clown_the_basking_shark 's review for:

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

4.25

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

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Heartbreaking. Who allowed this? I don't usually read realistic fiction but this was an exception. I've lost two people to cancer and this hit close to home, specifically with the reaction of Jayne. Feeling helpless no matter how much you want to help.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Drug use, Eating disorder, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent

Minor: Bullying