And Jayne becomes the only one who can help her. Junes three years older, a classic first-born, know-it-all narc with a problematic finance job and an equally soulless apartment (according to Jayne). Once thick as thieves, these sisters who moved from Seoul to San Antonio to New York together now don’t want anything to do with each other. Choi Jayne and June Baek are nothing alike. Jayne is an emotionally stunted, self-obsessed basket case who lives in squalor, has egregious taste in men, and needs to get to class and stop wasting Mom and Dad’s money (if you ask June).

June’s three years older, a classic first-born, know-it-all narc with a problematic finance job and an equally soulless apartment (according to Jayne).

Choi comes a funny and emotional story about two estranged sisters and how far they’ll go to save one of their lives-even if it means swapping identities. Choi.“Sneaks up on you with its insight and poignancy.” - Entertainment Weeklyįrom New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Every reader will be able to glean something from this novel.Ĭlick here to check out Yolk by Mary H.K. I truly think every reader would be able to relate to some aspect of one of the sisters. Jayne and June are both so unlikeable yet realistic and loveable it was so hard to hate them because I see so much of myself in each of the sisters. I can't even begin to describe how much I love this book. From the discussions of western beauty standards to the effects of terminal cancer, this novel managed to hit so many crucial topics. This book wasn't an easy read by any count it took me almost two months to fully get through. Yolk Trade Paperback PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. Unable to cope with the reality of her diagnosis, she turns to her estranged sister.Ĭhoi crafts a raw, powerful novel of yearning, love, and grief. Until she isn't. Jayne is diagnosed with uterine cancer, and her entire life falls apart. Jayne is barely getting by she is trapped with her boyfriend, stuck with a horrific relationship with food and her body, and cemented in life-long comparisons with her sister.

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