
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Great second cozy to this series with likable characters. I read the first last December. Probably won‘t get to the third until next year. So many good books to choose from this month! #WinterGames #SnowAngels

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AmandaBlaze
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Finished this one that I started during the #WinterReadathon. I liked the first one better, but it was still a cute, cozy mystery.

Andrew65 Well done 🥳 I think ‘I preferred the first one too. Hopefully I‘ll get to the third one next year (or more accurately later this year 😳). 2y
TheSpineView Great job! 2y
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Jhullie
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A seasonal cost mystery set in the awesomely named town of Mistletoe. This is the second in the series and I haven‘t read the first one but that didn‘t matter. The characters and backstories were covered so I didn‘t flounder, wondering what was going on. A good read for the festive season.

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CaitZ
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A holiday cozy mystery set in the small town of Mistletoe, Maine. Holly's best friend is accused of murder and she's determined to prove her innocence. Small-town cozy mysteries are my favorite and this one did not disappoint even though I got the murderer wrong. #WinterReadathon #Gingerathon (part of a series) @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader @Allylu

Andrew65 Just reading the first one in this series. Well done 🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼 2y
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 2y
Allylu Wow! Two bingos! That‘s great! Thanks for playing. 2y
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Librarybelle
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The second in the series featuring Holly White and her family‘s Christmas tree farm does not disappoint! Quirky characters and a very inquisitive Holly are on the case when Holly‘s BFF is accused of murder. There‘s some light romance and a tiny bit of the supernatural in this one. And can I just say the desserts sound amazing! I love the narration of these…only one more in the series! #19822022 #2018

AmandaBlaze Good to know you liked it. I just started it. 🙂 2y
Librarybelle @AmandaBlaze I immediately downloaded the next one from Audible. It‘s late at night where I am to start it, but I‘m ready to go! 2y
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AmandaBlaze
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Tonight's reading.

RedxoHearts I loved this one! 2y
Read4life @RedxoHearts so did I! Hope you enjoy it @AmandaBlaze 🤓 2y
Librarybelle I‘m currently listening to this one! I have less than an hour to go until the end! 2y
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Nelnjali
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I think I'm going to listen to this series next. I'm not exactly sure how "a cozy, Christmas murder mystery" will work, but I'm curious to find out.

#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge
@Andrew65

TEArificbooks Love this series 2y
Andrew65 I read this last year and enjoyed it. 2y
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CaitZ
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I'm saving this for December. #ScarathlonDailyPrompts #Knife @Clwojick

Read4life Me, too. 🤓 2y
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JenlovesJT47
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Book 2 in the Christmas Tree Farm Mysteries is another pick, mostly because of the cozy and very Christmassy setting that really gets you in the mood for the holidays. The characters still seem a bit naive at times but if you‘re just looking for something fun to read around the holidays, I‘d recommend this series. 3.75⭐️

#audiobook
#Christmas

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RedxoHearts
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Here's my December Reads. I completely dropped off at the end as I've been sick after Christmas. Feeling better today though finally! I can't believe tomorrow starts the new year already

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Feel better ❤️‍🩹 Happy New Year!! 🎆🎊 3y
tracey38 Glas you're starting to feel better. I have been sick this week as well. Figures, lol. 3y
RedxoHearts @tracey38 I hope you are feeling better as well! 3y
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MidnightBookGirl
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I can't recommend this series enough if you're looking for a cozy mystery that really feels like the holidays! The 2nd book is just as a good as the first, with more Reindeer Games and maybe Santa too!
#WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs @Clwojick
Word Search points: 2860 pts

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Andrew65
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Loved this Cosy, loved the characters, the plotting and the way the lead kept going after the murderer at the greatest of risks to herself. How can you go wrong at Christmas with a place called Mistletoe.

32nd book finished for #WinterGames2021 @Clwojick #ChristmasMyWay @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader #WrapItUpReadathon @keys_on_fire #WintercosyReadathon @PuddleJumper #AVeryMerryReadathon @TheSpineView #LittenListen @aperfectmjk

DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 3y
PageShifter You read this fast! 3y
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Andrew65 @PageShifter It was a reasonably short book, only took just under 6 hours. Trying to Maximise reading time before I go back to school on Tuesday. (edited) 3y
TheSpineView Fantastic! 3y
Andrew65 @TheSpineView Thanks 😍 3y
kplovesbooks I love these titles too!! 😂 I need to check these out! 3y
RedxoHearts I loved these! Though I didn't get to the third book this month. I'll have to save it for next year 3y
Andrew65 @RedxoHearts Plenty to look forward to. 3y
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Andrew65
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5feet.of.fury Ooh! Enjoy! The first one was great, I‘ll be looking out for your review (even though I probably won‘t read it til next year). 3y
TheSpineView Enjoy! 3y
PageShifter I had this also on my list but I have to leave this one for the next year :) 3y
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Andrew65 @PageShifter I‘ve got a few like that too. 3y
Andrew65 @5feet.of.fury Very enjoyable so far. 3y
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Emilymdxn
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I rarely read cosy mysteries but I love this series. Delightfully cheesy in just the right way, with glorious descriptions of food and baked goods and gorgeous hot drinks drank at cosy festive activities. The town of Mistletoe, Maine, with its only Christmas-based economy I don‘t understand at all, is wonderfully comforting and fun.

