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Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

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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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kat_withthebooks09's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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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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mengzhenreads'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

5.0

jesus christ what do you do when a book just reaches into your heart and stomps on it like i knew this book was going to be sad but it really just decided to not hold back anything and cause me so much pain. absolutely raw, authentic, and painful, this book was excruciatingly gorgeous. i really can't explain all the feelings i have finishing this because there is just so much to unpack wow.

i'll finish this review when i stop crying.
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onemorepagecrew's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi is an excellent choice for readers who love character-driven novels that center estranged sibling relationships.  The plot is the supporting character in this one and the main story is told through the relationship between sisters Jayne and June. 
 
The sisters are three years apart in age and even though they both moved from Seoul to New York City together, they are estranged and live different lives.  They are reunited by circumstance when June is diagnosed with cancer, and they begin to lean on each other.  
 
I loved the everyday-ness of the storyline and the way that the sisters couldn’t mask their true selves from each other.  It showed through tiny moments that no matter what different paths you take as adults, your shared experiences early in life remain part of who you are.  
 
I’d recommend this book for those who enjoy a slower-paced literary story that doesn’t rush for plot advancement.  It’s thick with sibling dynamics and peppers in events around them.  Both sisters are working through health challenges and they have family trauma as well, so be sure to check the content warnings before picking this up. 

Content warnings: Cancer, Disordered eating (graphic), Body shaming, Medical content, Grief, Abandonment, Child death, Sexual content (mild) 
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angela_iseli's review

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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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bubaubz's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense

4.0

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readwithserena's review against another edition

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emotional 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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stephslibraryy's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

I really related to this book in more ways than one. Saw a good reads review say it was “raw, authentic, painful and honest” which I 100% agree with. Please go in with an open mind and soft heart.  
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