Athena Liu is a literary darling. Juniper Hayward is literally nobody. White lies When Athena dies in a freak accident, Juniper steals her unpublished manuscript and publishes it as her own under the ambiguous name June Song. Dark humour But as evidence threatens Juniper’s stolen success, she will discover exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves. Deadly consequences… What happens next is entirely everyone else’s fault.     Reviews ‘Propulsive’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Razor-sharp’ TIME ‘Blistering’ SCOTSMAN ‘I guarantee it will stay with you’ AFUA HIRSCH ‘Strikingly topical’ GUARDIAN ‘Scathing, spiky, and full of laugh-out-loud moments’ GLAMOUR ‘A rollicking good read’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘Sharp and funny’ PRIMA ‘Wickedly funny’ EVENING STANDARD ‘A firecracker of a book’ i PAPER ‘A riot’ PANDORA SYKES ‘Darkly hilarious’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Uncomfortable and addictive… a must-read’ INDEPENDENT ‘Tackles cancel culture and cultural appropriation with razor-sharp wit’ LOUISE O’NEILL ‘A clever, pacy tale’ SARA PASCOE 'Tense, modern… a brilliant exploration of the literary world' AISLING BEA ‘Darkly comic’ GQ ‘A wild ride’ STYLIST ‘A wicked little satire of publishing, racial politics and icky internet culture’ THE TIMES ‘Utterly diverting’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Unforgettable’ WOMAN & HOME ‘A spiky, snarky, shady, smart, sinister take on white privilege’ NIKKI MAY ‘Incisive and compelling… sweeps the reader up on a thrilling ride, but leaves us thinking about the questions raised for days’ JENNIFER SAINT ‘This acute, fast-paced thriller will have literary insiders nodding in recognition and outsiders gasping in shock’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘Not since Martin Amis’s The Information has the venality, self-regard and absurdity of the writing life been so gloriously skewered’ THE CRITIC ‘Once you start, you won’t be able to put it down’ HEAT ‘Well-observed and alarmingly convincing’ DAILY MAIL 'Remarkable and incendiary' WIZ WHARTON 'A dark, engrossing page-turner’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING   RECOMENDACIÓN FNAC Yellowface is a book that delves into the literary world with a critical and sharp look, exploring themes of identity, cultural appropriation, and the fight for recognition in a competitive environment. The author, R.F. Kuang, known for her The Poppy War trilogy, once again demonstrates her ability to weave narratives that not only entertain, but are also thought-provoking. In this novel, Kuang introduces us to June Hayward, a writer who, after the death of her friend and colleague Athena Liu, decides to publish Athena's unfinished manuscript under her own name, adopting an identity that does not suit her. belongs. Through this premise, the author immerses us in a plot that questions authenticity and ethics in the literary field, recalling in certain aspects works such as The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, where the line between creation and theft is blurred. dangerously. Kuang's narrative is characterized by her ability to capture the complexity of her characters and the power dynamics that surround them. The tension between ambition and morality is displayed masterfully, evoking the psychological intensity of authors such as Gillian Flynn in Gone Girl. However, Kuang brings a unique perspective in addressing issues of race and representation, themes that resonate especially strongly in the contemporary context. Kuang's style is incisive and insightful, making the reader question the characters' motivations and actions. The setting in the publishing world adds an additional layer of intrigue, offering an inside look at the struggles and rivalries that define this field. The work not only entertains, but also challenges the reader to consider the ethical implications of artistic creation and cultural appropriation. In short, Yellowface is a novel that combines an immersive plot with deep reflection on relevant and contemporary issues, consolidating R.F. Kuang as a significant voice in the literature of our time.