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Genres:
Fiction, Middle Grade/Young Adult, Contemporary
Rating: 4 stars
Mature Content:
1 (some mature references)
Age Range: 12+
Interest level: 12-16
Background Knowledge: A high schooler, Mauve, is the daughter of an actress and a circus clown, so, obviously she always wants attention. This short, sweet, and hilarious novella is one about figuring out yourself, your identity, and your true personality.
Review: First of all, I want to thank the wonderful author of this book, Destiny Henderson, for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This book was a super fun read. All the characters were spunky, likable, and enthusiastic. They really give off a positive vibe that rubs off on the readers. Yolk's on Me left me with a smile on my face, and I think it ended very well. Although it was a little bit shorter than I'm used to, and I wanted it to go on for a little longer, it ended at the perfect time in the perfect way. I love how the aspect of finding your identity as a teen was explored and portrayed. Sometimes we get so caught up in what we think others want us to be or the expectations that are set upon us, that we forget who we are, and that we're going to change the world in our own unique way.
Things I Loved:
-All the characters have an optimistic personality, that rubs off on you and makes you smile.
-It was short and sweet, and it didn't take long to read.
-That finding your personality and identity as a teen is portrayed in a realistic and relatable way.
Things I Didn't Love:
-I'm not used to reading books this short, so it may have been nice if it could have been a little longer. Although, with the writing style, the ending worked perfectly with the book.
In Conclusion:
I'm really glad I was able to read Yolk's on Me. It gave me a nostalgic feel of back in the day when I was younger, reading books like Heidi Heckelback and The Critter Club, except this was written for an older audience (MG/YA). So revisit your past, and pick up Yolk's on Me, you'll love it!
Recommended?:
Are you looking for a short and funny read, that will inspire you to be yourself? Then yes!
Thank you, Violet for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to read the story and give your thoughts. ❤️ Hope your day is lovely