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EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Gravity (The Taking, #1) by Melissa West

November 23, 2014 by Jaime Leave a Comment


GRAVITY (THE TAKING, #1)
By: Melissa West
Publication Date: December 18, 2012
Gravity (The Taking, #1)
In the future, only one rule will matter:

Don’t. Ever. Peek.

Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed — arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.

Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she’s been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she’s falling for him. But Ari isn’t just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She’s a military legacy who’s been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know — especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war. 

ABOUT MELISSA
Melissa West writes young adult and new adult novels for Entangled Teen and Embrace and Penguin/InterMix. She lives outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two daughters and spends most of her time writing, reading, or fueling her coffee addiction.

She holds a B.A. in Communication Studies and a M.S. in Graphic Communication, both from Clemson University. Yeah, her blood runs orange.


Read an Excerpt
Prologue
Year: 2133
The T-screen in our family room crackles just before President Cartier fills the screen. I wonder briefly if Lawrence is watching him, too, like the rest of America, or if he was given an advance showing. After all, the president is his grandfather. I remember the first time I met President Cartier. He was less gray then, less wrinkled. He was joking that Lawrence was too mature for a six- year-old and asked me to take him under my wing, teach him how to be young.
Now four years later, staring into the T-screen on one of the biggest nights of my life, I wish I had some of Lawrence’s maturity. I wish I weren’t so…afraid.
President Cartier smiles widely into the camera and begins his talk. It’s prerecorded—the same talk given every year to each new group of ten-year-olds. I’m told they used to show the video in class on the first day of school, but so many children left crying that they felt doing it at home was better. I’m not so sure. Right now, it’s eight o’clock in the evening, which means I have only four hours until they come—four hours to prepare.
“Ladies and gentlemen of our beloved nation,” President Cartier begins. “Today marks the first day of your journey to adulthood. It is not to be taken lightly. But rest assured, your parents and older siblings sitting with you have endured this same talk. Time has not changed our process, which, in the very least, should bring you comfort.”
He smiles again, this time in that condescending way that adults do. It’s supposed to reassure us. It doesn’t.
“Parents, please hand over your child’s Taking patch.”
Daddy holds out the tiny silver case to me, the silver catching the light from the composite crystal chandelier above us. I try to steady my hands as I sit it in my lap, my legs jumping ever so slightly.
“Now, boys and girls, please listen carefully to these instructions, as they will not be repeated.”
The screen dims and an image appears of America just before the fall. A voice-over blasts from the T-screen, explaining all the things I already know. Power led to the most destructive war in our history—World War IV. The screen cuts to the full scope of the nuclear war, showing city after city, at first beautiful and strong, and then the bomb hits and there is nothing left but rubble and smoke and sadness. Our world, decimated and no longer able to thrive.
I lower my eyes from the screen, hoping Daddy doesn’t notice. The commander doesn’t appreciate weakness, even in his daughter, but it saddens me to think how far we fell. I lift my head again and focus back on the screen, anxiously awaiting the important part—the part where the Ancients attacked.
I watch as the screen changes to the alien crafts arriving in our skies, watch as more and more appear until they look like large flocks of birds. There are too many to count. Too many to defend against. We now know that they are older than us as a species, much older. Thousands of years older than the first known existence of man, though I’ve often wondered how they know. Did one of them tell us? Is it a guess? Regardless, that is how we now know them as the Ancients. What they were called before, I’m not sure. Though I can imagine the people of the time thought of something more appropriately frightening than alien.
“Please pay attention, Ari,” Mom says, motioning to the screen.
I clear my throat and nod. I didn’t realize I was staring at my patch case, hard in my hand. It’s small. Maybe eight inches long and four wide. And inside…inside rests the single most frightening thing any of us has ever held. Our patch.
The screen cuts again to the signing of the Treaty of 2090. The five leaders of Earth with the Ancient leader, though there was no Ancient present that day, or at least not visible to us. I know little to nothing about what they actually are or what they looked like prior to our agreement. I know only what the current Ancient leader looks like and he looks human, though most say they aren’t really like us. It’s an illusion. Some say they’re made of water. Some say plant. Others say they are no form at all, existing yet not—at least not in the way we do. I’m not sure. Still, there is an empty chair present at the table, as though the Ancient leader sits there, bored, waiting for the meeting to adjourn.
The screen zooms in on the treaty, to the six signatures that agree to our new role. From that moment on, we were no longer just human beings—we were hosts. We provide them with antibodies through the Taking so they can survive life on Earth, which is the only reason we’re alive. Had their bodies responded to Earth as they had hoped, we would all be gone. Genocide of the human species. Instead, they needed us—and we needed them. Our planet was destroyed, and they alone possessed the ability to terraform Earth back to health. Could we have done it on our own? Yes, but not before millions died of dehydration or starvation. We needed an answer quickly. They needed a new planet. And so the treaty was signed and we agreed to follow their rules.
President Cartier returns, another fake smile on his face. “You now understand our history and the importance of what you are about to embark upon. Please remove your patches from their cases and let us go through the proper Taking protocol for this evening.”
I slip my hand over my patch case and pop the lid open, exposing the tiny silver patch inside. It’s as light as composite silk, as smooth as water. Two large oval pieces connected by a thin one-inch piece of cloth that goes over the bridge of your nose. I lift the patch into my hand and hear a nearly silent buzzing from it, as though it’s alive—though I know that must be whatever Chemist technology is within it that allows the patch to immobilize us.
I run my thumb easily over the fabric. It doesn’t look or feel so scary. Then President Cartier instructs us to put on our patches and I feel my body turn to stone. My eyes widen as they lift to the T-screen.
“Go on, dear,” Mom says from beside me. She pats my knee easily and smiles brightly. “It’s okay.”
“I thought we did it at night?” I say, my voice small.
“We do. This is just a test. It allows you to feel the sensation with us around you. That way you are less afraid. Let me help.” She takes the patch from my hand and starts for my face.
“Wait,” I say, fighting to keep my voice steady. “What’s going to happen? What will I see? How will I get it back off? What if I can’t—”
“It’s okay,” she says again. Then she leans closer to me and I feel my breath catch. I don’t want to do this. Please don’t make me do this.
And then the smooth cloth slides over my eyes, blinding me. I relax for only a moment, then the patch suctions around my eyes as though laced into the bone, and I feel it against my temple, pressing, digging in. I want to pull it away. I scream out for Mom to help me and hear her say over and over that it’s okay, everything’s okay.
Briefly, I hear President Cartier’s voice in the background. He explains the Taking, how our bodies don’t feel the Ancients receiving our antibodies. How our daily supplements guarantee we have plenty. How our assigned Ancient will come into our room at midnight and how the Ancient will Take for thirty minutes before returning to Loge, their planet. The patch then deactivates, he says. I wonder why he’s saying all of this so quickly and then I know.
As though someone turned off the sound, I can no longer hear. I strain to find a sound in the silence, but there is nothing. And then I can no longer feel or smell. My lungs burn and for a moment I’m sure I’m being suffocated. I try to move my arms, to reach for Mom, but they won’t budge. I try to scream out but no words come. Panic sears my mind, and then one by one my senses return. I feel Mom’s hand gripping mine hard, hear President Cartier’s voice in the background, but still I can’t see or move.
I know I should be listening. I know I should try to remember what to do and how and when. But all I can think about is how in four hours I will have to do this all by myself, in the darkness of my room, waiting, blind and immobilized…as one of them comes for me.
If I could scream…I would.
Ahhhhh – I’m so excited for book three because I know there will be more action, more aliens, and of course, more Jackson!! 

