'Yellowface' by R. F. Kuang presents a twisted satire set against the backdrop of the publishing industry, revealing the dark side of ambition and the dangerous allure of cultural appropriation. When June Hayward witnesses the accidental death of her peer, Athena Liu, a talented writer celebrated for her stories rich in Asian American heritage, June makes a fateful decision. She assumes Athena's identity, along with her unpublished manuscript on forgotten Chinese laborers in WWI. Repackaged as 'Juniper Song,' June's workaround to literary success soon spirals into a deceitful web, as she grapples with the ethical ramifications of her actions and the ever-looming threat of being exposed. In a story that moves from deadpan humor to chilling suspense, Kuang dissects the implications of diversity, racism, and identity theft, crafting a narrative that lingers with its immersive voice and piercing cultural commentary.