Taken by Edward Bloor is set in 2035, when kidnapping has become a common crime. Charity Meyers, a thirteen-year-old girl in the Highlands, Florida, lives with her father and ex-stepmother. Being extremely wealthy, Charity must live in a highly defended home to protect her from kidnappers and their well known 24 hour ransom process. However, when defense fails Charity finds herself strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance. She reminds herself to stay calm, but soon finds out that this kidnapping would not follow the normal pattern of business, and in fact, change her life forever.

I would (obviously) suggest this book to anyone who enjoys reading anything set in the future, and to people who like realistic fiction. Taken is a light read, but not something that is be easy to get through all at once. Personally, I found Charity to have a bland personality, and I couldn't imagine her in real life. Others, though, made up for her lack of character. Another main aspect of this book was the balance of wealth. If you're interested in the sides of rich and poor, this book would be an appropriate choice.