what_joanna_reads 's review for:

Brightly Shining by Ingvild H. Rishøi

1.75

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Not what I was expecting from a 'Christmas' book. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but this was much darker and sadder than festive offerings I have read in the past. Made me feel more sad than warm and fuzzy.