A review by camillesim
Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
I loved this book. Choi takes such care in writing about the very sensitive topics covered in this book, even including a content warning at the beginning.
The characters felt so real and multidimensional. I feel like they’ll stick with me for a long time.
The characters felt so real and multidimensional. I feel like they’ll stick with me for a long time.
Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Moderate: Blood, Infertility, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Mental illness