A review by cemsreadingcorner
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

5.0

June, the main character in this book, was horrible. In fact, most of the characters in this book were horrible. I usually DNF books with terrible characters, but this one was enjoyable because June’s awful behavior was acknowledged by people in the book. She got a lot of hate on Twitter for what she did. What also made this book enjoyable was the fact that I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. The story was intriguing. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Even after reading the story, I still don’t know if June was a villain, or was right for what she did. She’s an unreliable character, but her friend wasn’t that great of a person either. So, did she deserve what June did to her? Did she have it coming? I recommend this book to anyone who wants a page-turner that will thrill you. Because even though it is not a thriller, it’s suspenseful. Keeps you at the edge of your seat. I’m excited to read more books from this author. I definitely want to read the second book in this series if she writes one. 👍🏼👍🏼

Friday, November 24, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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