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The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
Minor: Child abuse
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4.75
Harrowing, disturbing, and utterly sad. It's hard to believe what the author went through was true. So worth the read.
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5.0
Absolutely loved it. For its humor and it's heart. It was just a fun read that makes you think a lot about your own life and the crazy things you could (and maybe should) be getting yourself into.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
5.0
That’s gotta go high up there on my list of great books. It’s hard not to picture everything the author writes, to not get pulled in and invested in these characters.