Yellowface

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang follows June Hayward, an aspiring author who steals the manuscript of her deceased friend, Athena Liu, a rising literary star. After Athena’s accidental death, June rebrands herself as Juniper Song, an ambiguously ethnic author, and claims Athena’s novel as her own. As the book skyrockets to success, June must confront the consequences of her deceit. With sharp humor and dark themes, Yellowface explores cultural appropriation, racism, and the lengths people will go to for success.