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Happy Sunday -where do you discover new books to r Happy Sunday -where do you discover new books to read or add to your #tbrpile ?
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I used to be way better at curating my piles - and effective lol - (i miss book conventions so much!) now I tend to see titles here on Instagram or get emails from publishers or scroll goodreads lists in order to determine what’s coming out. But truly going to conventions and talking to publicity reps and scanning shelves were always the best way for me to figure out what I most wanted to get my hands on!
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On that note have you seen these special editions that @illumicrate created for The Poppy War series - I haven’t read these yet but am hoping to start soon!
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Happy #stacksaturday friends! What author do you o Happy #stacksaturday friends! What author do you own the most books by?
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I’m fairly certain @lbardugo wins for me... you probably know I’m a fan if you’ve been here for a while! I have an entire bookshelf dedicated to my collection and I’m not sure I could part with any of them if asked.
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I just finished Rule of Wolves on audio yesterday and it was everything I had hoped it would be and more - I laughed, I gasped, I swore, I didn’t cry but I may have yelled NO at one point! I can’t wait for whatever comes next! 
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I hope you all have an amazing Saturday... look at me posting by 8a lol miracles do happen this week!
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Happy friday ... evening! Lol I have been trying t Happy friday ... evening! Lol I have been trying to post since about 9a today! What are you reading this weekend?
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I just started the upcoming Blade of Secrets by Tricia Levenseller and I want to finish Igniting Darkness !
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I received this amazing package from @hmhteen @bighonchomedia and I’m so excited to start reading! Summary is below and this one is out now!
Summary:

Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for survival in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, working as the prison healer.

