A review by heavenlyrealms
A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

4.0

A transmigration story! I love it a lot especially the theme is taking from Classic Chinese tropes. Mingshin as the protagonist, is given a second chance in life to rectify her past mistakes. I really love how Mingshin’s character development as she strives to manage her emotions, building walls to shield herself from heartbreak. She resists to fall in love again because love made her died in her past life. I know she has been holding herself so much towards Jieh… And Jieh is the standard. The best, kind, responsible, and devoted to the one he loved. Anyway, it’s a slowburn story and could successfully makes you kicking your feet (I do).

This book isn’t about a love life but also betrayals for power, with Aylin, Mingshin’s cousin, vying for the throne, and Ren, Jieh’s brother, seeking kingship. Magic and the Dragon legend weave into the plot. A typical Chinese novel. If you’re a fan of Chinese novel then you should try to read this one!!