A review by ridreads
The Elflaine Chronicles: Ballad of Dawn by Haley Hamilton

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I’ll be completely honest in that it took me several chapters to really get fully absorbed into the book, but as soon as Callum showed up I was SUCKED in. 

The story and world building is very beautifully done. All of the lore, stories, and ballads were very well written and thoughtful. I typically have a hard time with reading stories written in third person, but the development of the main characters is strong and their motivations and personalities are very clear. 

For a debut novel, this was a truly incredible read. I can’t wait to see what comes next for Ailia, Reed, and Callum!