A review by readingwithkelsey
Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

4.25

As usual, I enjoyed another book by Choi. She just has a way with characters that I really appreciate. They are extremely flawed and, while it might be a bit jarring at first, I think they are extremely realistic. I always relate to her characters in a really meaningful way. Another element I love about Choi's novels is her family relationships. In this one in particular, I really appreciated the relationship between the sisters. It is something I always love in books, and this book was no exception. Jayne and June have a very real sibling relationship. It can be slightly tough to read (particularly because June is struggling with cancer and Jayne is struggling with an eating disorder). The sisters have their own personal issues, but the way that they are there for one another and their problems really hit a spot for me. I also really enjoyed the side relationship in the novel, I think it was handled pretty maturely and added to Jayne's character overall instead of weighing her down. The plot is a very simple slice of life tale as the two sisters navigate their strained relationship and their own issues, but Choi continues to impress me with every book I read.
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