Jayne is a mess, there’s no denying that. This book touches on so many things that just cut so deep. They weren’t very close to begin with, but Jayne finds herself living with June and being her support system. Struggling through fashion school, and life in general, Jayne is forced to deal with reality when her sister, June, is diagnosed with uterine cancer. She has a history of disordered eating, and self destructive behavior with men and with herself. This book follows Jayne, a Korean-American living in New York, as she navigates emerging adulthood. I also absolutely loved the beautifully unique cover. Omg, this book! I picked it up because it was on RO Kwons list of 43 books by women of color in 2020. I need a nap.Īlso shout out to the full page of Gilmore Girls opinions that the girls have. Mary HK Choi has gone and obliterated my heart again. If that isn't what a true sibling relationship is, I don't know what is. As Jayne notes in the last few chapters, even when June hates her, she loves her the most. At the end of the day though, the most iconic dynamic is June and Jayne. I ate those chapters up even as they made me cry so much that I couldn't see properly.
I thought that the in depth exploration of the family dynamics between each of the girls and their parents was so good. Living in Jayne's head made me feel sick, sad, and then finally relieved. When you read this, it feels like reading every ugly and beautiful thought that a real early 20's girl would have. This story is less plot driven than it is character driven, but honestly, I think that's what makes it so personal. June has just found out that she has cancer and Jayne has had an eating disorder for years, additionally, she is a bit lost in her early adulthood while she views her older sister as so much better than she is. This book is about two estranged Korean American sisters who are brought together by painful circumstances. Content warning: cancer, eating disorder.
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