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

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Sawyer as a character is conflicting, but I liked the way this book set up the characters, powers, and world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury