Yellowface

Name: Yellowface
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK
“Hard to put down, harder to forget.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author
White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.
Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks.
So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.
But June can’t get away from Athena’s shadow, and emerging evidence threatens to bring June’s (stolen) success down around her. As June races to protect her secret, she discovers exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.
With its totally immersive first-person voice, Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. R.F. Kuang’s novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.

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Yellowface Book Description

Yellowface is a fast‑paced, darkly funny novel available at Kalimat Bookstore Online. The story follows June Hayward, a struggling writer who seizes a chance to become a bestseller by stealing the manuscript of her deceased friend, Athena Liu. June rewrites the work, adopts the ambiguous Asian‑American persona “Juniper Song,” and watches her new novel skyrocket to the New York Times bestseller list. Meanwhile, the truth threatens to surface, pulling June into a web of lies, guilt, and cultural controversy.

Key Features of Yellowface

June Hayward is literally nobody, but she dreams of literary fame. When she witnesses Athena’s tragic accident, she impulsively grabs Athena’s unfinished novel about Chinese laborers in World War I. June edits the manuscript, submits it as her own, and lets her publisher market her under a new, ethnically ambiguous identity. This daring gamble raises urgent questions about authenticity, appropriation, and the price of success.

The novel delivers sharp social commentary wrapped in witty, first‑person narration. Readers will encounter white lies, dark humor, and deadly consequences as June fights to keep her secret. Throughout the story, Kuang explores themes of diversity, racism, and the isolating impact of social media, making the book both timely and thought‑provoking.

In addition to a gripping plot, Yellowface offers a meta‑literary look at the publishing world. Fans of satire and cultural critique will appreciate the clever twist on authorial identity and the moral dilemmas that drive the narrative. Moreover, the book’s brisk pacing ensures it is hard to put down, a point praised by Stephen King and highlighted by Reese’s Book Club.

Why Read This Book?

Readers will enjoy a story that feels both fresh and relevant. The novel’s immersive voice pulls you into June’s conflicted mind, allowing you to feel every fear and triumph. Because the plot tackles real‑world issues, many readers find themselves reflecting on their own assumptions about race and creativity.

Additionally, Yellowface provides an entertaining glimpse into the cutthroat nature of literary fame. The book’s humor balances the heavier themes, making it a compelling page‑turner for a wide audience. Therefore, it appeals to anyone who loves a good mystery, sharp satire, or a conversation about cultural appropriation.

About This Book

Yellowface is an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. R. F. Kuang, the author of Babel, delivers a razor‑sharp, readable novel that has captured the attention of critics and readers alike. For more details about the book and its author, visit the Goodreads page. Explore other top English titles in our store through the English Books section.