Yellowface

In R.F. Kuang's engaging novel "Yellowface," bestselling author Juniper Song grapples with identity and deception after stealing the manuscript of her deceased friend and literary rival, Athena Liu. As June rebrands herself and claims Athena's work as her own, she faces the weight of her actions and the threat of exposure. With sharp humor and a keen exploration of themes like cultural appropriation and the alienation of social media, this compelling story delves into the lengths one will go to secure success in a competitive literary world.