A review by written_word_warrior
Yolk, by Mary H.K. Choi
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a wonderfully well written novel which examines the issues of family and self expectations, abuse, neglect, self hate, eating disorders, and hod bad sexual experiences scar some people for life.
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cancer, Classism, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Vomit