Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite

Eafin Lokdore and the Altar of the Sun is the second volume in R.G. Edwards’ The Eafin Lokdore Trilogy. Master Magician Eafin Lokdore is fifteen years old and grief-stricken when he sets out on the impossible mission to overthrow Sorfin, the usurper, and restore the true King Athear to Crystal Castle. He is haunted by the death of Methusass, his mentor, and guided by the cryptic writings of his father from Drefena. He is compelled to lead the Court Riders into the most dangerous of all places, the Lands of the Northern Lights. This journey takes them through the dangerous Seerun Forest, with threatening goblins and Eran dragons, and Range Patrollers of the usurper. They must journey to the Sanctuary of Treefagle Way. Eafin arms himself with the mystical Trinity Key and the Cloak of Discovery. Can he finally defeat the powerful Sorfin and unlock the final secret of the Altar?

Eafin Lokdore and the Altar of the Sun will appeal to fans of epic fantasy and readers who enjoy tales filled with magic and mythical creatures. Eafin Lokdore is the character I liked the most. His path is unpredictable, with surprises at every turn. This tale is character-driven as Eafin transforms from a grief-stricken apprentice into a bold and courageous fighter and leader capable of wielding the Spirit of Light Medallion against the ever-encroaching darkness. R.G. Edwards’ writing is atmospheric, and the setting features a world marked by symbolic places like the Seerun Forest, where goblins lurk and Eran dragons roam. There is a lot of magic in this tale, and the descriptive prose captures it vividly while delivering imagery that excites the reader's imagination.