Yellowface

Yellowface is a satirical tapestry of dark humour and moral ambiguity, exploring ambition and the consequences that follow. Blurring the line between right and wrong, readers are compelled to question their own complicity. Brace yourself for a host of flawed characters and the devastating aftermath when dreams turn into chilling reality. This horrifying story of loneliness delves into the human psyche and the relentless pursuit of recognition in the unforgiving world of publishing.

My final thoughts? I'll give you three-ish words...

Caustic. Creepy AF. Contentious.

This read was an emotional journey for me and will definitely be a huge hit with book clubs. I can’t stress enough how much I love that the author is purposefully doing exactly what we all hate so much – writing about the experience of someone outside of prescribed cultural boundaries. Bravo.

Read my thread of rants here.

"Reading should be an enjoyable experience, not a chore."

I really liked it and gave it four stars.

A special thank you to the Society of Young Publishers for graciously providing this proof in a giveaway.

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