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Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
tense
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
Fast, sharp, and intentionally grating—June is unlikeable from the first page. The novel works better as satire than story, skewering publishing’s vanity and the outrage economy of social media. It dragged at times, but it left me seriously thinking about logging off entirely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship