A review by norgey
A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book took me by surprise. It was like a villainess reincarnation manwha but as a Chinese drama novel. The tropes weren’t groundbreaking, but it was an entertaining and fast read for me. Very typical Chinese period drama politics combined with a second chance reincarnation. 
There is going to be a sequel and I can see what they were building up to, but it felt rushed at the end. Like in the last 5 pages suddenly there was enough to spur a sequel?
I’ll still read it, it sounds like it will be mostly action, but the romance between the two MCs feel fully developed and official. Idk how much more the second book will include that isn’t just action.