It shines brightly

Author's name: Juan José Millás

"A small gem charged with emotion… As the story unfolds, your heart breaks for the two girls and for ourselves in this world we have built, where money is valued more than kindness."

– New York Times

"A story from a child's perspective about the sorrows and problems of adults, told in a dramatic, satirical, and effective style. A short but moving novel that can be read in one sitting."

– The Spectator – United Kingdom

"Painful and honest, it alludes to the timeless story 'The Little Match Girl,' but it carries much hope... truly wonderful."

Merkur – Germany

In this seemingly simple and straightforward story, the author portrays, from the perspective of the child Ronia, the story of a family doomed to fragility, where the children are forced to mature too quickly, to become self-reliant, and even to care for their parents. A captivating, poignant, and heartwarming novel, it both pains and comforts, but above all, it holds your attention from the first page to the last. Those who rarely cry while reading will find it difficult to hold back their tears.

– ¡Hola! – Spain