Recommended for the New Year

When Stars Light the Sky
By Elizabeth Camden / Bethany House

Look for this book when it is released in January 2025. I highly recommend it for historical fiction fans. This book is excellent with smooth writing that is a pleasure to read and flows at a superb pace. The setting and perspective of the characters make this book a standout. I loved learning about an ambassador’s role and the varied duties of his highly qualified staff. The main character Inga is a protagonist with a heaping measure of heart, talent, and charm. Benedict is portrayed vividly and to the reader he is equal parts intelligent, thoughtful, ambitious, and annoying. The conclusion is just what the reader hoped for, yet I never saw the plot resolving the way it did. A delightful surprise.

While some of us may know some general details about World War I, this book with a focus on America’s Embassy in Germany during this tumultuous time offered a good overview into the issues of the era. Even though our nation hoped to stay neutral and out of Europe’s turmoil, events made neutrality impossible. By the story’s end, America declared war and entered the conflict. The historical facts were accurately woven into the story in a way that added to the novel.

This is the second book in the series Elizabeth Camden has titled The Women of Midtown. The parts of the story that shared a glimpse of life in New York City during this time period were well done and highly engaging. I expect to read book one in the series based on how much I enjoyed the sequel. I read an ARC from NetGalley. #WhenStarsLighttheSky #NetGalley