In this week’s episode of The Fake Ass Book Club, the hosts welcome author, journalist, singer, and cultural critic, Kaila Yu, to discuss her brand-new memoir-in-essays, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. The conversation is equal parts funny, insightful, and timely, as Kaila unpacks her personal journey through the lens of identity, beauty standards, and the harmful stereotypes that shaped — and often constrained — her sense of self. With unflinching honesty and reflection, she shares what it means to reclaim your story in a world that insists on defining you. From laughter to hard truths, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of culture, resilience, and healing that listeners won’t want to miss.📚 Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty is available now wherever books are sold!
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.

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About the Author: Kaila Yu is a freelance writer for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Business Insider, Conde Nast Traveler and more. Formerly, she was a model and the lead singer for the all–Asian American female rock band Nylon Pink. Fetishized is her first book. You can find Kaila online @kailayu. https://kailayu.com
About the Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738645/fetishized-by-kaila-yu/
256 pages, Hardcover Published August 19, 2025 by Crown : Audio Book: Read by author:7 hours 57mins.
Kaila's book recommendation:
Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It

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