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This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with Yellowface fans.
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The best books like Yellowface are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 4The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 5Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 6Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 7The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0
- 8The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden4.4
- 9The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 10The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
When white author June steals her deceased Asian roommate's manuscript and publishes it as her own, she must navigate the dangerous waters of literary fame built on deception
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Yellowface
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Yellowface?
The most similar books to Yellowface are The Housemaid, Want to Know a Secret, You Love Me.
What should I read after Yellowface?
After finishing Yellowface, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by R.F. Kuang, such as The Dragon Republic.
Who writes books like R.F. Kuang?
Authors similar to R.F. Kuang include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Yellowface?
Yellowface is a Thriller novel by R.F. Kuang, published in 2023. It features elements of Cultural Appropriation, Publishing Industry, Social Media.
How long is Yellowface?
Yellowface is 319 pages long.
About Yellowface
When white author June steals her deceased Asian roommate's manuscript and publishes it as her own, she must navigate the dangerous waters of literary fame built on deception. This razor-sharp satire dissects the publishing industry's diversity issues, social media culture, and the psychology of cultural appropriation with unflinching honesty. Kuang delivers a provocative and timely examination of privilege, identity, and authenticity in modern publishing that sparked widespread discussion and debate. Essential reading for those interested in contemporary literary fiction that tackles controversial topics with intelligence, dark humor, and uncomfortable truths about the creative industry.