Reviews

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

frostynettles's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

gracepizza40's review against another edition

4.0

Throughout this book I was between a 3.5 and a 5, so I'll give it a 4.25.
It was so authentic and vulnerable. There were so many connections between the different stories and there were many different plots all centering around two sisters. I can't believe Mary H.K. Choi wrote this (not in a bad way, in an "it was an amazing feat that she created this very honest, detailed and complicated story" way). I have to applaud her for that. Also, I liked that there were real Korean experiences and people!

Before Reading:
I've disliked both Permanent Record and Emergency Contact, so hopefully I'll like this one!

engene's review against another edition

5.0

this book literally peeled me like an apple i loved it so so much i could cry

kyt's review

emotional reflective

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

4.0

chronicallymel's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

edotas's review

dark funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

There were some things I took slight issue with in the first half or so - specifically that the dynamic between June and Jayne (and the plot generally) would really turn on a dime - but by the end I felt it made more sense. Maybe that’s just me being an only child. I thought the pacing was excellent, especially in the ways that certain things are revealed or confirmed. I wasn’t sure how much I’d like the book as I read but I felt like the last third (give or take) was really strong

caffeinatedpsycho's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

exceptionally beautiful. hits different if you have a sister.

obliviate's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 ⭐

mreadz's review against another edition

4.0

THIS book! It was so painful to read at times, but it was so authentic and well written. At certain points it was hard to read for me due to some of its content. I would recommend this book, but read the triggers first!!

readingtravesty2313's review against another edition

5.0

Also want to mention a trigger warning for EDs, cancer, sickness, slight mentions of suicidal thoughts and depression. It’s such a great story about children who go through the balance of their Korean roots and their American lives. 2 sister completely opposite lives come together to support one another while June is diagnosed with cancer. Both work to navigate through through lives and rekindle a relationship between the two of them. A wonderful tear jerking story with a touching ending