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

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Yolk is raw, emotional, genuine, and so painfully real. It’s a messy coming of age story about two estranged sisters living vastly different lives in New York City. One sister runs head on into a successful career while the other runs as fast and as far from her problems. How long can they avoid each other in big, busy New York City? Not long enough. 

June’s cancer diagnosis trumps Jayne’s dead-beat boyfriends, inability to attend class, and NYC-closet apartment. Sister relationships ebb and flow, sometimes you loathe them. Other times you put up with them because you have to. 

Choi has an amazing way with words making you feel like you’re listening to a personal soundtrack of NYC. Yolk hit the nail on the head with a nostalgia that felt like visiting somewhere so familiar. It feels comfortable and uncomfortable simultaneously. 

Also, this book cover is just perfect. *chefs kiss*

TW: eating disorders, dysmorphia, cancer, female fertility, talk of child loss, mental illness.
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