The Taking of Jake Livingston
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A Black teenager in 2019 Georgia discovers he can see and interact with ghosts, leading him to uncover a dark family secret.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic relationships and kissing are depicted.
There are violent encounters with ghosts and descriptions of past violence.
Moderate profanity is present in dialogue.
Some casual use of religious phrases might be present.
References to past trauma and difficult emotions are present.
Themes of mental health struggles and past trauma are explored.
The book contains significant horror elements and frightening scenes.
The presence of ghosts and spiritual entities is central.
The protagonist is gay, and his relationships are affirmed.
The worldview incorporates supernatural elements and personal struggle.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJake shows courage in confronting supernatural threats and his past.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the story.
Friendship and burgeoning romantic love are important themes.
Themes of self-discovery and confronting difficult truths are present.
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