"The Broken Light" by Joanne Harris tells the story of Bernie Ingram, a fifty-year-old woman who feels invisible and finds comfort in social media. After the death of a neighbor, Bernie begins an investigation, leveraging her keen observational skills. This inquiry leads her to rediscover past traumas and a forgotten talent, reclaiming her identity and finding herself again. The novel is described as an engaging work that explores the feelings of an misunderstood woman and the power within.