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whatchareadingheather 's review for:
The Taking of Jake Livingston
by Ryan Douglass
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a sparkling debut that is equal parts fun and anxiety inducing. The YA aspect of the book is VERY YA and might be a little off-putting for readers picking this up for the horror aspect, but I WILL say that Douglass's descriptive writing does an impeccable job with making you feel like you're in Jake's shoes as a teenage Medium that it's easy to read past the YA-ness of it. Hoping that Blumhouse gets their hands on this one for a future adaptation!
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Suicide, Mass/school shootings
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder