I've read Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 4 times, and it's become one of my all-time favorite books. I'd love to read stuff with a similar vibe! Here's what I liked about it:
- unreliable, crazy bitch narrator who still seems like a real person – I liked that, as horrible a person as June is, she's not totally evil all the time, and has moments where you pity her, at least a little
- I also loved June's narrative voice; she's terrible, but she's very compelling and there's a lot of biting wit, alongside all the moments where she says something patently absurd as if it's totally normal
- fast-paced and lots of twists and turns
- the fact that there are no heroes and no one to root for, but there are people who are entertaining, so you just watch the trainwreck from a safe distance
- this is very specific but I loved that it's about the publishing industry and writing world
Thank you!!
by thesusiephone