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

challenging emotional funny hopeful tense slow-paced
  • 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

4.0

Incredibly immersive - the world building was visceral. The flaws of the main character are the entire point of the book which can be painful at times. Deals with heavy subject matter, but there are moments of levity -  I laughed out loud at the witty one liners. Some plot lines felt clumsy which knocks down a star but overall beautiful writing to illustrate complicated family dynamics and Korean-American women coming of age.
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