When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water, and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.

Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: “Don’t let her die. We are coming.” Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.

But no one has ever survived.

With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.
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“Every part of me is a delight.” . Happy... I “Every part of me is a delight.”
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Happy... I don’t know what day it is anymore. I had to ask in a meeting yesterday what actual day it was because it’s just been a huge blur since I returned from my vacation a week and a half ago.
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Serious question though... how are you doing? If you’re curious I’m okay just a bit stressed out-  I love this quite and this pin and I feel like I’m in need of a binge of this series on audio... maybe I’ll read that one next! Who knows because I’m a mood reader lol
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Happy Sunday ! Have you picked up any new hobbies Happy Sunday ! Have you picked up any new hobbies over the last year? Puzzles are our new thing and we have done a ton of them! I have also taken to cleaning and letting go of all of the things! I used to belong to a ton of book boxes and while I appreciate all the creativity etc that goes into them I just don’t know what to do with all the little items and extras that come in each one - again I love that #illumicrate offers a book only option so that is the only sub box I belong to aside from #botm
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That said there are some things that I will never give up and have put in my ‘save but stash away’ box- anything #illuminaefiles related is in there!
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 This is probably one of my most recommended series to just about anyone - both audio and hardcover because you must experience it both ways!
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Do you have any quotes that inspire you? This one Do you have any quotes that inspire you? This one is my mantra this week! I have a lot of things I’m trying to catch up on and just accomplish this week and it can seem overwhelming but I know I’ll get it done!
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This print is from @dreamyandco and I still need to frame it!
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I got my first vaccine shot yesterday and no side effects no issues nothing! I’m looking forward to getting the next and getting this behind me!
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I hope you all have a lovely and wonderful day!
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Happy Monday all - it’s the last day of my vacat Happy Monday all - it’s the last day of my vacation which is unfortunate for me because this week is going to be a nightmare .. I can feel it!
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I think I slept wrong last night and my neck hurts and I have a bit of a headache ... then I screwed up my coffee *sigh*
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I mentioned to @foldedpagesdistillery that these are part of the books I would grab and keep if I was only allowed a certain number from my shelves even though I can’t read or speak French... but the covers are among my faves! I wish US covers were like this! 
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Happy Sunday! What’s a series that has been on y Happy Sunday! What’s a series that has been on your shelves for ages? For me... it’s this one! I have heard amazing things and I should just start it already! Have you read it? What’d you think?
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Today... I’m leaving the woods and starting our trek home. *sigh* I wish I could hide out here forever lol
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I hope that you are having a lovely day however you spend it and be safe, be kind, and mask up!
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Happy #stacksaturday everyone! How has your week b Happy #stacksaturday everyone! How has your week been? Have you been reading anything amazing?
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I devoured Diplomatic Immunity by Brodi Ashton earlier this week and have now finally started Igniting Darkness by Robin LaFevers - I grabbed DI because it’s been on my #tbr for ages and I was just in the mood for something contemporary YA!
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One book I’m looking forward to right now is volume 4 of Heartstopper. If you haven’t started these graphic novels yet I highly recommend them!
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Enjoy your day! I’m heading out to Clingmans Dome :) one more trek before we start the trip home tomorrow!
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Happy Friday! Do you have any go-to authors that y Happy Friday! Do you have any go-to authors that you know you can always count on for a good read?
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I love @j3nn_benn ‘s stories and characters and swoons! Lol I absolutely know I will love anything she sends out into the world! The Anatomical Shape of a Heart is still probably my fave because I’m sentimental about it but the swoons in that one get me every time!
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Happy April Fools Day! Do you like to ‘fool’ p Happy April Fools Day! Do you like to ‘fool’ people or is this day just not a thing for you?
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I’m not much for April Fools Day and so it’s never really been a thing! I feel like Cardan would be a fan of AFD - what other characters do you think would appreciate the day?
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I have been out in the woods a bit today... we took a hike and ended up covered in mud. Totally with it though :) tomorrow we are checking out another path and then back to the relaxing ❤️
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I hope you are all having a lovely week!
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Happy ... Wednesday! I am on vacation and had to t Happy ... Wednesday! I am on vacation and had to think about what day it was! Always a good thing right? What are you reading this week?
