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b_readsalot 's review for:
The Taking of Jake Livingston
by Ryan Douglass
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Started off spooky season early with this read and in terms of spookiness, it did not disappoint. It was certainly one of the darker YA novels I've read in a while - due to the subject matter and the very visual descriptions Douglass conjures up for the reader. The characters are pretty solid, the plot draws you in, and I loved the diversity.
If you're feeling up for a moody, non-conventional possession story that has a lot of heart and emotions, this is the book for you.
P.S. If you do plan on reading it, I would check out the content warnings beforehand, just in case!
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
Minor: Child abuse