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Dawn and Dust is the sequel to the outstanding tale Ink and Ore by indie author Hayley Whiteley. What stands out most for me in this story is the magic system, the use of ore as a way to create and build things. Katie and Brenna's friendship spans any distance or situation, making for strong characters. The compelling male characters Anton and Dakier make for some swoony romance but also show how men can support the women in their lives and not take over and fix everything. The world-building by the author makes for an excellent opportunity to explore the world as our characters try to stop the false and ongoing wars. The showdown with the main evil character at the end is nail-biting and sets us up nicely for the third book in this series. Dawn and Dust is everything a reader is looking for when it comes to unique, outstanding fantasy read, friendship, courage, intrigue, heartbreak, and the unique ways that ore is used. Eager for the next book.