A review by sofiasali
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

i liked this book but i probably wouldn’t read it again, it needs more background information especially in the beginning

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Blood, Bullying, Hate crime, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Incest, Racism, Car accident, and Classism