Author: Angela Shupe
Publisher: WaterBrook
Release Date: October 7, 2025
A debut novel that is quick to deliver all the elements of historical fiction a reader will want to see.
Caramina Grassi wants nothing more than to be an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa. When war breaks out and her family is in danger they find refuge in the Philippine jungle. The music that has always been a comfort ends up being what keeps her sane in the madness. While Caramina and family are in the jungle, Rosa is waiting her opera debut in Italy when the fighting breaks out causing her to go underground. With both sisters dealing with the drama of war and not making it out to see each other again might be more than they can take.
A fun take on an old concept, historical fiction with an opera twist and sibling drama. Angela Shupe delivered a great debut novel with In the Light of the Sun, the drama of the impending war along with family being separated created a fun read that I will be thinking about long after I turned the final page. Caramina and Rosa were great central characters that pulled me in and made me root for them to find happiness, a sure-fire recipe for a great read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great historical fiction novel.
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