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amjt_ 's review for:
Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
medium-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
this is my first book i've finished since getting back into reading, and WOW. i was not expecting that twist at all. truly i kept reading just to see how much more i could hate the characters in this book. it just barely missed 4 stars for me because it didn't keep me hooked the entire time. i took a large break in the middle of the book because at some point, i just couldn't stand seeing the main character somehow slither her way into another narrative win for herself. this book is a perfect embodiment of that meme "the whites are at it again!". loved kuang's writing throughout and will definitely read her other works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Cultural appropriation, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail