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

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I listened to the whole audiobook in one sitting. This book was gripping from start to finish, and elicited a wide range of emotions. Such a magnificent piece of work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Car accident, and Alcohol