A review by cherryblossom7098
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Could not put this book down! Such a damning exploration of the publishing industry and white entitlement. Absolutely loved Kuang’s portrayal of June: she’s so hatable, and yet, I found myself basking in the feeling of literary stardom alongside her. I felt complicit in her crimes, reading her POV, yet the repulsiveness of her actions was never once lost on me. I’ve read halfway through The Poppy War and have loved it so far, but it’s so rich with the author’s research and the depth of her fantasy world that I find it takes a lot of mind-power to get through. YELLOWFACE, however, was written in a style that was much easier and more addictive to consume. It’s the first book in ages that I’ve finished in less than 3 days. Highly recommend! 
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