Rhona Bowie

Covid-19 caused the world to hit the pause button, entirely altering the daily lives of so many. Very few people were accustomed to the isolation provoked by the pandemic, but for those with health conditions, this isolation is their everyday reality. Throughout the ups and downs of chronic illnesses, reading remains a constant for many people, providing hundreds of different worlds to escape to, even if just for a few hours.

In just a few weeks, Yellowface created a storm in the publishing industry. There are several reasons for this stir: the plot, the protagonist, and its sharp commentary on our current society. (A fantastic recipe for any book.) Let’s begin with the plot. Yellowface follows June Hayward, a Yale graduate who has never reached the potential she believes is within her.