From the cover: “The four gems have been stolen. El-Tepora is dying. The Gatekeeper is using the Pillar of Light to sustain the world.”

Elena, an ordinary teen, must undertake a quest to find the gems and save El-Tepora.

In The Pillar of Light Elena and her friends must travel, fight fierce enemies, and find the Weapon in order to save Will Elena find the courage?”

Normally I can get caught up in YA adventures, but not this one. The emotionless staccato dialog and cardboard characters left me cold. I cannot recommend this for our younger readers. ~~ Pam Allan