I’ve never read RF Kuang before, although I know so many have loved Babel, fantasy is not a genre I tend to read often. I’d heard so many rave reviews about Yellowface however, and with it being a deep dive into publishing, it was one I was drawn to.

Following the shock death of frenemy and successful novelist, Athena Liu, struggling author June Hayward, steals her manuscript publishing it herself under the name, Juniper Song.

Filled with unlikeable, morally deficient characters it was a completely enthralling listen. It explores racism in publishing, and society at large. The impact of social media and cancel culture. The idea of power, money and ‘spin’. It’s wonderfully compelling and thought provoking with plenty of bite. I loved it!