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A review by melodys_library
Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi
4.0
Choi nailed Asian sisterhood and the overall Asian American immigrant family dynamics. I also appreciated even the smallest of details, showing instead of telling, that made the experience that much sweeter. (Example: “My fingernails bite small red smiles into my palms” vs. “I clenched my fists.”)
I dug her sarcasm amongst all the pain and suffering these characters went through. Despite the dark humor and quick wit, the content is HEAVY: Cancer, eating disorders, negative self-talk and body image. I was shocked when I remembered throughout my reading that this classifies as teen fiction. Although, the overall message of “be kind, and gentle and soft with yourself” is appropriate for readers of any age.
The only reason I can’t give this book 5 stars is because I devoured certain chapters, but I trudged through some, too.
I dug her sarcasm amongst all the pain and suffering these characters went through. Despite the dark humor and quick wit, the content is HEAVY: Cancer, eating disorders, negative self-talk and body image. I was shocked when I remembered throughout my reading that this classifies as teen fiction. Although, the overall message of “be kind, and gentle and soft with yourself” is appropriate for readers of any age.
The only reason I can’t give this book 5 stars is because I devoured certain chapters, but I trudged through some, too.