A review by katndrsn
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark 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

5.0

I can’t recall another book that is so uncomfortable, with a character so subtly but blatantly awful that you can’t look away from. 
I don’t want to say much more, but it’s my first 5* of the year with good reason - def worth the hype, a must read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Xenophobia, Death, and Racism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Suicide, and Death of parent

There is a scene of rape/sexual assault that features in the last quarter of the book. It is a necessary plot hook and doesn’t last too long but there is description of a drunken incident and recalling of events