A review by emmhardt
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

You ever read a book that makes you feel so disgusting and furious you need a shower and a drink afterward? Props to Kuang for writing a character so utterly, perfectly unlikeable. Juniper has fleeting moments of goodness that are always undercut by a need for power, relevance, righteousness, and hatred. She can see nothing past the bleary vision of her determination to be awful. An absolutely perfect book.
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