Publisher: Bloodhound Books (2020) The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose is a cleverly structured psychological thriller that centers on secrets, betrayal, and the disintegration of… Read More »Book Review: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
“Yellowface” by Rebecca F. Kuang, published by William Morrow, HarperCollins in 2024, explores race, cultural appropriation, and power dynamics in publishing. The novel follows June Hayward, a white author who steals her Asian-American colleague Athena Liu’s manuscript. Its strengths include bold themes, complex characters, and a suspenseful tone, though it suffers from underdeveloped secondary characters and heavy-handed messaging. Overall, it provokes crucial conversations about identity and authenticity. Rating: ★★★★