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A review by lorzosaur
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this as an ARC on #NetGalley so I’m sure a few bits will get tweaked but I doubt the overall plot will change.
This started sooooo well. The premise was really cool and I was excited to see where it would go. I think the start was rushed, the middle was slow, and the ending was really weird.
This book gave an interesting insight to the world of publishing, I learnt about the CLC and reminded me why I hate Twitter so much.
The main character is not likeable at all. Felt sorry for her once or twice but these were ‘pre’ The Last Front.
It gets probably a 3.5-3.75 as I did like it and I couldn’t stop reading as I wanted to see what bad thing would happen to June next and I wasn’t disappointed.
Wished the ending was different. I wanted her to publish the ‘truth’ and then everything come crumbling down, rather than Candice tricking her into thinking she was going mad and seeing ghosts and confessing.
This started sooooo well. The premise was really cool and I was excited to see where it would go. I think the start was rushed, the middle was slow, and the ending was really weird.
This book gave an interesting insight to the world of publishing, I learnt about the CLC and reminded me why I hate Twitter so much.
The main character is not likeable at all. Felt sorry for her once or twice but these were ‘pre’ The Last Front.
It gets probably a 3.5-3.75 as I did like it and I couldn’t stop reading as I wanted to see what bad thing would happen to June next and I wasn’t disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault