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A review by stormeno
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy fucking shit, what an ending! Absolutely not where I expected that to go. The book was a bit slow to start, but it really moved once the plot picked up! I truly felt immersed in the main characters emotions with all their complexity and contradictions.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment