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Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

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luckibuns's review against another edition

4.0

I absolutely loved this book. It felt like there was a little bit of myself reflected in both sisters, both in a way I loved and hated. This was the first book I've read that comes from a Korean American perspective, and the little details that Choi included from that felt so relatable, validating, and almost like fun little easter eggs (I kept internally yelling, "I AM a Korean American millennial!"). The details in each characters' different little quirks and habits made this such a rich story where no one felt one dimensional or "convenient".

stephaniejnl's review

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

lolmada's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5

rathami's review

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jamielynn3121's review

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

evecaraa's review

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

shelfexplanatory's review against another edition

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2.0

I get what this book was trying to do but it just wasn't for me. Probably would have DNFed it halfway through if I hadn't been listening to it on audio.

annuhfloor's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was just a rollercoaster of it being boring and crying because it is so good...

devosmarit_'s review against another edition

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4.0

Hartverscheurend en prachtig, gewoon een emotionele rollercoaster.
Zoek triggerwarnings op voor je het leest!!!

sydneyhenshaw's review against another edition

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5.0

I honestly had no idea what to expect from this book, I just saw recommendations and I’m so glad I decided to read it. Their story is truly intriguing and also taught me so much about Korean American culture. I appreciated the rawness and

genuinely couldn’t believe when her sister stole her identity, though I could at the same time. Thank you to the fucked up American health care system.

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