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A review by thespinystacks
Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
This is a story of an incredibly complicated relationship of two sisters.
Some complications are decades old, some are implicit, and others brand new.
Jayne and June are both flawed, but they’re human, and they both have a lot the reader can relate to. I love the way each character was written, I had strong pictures of them both in my mind and how I would fit into their lives.
There’s definitely a triggering relationship between Jayne and food, and I’m thankful to the Author for revealing that before the book had started, to give people time to protect themselves if necessary.
I love how complicated the sisters are, and I will never forget them.
Some complications are decades old, some are implicit, and others brand new.
Jayne and June are both flawed, but they’re human, and they both have a lot the reader can relate to. I love the way each character was written, I had strong pictures of them both in my mind and how I would fit into their lives.
There’s definitely a triggering relationship between Jayne and food, and I’m thankful to the Author for revealing that before the book had started, to give people time to protect themselves if necessary.
I love how complicated the sisters are, and I will never forget them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Sexual content, Racism, and Racial slurs