diff --git a/LiteCharms.Features/Models/SearchState.cs b/LiteCharms.Features/Models/SearchState.cs
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+namespace LiteCharms.Features.Models;
+
+public class SearchState
+{
+    public string Query { get; private set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    public event Action? OnSearchSubmitted;
+
+    public void UpdateQuery(string newQuery) => Query = newQuery;
+
+    public void SubmitSearch() => OnSearchSubmitted?.Invoke();
+}