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

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Do not let the cover fool you, this is not a lighthearted spooky romp. Jake Livingston lives as a gay black teenager in a predominantly white school, which is hard enough. He is also being chased by the ghost of a school shooter who wants to take over Jake's body to continue his nasty deeds. Serious content warnings are needed for the violence and sexual violence covered by this book. Having said that, it is a solid read and the characters are compelling. Just be prepared for a darker story than the cover indicates.
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