Review by k8lynn - Yellowface

k8lynn 's review for:

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i loved this book and simultaneously hated every single thing Juniper did. she was a cery unlikeable character and i did not sympathize with her morivations whatsoever. it was challenging to read the POV of a "villain" doing something so ethically wrong, and i really wanted to see her get what she had coming to her, but certain people always seem to get off scotch-free. i really enjoyed how this was written, i especially enjoyed the audiobook form, and i felt engaged right off the bat from the first chapter/athena's death scene. this a great read, especially for those who hate plaigarists and people who try to be someone they're not because it challenges you to see from the other side. the ending didn't fall flat for me; if anything it just showed how Juniper will not stop her toxic ways.

also, reverse racism is totally not a thing.

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