YOLK

From New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi comes Yolk, a poignant and unflinchingly honest novel about the complexities of sisterhood, identity, and self-acceptance.

Meet Jayne and June Baek:

✔ Estranged sisters with nothing in common—June is a high-achieving finance worker, while Jayne is a struggling fashion student

✔ Forced back together when June is diagnosed with cancer, and Jayne becomes her unlikely caretaker

✔ Confronting buried secrets about family, immigration, and their Korean-American upbringing

Set against the gritty backdrop of New York City, Yolk explores the messy, painful, and sometimes hilarious bond between sisters. Choi’s razor-sharp prose cuts deep into themes of body image, mental health, and the immigrant experience, making this a standout for readers of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 and The Leavers.

Why you’ll love it:

💔 Emotionally brutal yet tender—Choi doesn’t shy away from hard truths

🍳 Food metaphors that hit hard (yes, the title matters)

👯 A love letter to complicated sisters—no sugarcoating, just realness

If you’ve ever felt like the ‘screw-up’ sibling or struggled to belong, Yolk will crack you open—and stitch you back together.