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by Mary H.K. Choi

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Is this YA or adult fiction?
sam It read like an adult book to me but I know the publisher (and Ingram) say YA.
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I read Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi, and absolutely hated it. I couldn't stand the 'teen speak' and the pop culture references. I also really disliked the characters and some of the stuff that happened in that book. Is this worth a read, or does it have the same quality to it that Emergency Contact had?
Daria In my opinion Yolk is very different to Emergency Contact. It covers similar but different themes. The two main characters are two sisters, rather tha…moreIn my opinion Yolk is very different to Emergency Contact. It covers similar but different themes. The two main characters are two sisters, rather than each other's love interests, and so it's more about familial relationships, rather than romantic ones. I did like Emergency Contact, but I think Yolk is a better book and more mature, so it's definitely worth the read - even if you didn't like Emergency Contact. In terms of the teen speak and pop culture references, I can't remember what they were like in Emergency Contact, but I don't think this is an issue in Yolk.(less)
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Hey! I was wondering about the title of this book. Yolk. I sthere a reason for it? Because the blurb doesnt suggest so.
Lisa Absolutely. "Yolk" could reference several aspects of the book. While literal egg yolks are referenced, they seem to be symbolic for the themes surrou…moreAbsolutely. "Yolk" could reference several aspects of the book. While literal egg yolks are referenced, they seem to be symbolic for the themes surrounding family of origin and identity. (less)
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is this book too depressing?
Caitlin I think this book might be a little bit sad at times in terms of comparing yourself and wishing things were different. Ultimately, I would say it’s no…moreI think this book might be a little bit sad at times in terms of comparing yourself and wishing things were different. Ultimately, I would say it’s not too depressing, the book focuses far more on healing in both mentality and family.(less)
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Hi I know the answer to this will be a spoiler but do either of the sisters die in the book? Just need to know before I read it to mentally prepare
Jasmine
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