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I’m deep in the woods of Tennessee and Smokey Mountains ... or will be shortly! We are only an hour away and I’m reeeeeally looking forward to being away from my house but also doing but appropriately!
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Have you started this series by @adamsilvera yet? I finally received my signed copy of Infinity Reaper (it was lost for a couple of weeks in the mail) and so I’m super happy I can finally start!! Also Adam is pretty great and you should read his backlist- you will love everything! *side note when I look at the signed bookplate that also came in my preorder pkg - it says Adam Silvera and with his initials it almost looks like an AF so I’ve been thinking “Adam Silvera AF” every time I see it!
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Enjoy your day!
Happy Sunday! I hope you’ve had a lovely day so Happy Sunday! I hope you’ve had a lovely day so far!
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What’s something you’re looking forward to this week?
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Me? I’m looking forward to my PTO - we actually decided to get out of our house after 13 months and hibernate in someone else’s! We are heading to an air bnb in Gatlinberg and I can’t wait to just do nothing!
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Have you grabbed this duology yet? Huge thanks to @adrienneyoungbooks for signing all the books and @malapropsbookstore for organizing!
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Happy #stacksaturday - what was your last read? . Happy #stacksaturday - what was your last read?
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I have been doing a pretty good job of reading books that have been on my shelves for a bit and I swore to myself that as soon as the last book arrived in @sabaatahir ‘s series I was going to binge them ... and I did!
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I listened on audio because I’m guaranteed at least an hour of reading time per day (it’s been hard to come by lately!) and also Steve West & Fiona Hardingham so... I am happy to say that i absolutely loved this series (despite my frequent ‘OMG SABAA’ commentary).
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Have you read this series? What’s a book series you’d like to complete this year?
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Hello strangers... where are my #squad312 people?! Hello strangers... where are my #squad312 people?!? I haven’t been here all week but you know I made a point to log in and see what @amiekaufmanauthor and @misterkristoff had in store for us for the third book in the #auroracycle series!
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Have you read these books? Did the end of book 2 completely break you like it did me? They are so good at that! I never would have guessed this title but I am sooooooo happy to see Finn on the cover!
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@erinarkin20 @kassiahfaul @mrsasc have you read this series yet? You should! Just saying!
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Happy Sunday- what was your last #bookmail ? I ord Happy Sunday- what was your last #bookmail ? I ordered this one from @josephbethcincy because I needed a signed copy from @iamdavidarnold for my  bookshelves. Isn’t this cover gorgeous? I’m very excited to read this one as I have loved all of DA’s books and completely enjoyed them! (Go read them if you haven’t!) and grab this one from your local bookstore!
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I’m off to get on the treadmill and then maybe do a lot of nothing for a bit. I probably have to do some real life work today (9days until vacation!) but that’s about it!
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Enjoy your Sunday friends!
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Happy #stacksaturday - apologies for not being aro Happy #stacksaturday - apologies for not being around much this week - it was a bit of a crazy one!
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How was your week? Tell me what you’ve been up to!
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I finished a few books and started a few others- today I’m being lazy and watching my ncaa bracket and rotating between reading and doing a puzzle! Nothing too exciting and that’s just how I like it!
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I grabbed the newest versions Of the #bridgerton books and I just love the new covers!
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Guys I have had a week already - tell me something Guys I have had a week already - tell me something good that happened for you this week?
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Only 5 more days left until the premiere on @netflix - I can’t wait and The Darkling approves.
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Are there any books you would like to see developed for TV/film?  I have so so many!  The Elemental series, The Illuminae Files, Legend, Daughter of Smoke & Bone (to name a few)

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Happy Tuesday! I keep missing Mondays because they Happy Tuesday! I keep missing Mondays because they are always so crazy. Do you post everyday?
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I have a ton of enamel pins and this is a favorite- it also reminds me that I’m going to finish the #adsom series this year - I’ve downloaded all the audios and will be doing a relisten so I can finish book 3 and finally know what happens at the very end!
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What series books are you hoping to finish this year?
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Happy Sunday! Do ever start books and then put the Happy Sunday! Do ever start books and then put them aside? I did with this one but not because I wasn’t enjoying but because I’m a terrible mood reader and it wasn’t clicking for me at the time. I am actually hoping to go back to it again shortly... especially because I own two copies of it 🙈
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I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday - I got a workout in early and have been lounging around reading and cat snuggling for most of the day!
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