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Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

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valentina_legge's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

I almost abandoned it because of the cancer theme, but I was pleased to see that it was tackled pretty well.

Beautiful, subtle depiction of family dynamics. 

Loved her writing in her previous novels, but it was especially precise in this one.
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ale__b23's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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leannanecdote's review against another edition

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

4.0

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gigireadswithkiki's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • 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

4.75

This book was DEVASTATING and I loved every single page! Mary H. K. Choi's writing is ethereal, expertly weaving backstory within the frame of the immersive current timeline. The story was engaging and emotional, filling readers with pity and sympathy for the main character. Jayne was the absolute WORST, BUT her character growth and personal development were unparalleled, showing a troubled teen girl that I cannot help but empathize with. This book will stay with me for a while, and I encourage curious readers to pick it up after checking out content warnings! 
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katievh's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • 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

4.25

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thevietvegan's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

Honestly I think don’t remember what it was that inspired me to add this to my TBR but this book was gutwrenching and so hard in so many ways but so beautiful and familiar in many. It’s also written so beautifully and shares such concisely perfect moments that I can picture or feel so clearly. I love when an author is able to so this.

It had a few traditional romance novel tropes but it surprised me in so many ways. At first it was really hard to read Jayne’s thoughts and perspectives. I thought, wow, is this what its like to hate yourself so much? Seeing how jayne steels herself from being hurt and how she throws herself into shit situations was really hard to read. My heart hurt for her. 

The dynamic of June and Jayne was so clear and vivid and truthful of so many sibling relationships.

I wanted to hate Patrick but I liked him. I liked who P and J were for each other. I wanted something good for her with him and I am really glad he wasn’t the catalyst for her to change. I’m so thankful it was her and her sister and her own desire for change and not a love interest.
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joice_'s review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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km4's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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lostpaperbacks's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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

4.0

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maeve_sharko's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

I loved this book huge recommend to anyone who’s ever felt deep cutting insecurities. trigger warnings for detailed descriptions of ed’s, however if you’ve ever been through an ed this book could help you as it did me. this is a must read if you are up for it
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