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick +26

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RedxoHearts
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I really enjoyed the second book of the Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series as well. I have to admit though reading about all the yummy desserts and drinks is making me want a really good cupcake like Caroline's. I still love the energy between Holly and Evan even if they haven't progressed much. My favorite thing about the series is the emphasis put on how important family and good friends are.
#WinterGames2021

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kellylovesreading
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What I'm reading now...love it so far

Lreads Welcome to Litsy! ☺️👋 4y
kellylovesreading Thank you!!🙂 4y
Cuilin Hi @kellylovesreading Welcome to Litsy. 💐It‘s a wonderfully safe community of book lovers.📚❤️ 4y
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Jemgirl2014 Welcome! Thanks for the follow. 🤗 4y
kellylovesreading @Cuilin thank you!! I love it 4y
kellylovesreading @Jemgirl2014 thank you!! 🙂 4y
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!🙂 4y
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kimmypete1
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Really enjoyed this and I‘m bummed there isn‘t more. #WinterGames2020 #ReadNosedReindeer

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ElizaMarie
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Cute little Cozy :) I was not really crazy about the ending ant the “magical“ type of aspect to it (don't really want to explain much because it would spoil it), #HolidayRead 9 hours

#WinterGames2020
#MerryReaders
@clwojick

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#BookSpinBingo
@TheAromaOfBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 4y
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Read4life
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I love holiday/winter books & I‘ve had a lot of time to listen to audiobooks this month. I‘ve also caught up on my series reads.
#MerryReaders #WinterGames2020

Clwojick Is this you combined total for the two weeks, or just for week 2? 4y
Read4life @Clwojick Just for week 2. 12,143 combined. Sorry. 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Next work commute book :)

#WinterGames2020
#MerryReaders
@clwojick

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BethM Ohhhh 4y
Avanders 👆🏽what she said! 4y
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Inkblotsandcoffeestains
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I never thought I‘d be so in to these cozy mysteries but I really enjoyed this one!!

+26 for #MerryReaders #WinterGames

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Inkblotsandcoffeestains
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Had to bring my car in for service this morning, so I grabbed some Starbucks and I‘m listening to the tagged book while people watching on the Brooklyn streets. Typically, I‘d sit in Starbucks but covid has obviously prevented that, so it‘s quite a few hours of standing around aimlessly 😬 Thankfully it‘s not too cold out! #WinterGames #MerryReaders

Yuki_Onna Hope you didn't get too cold! ❄ The pic and your nails are fab! ❤ 4y
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PathfinderNicole
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I loved this book! The mystery had me guessing and I truly enjoyed the return to Mistletoe! I enjoyed the side story about Libby and the growing romance between main character Holly and Sheriff Evan. Cookie was a delight as always. I still have some unanswered questions, mainly about Scooter and the Boston case. Added another 3.5 hours for #ReadYourWayReadathon! @TheSpineView
+76 points for #TeamReadNosedReindeer #WinterGames2020 @StayCurious

TheSpineView Way to go!🤩 4y
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JesseConley
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Yes, Yes and more yes to this series. Mistletoe sounds like an amazing little town , minus the murder that keeps happening there. Book 2 continues the fun of the first. Keeps Holly as sassy and spunky as book one. Her relationship with Sheriff Evan Grey is still helps drive the fun. Love this series hope more are coming. 😍❤️

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Cinsarly
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Cute cozy mystery but not memorable. I read it two weeks ago and already forgot the plot. Oh wait, I remember now. Dead body in a peppermint candy fountain. Still liked the characters but thought the lack of communication between the sheriff and holly (is that her name?) was nonsensical and just thrown in for conflict. Real adults talk. Loved the Santa subplot. #WinterGames #SlayBells #HolidayRead 20 pts @MidnightBookGirl @StayCurious @Clwojick

MidnightBookGirl 21 pts! 5y
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Airykah13
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For someone who doesn't really read cozy mysteries, I really like this series. I was hoping there would be a third one and thankfully just found out the author will be coming out with another one. The only thing that annoys me is the fact that Holly uses words like tummy and icky, lol. She's an adult, not 9. Other than that, the storylines remind me of when I used to read the Nancy Drew. Nancy was nosy and didn't listen just like Holly 😆.🌟🌟🌟🌟

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DGRachel
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Frost's cozy mysteries play out just like Hallmark movies and are the perfect pick-me-up listen for the holiday season. Holly White has decided to stay in Mistletoe and when her best friend Caroline gets framed for murder, things get crazy. Holly naturally can't stop snooping, no matter how much her sheriff boyfriend tells her to back off. Her inquisitiveness puts her on the killer's radar, and once again, Holly finds her life in danger.

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Scochrane26
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Finished this on audio late last night. It was a nice, cozy holiday mystery with good characters. The main character, Holly, has moved back to Mistletoe where her parents own a Christmas tree farm. She has good friends. Wish her romance had progressed a little. #holidayread #wintergames #thefilthyanimals @Clwojick @StayCurious

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fakesteph
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A charming sequel that I enjoyed as much as the first one. The character additions were excellent and I'm looking forward to another Christmas mystery... Hopefully next year! (Also. This book had Santa. Maybe.)

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Susanita
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1. I‘m more willing to try new things (such as cozy mysteries), but I also have a stronger sense of what I might like or not...if that makes any sense.
2. It‘s usually the MC of the last book I read!
#two4tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! Happy Tuesday! 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Second book as good as the first! I had a good inkling who the killer was, but enjoyed the twisty ride and the Santa twist! Really wish there was a 3rd book! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells #HolidayRead (21pts).

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MidnightBookGirl
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My daily morning puzzle! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells (1pt)

brit91 Beautiful 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Getting my cozy on tonight! #WinterGames @Clwojick @StayCurious #SlayBells (1pt)

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Preciouz29
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Like a Hallmark Murder Mystery, but with a wee bit less romance.

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Kshakal
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So cute and festive and will keep you guessing until the end!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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DarcysMom
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
#Netgalley
#ilovecozies

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DarcysMom
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Ack! A book that didn't get into my table, so it is getting read and reviewed after its publication date. #betterlatethannever
#Netgalley
#ilovecozies

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thebooksugar
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️