This yarn has a lot of sheen to it, almost a sparkle, from the tencel fibers. I think it works beautifully with the Reading Nook colors. The colorway reminds me of seeing something that is sparkling under the water. The colorway also has a warm undertone. I'm working it on a US size 10 needle in a lace and braid cardigan pattern and the resulting fabric has both structure and drape. Since the color repeats are long it does work up into pseudo striping, but the yarn is pretty tonal so the striping isn't stark. The yarn is smooth with no thick and thin spots, no knots and no missing color patches. All in all a beautiful quality product.

This "luster" merino yarn "reading nook" is one of the most beautiful yarn that I've ordered so far. All of the yarns I have purchased have meet or exceeded my expectations. The colors were just about exact as the picture. I has that beautiful "luster" like shine you are looking for without being "flashy". Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. I also ordered Mountain Air, just as beautiful. Speaking of how pleased you will be, I've ordered many different kind's of yarn at different weights. NOT once have I been disappointed! I usually never write reviews, but I had to tell everyone! Chandi and her husband deliver what they say, with fast shipping service. Their yarns will NOT DISAPPOINT. I'd be glad to write another review.