Yellowface

Yellowface is a sharp, darkly humorous literary thriller that probes ambition, identity, and the slippery lines of authorship. After her friend and rival Athena Liu dies, June Hayward steals Athena’s unpublished manuscript, edits it, and publishes it under a pseudonymous name — sparking social media fervor, moral tension, and backlash as the truth claws its way back.

What this book covers

• The consequences of plagiarism, impersonation, and fame in publishing
• Complex questions of race, voice, and representation in modern literature
• The public and private fallout of theft and deception
• A gripping exploration of how identity is constructed under pressure

Who it’s for

• Fans of literary thrillers, contemporary satire, and sharp social commentary
• Readers interested in publishing, identity, and the cost of ambition