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michaelion's review against another edition
- 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
I hate contemporary references in books with a passion but this one isn't that bad.
My only issue is Jayne is constantly said to be an emotional character but reading through I can barely get a sense of her thought process. She does things / takes actions at random,
I guess my other issue is misused AAVE. But also... Asian American? From Texas? New York transplants? Color me shocked.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Dysphoria, Self harm, Vomit, Abandonment, Blood, Addiction, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Classism, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Racism, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Fatphobia, Infertility, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia
Minor: Racial slurs and Stalking
aishallnot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Cancer, Dysphoria, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
seoulatte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Eating disorder, Dysphoria, and Vomit
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual harassment, Death, Child death, Blood, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Bullying, and Alcoholism
knit_the_resistance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Cancer, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Dysphoria, and Bullying
yourpervertedneighbor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have to admit that I really enjoyed reading Yolk. Although I found some of the storytelling and characters to be a bit pretentious and unlikeable, the overall story was very engaging and kept me hooked until the end.
The story is told in a way that keeps you engaged from beginning to end, even if you're not a big fan of the characters. The book explores a range of complex issues, from sisterhood to mental health, and the author handles each one with sensitivity and insight.
While I can see how some readers may not connect with the characters, I found myself invested in their stories and rooting for them throughout the book. I think that Yolk is a great read for anyone who enjoys contemporary fiction with a touch of humor and heart.
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Body shaming, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Infertility, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
halfblood13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, Body shaming, Cursing, and Medical content
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
I do wish it wasn't open ended as it was. And I hope we get some insight to what happened to the characters after the surgery, I want to know more about their lives.
Graphic: Cancer, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Blood and Bullying
Minor: Abandonment
navayiota's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Child death, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Rape, and Sexism
Minor: Alcoholism and Infertility
purpleblueraiin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Vomit, Body horror, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, and Sexual content
annuich's review against another edition
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship