Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at a book that is around an interesting topic…

Yellowface (2024)

R.F Kuang

Synopsis

Athena Liu is a literary darling.
June Hayward is literally nobody.

But when June just happens to witness Athena die in a freak accident, she realises now is her chance to find fame.

So what if that means stealing her friend’s work?
So what if that means creating a new, racially ambiguous identity?
So what if a social media scandal is about to blow her cover?

As her lies mount up and threaten her stolen success, how far will June go to keep what she thinks she deserves…

This is one hell of a story. It’s just not hers to tell

– from Waterstones website

Positive Points

This is a really interesting read and initially is a real page turner, there is so much information to take in and that is what keeps you engaged. It delves into a lot of issues revolving around culture, white privilege and much more. It has a lot of areas of the book that make you really have a think about the society that we live in.

Negative Points

At some points of the book it felt liked it dragged, initially it was a really engaging book but in the middle it goes a little but repetitive and that is when it can be hard to continue reading.

Overall Review

Overall, it is an interesting read and leaves you thinking seriously about topics about society. It is a book that I would recommend reading as it is a really interesting concept but it can be hard to pull through the middle bit when it drops in energy.

Rating : *** 3 Stars

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