How is it possible to enjoy a book SO much whilst simultaneously despising the protagonist? 

I’m not sure I’ve enjoyed disliking someone as much as June. She is relentlessly self-centred and her ability to convince even herself that she has done no wrong was unbelievable. But there was something absolutely addictive about this book - I couldn’t put it down! 

Kuang doesn’t hold back with insights into how the world of publishing works and the influence of social media and blogging communities. There is a huge amount of discussion that is triggered from this book and I don’t doubt it will be talked about for years to come - an exceptionally clever novel! 

Thank you to Borough Press, R F Kuang and NetGalley for my early review copy in exchange of a fair and honest (late) review.