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

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

4.25

TW : eating disorders, child death, illness, alcohol, bullying, racism, and abuse.

This is my first time reading anything by Choi and i ejoying it so far. it's reminded me of my little sister (as the older sibling, why am i literally june :' ) and it reminded me of feeling lost in my twenties. Yolk is a story about sisterhood, a messy, distant kind of relationship that-when you peel back the layers (and there are many)-is ultimately full of love.

Though not as easy read & despite not really liking Jayne's romance story line (I actully could have done without it & just read about her and June), the authenticity & realitability of the sibling relationship outweighed any cons.