My first five star read in awhile. Definitely what I needed to get me out of my slump. The audio book is the best way to read this as is reads like a podcast and was such a great read. I loved the character development and the plot is so fast paced and well developed. Devoured the book in two days and can't wait to read more from Courtney Summers

This is another of the books where I was late to the party. I am glad I waited, because I was able to get a copy of the audiobook and I really enjoyed it. This was a sad story. Sadie, now 19, is on the hunt. She is looking for her mother's ex-boyfriend. He is a pedophile and Sadie was abused by him when she was young. She finds out that her 13 year old sister has gone off with him to find her mother. When Mattie's body is found, Sadie is sure that he is responsible. As soon as she is old enough, and has the means, she leaves and is on the hunt.

The story is told from Sadie's POV, but also from the POV of West McCray, a radio personality who is hired by Sadie's grandmother when she is missing. West and his producer decide to do a podcast about the mystery. Is Sadie dead? Did she find out what happened to Mattie? The clues are there and West is finally able to put everything together. Sadie does a rather amazing job of tracking down Keith. I was quite impressed with the skills this young lady possessed. She was not only alone in her quest, but she had some social issues stemming from the fact that she stutters and has been teased most of her life. The characters that she meets along the way were often helpful, although they didn't know they were helping. Some put up roadblocks because they weren't sure what to believe or what Sadie was after. This was a well-written story with some great, well-developed characters. I was hooked by this story and listened to it whenever I had the chance. I definitely recommend this one to anyone who likes a mystery, a realistic story as well. There is some discussion of child abuse, but it is not graphic.

Absolutely loved Sadie and the unique way it was written. The relationships between the characters were unbelievably realistic. The story sucked me in and I was glued to it until the very end. Highly rec!!

I really liked the podcast format of this book, but it took me a while to get interested in the Sadie chapters. It was a quick read that was interesting, but I wasn't as into it as I expected. The ending also wasn't my favorite.

This was not my cup of tea, but due to the popularity, I know it's just that I'm not the right demographic. I like how it's such a unique and relevant format. Podcasts are so popular right now, especially true crime, so it makes sense to make a YA mystery novel be one. I wish there were a little more closure at the end.

This novel is a gut punch in so many ways, but also a beautiful story of devotion. Sadie's life & experiences will break your heart, but you have to respect her stubborn resilience as she searches for her sister's killer. Her love for Mattie is nearly all-consuming, but the reader can't help but root for Sadie to find the answers she so deeply needs.

Nineteen year-old Sadie Hunter made it her life's purpose to care for her thirteen year-old sister Mattie Southern. She raised Mattie on her own because she knew that her mother, who was addicted to drugs, could not. After Mattie was murdered, Sadie was determined to locate the man she knew was responsible and get revenge.

The book was told through Sadie's first person point-of-view as she journeys to find her sister's killer and through the transcript of The Girls, a serialized investigative journalism podcast which sought to find Sadie and discover the truth about her disappearance.

This was a hard book to read and rate. It was dark, gritty, and unsettling. It did not shy away from tackling difficult topics, such as pedophilia, child sexual abuse, and parental neglect. My high rating is definitely not from my actual enjoyment of the book, but because I appreciated how it was well-written and had multi-dimensional characters, particularly Sadie.

THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD.

I absolutely adored the heck out of the dark and twisty book.

The formar of it was my absolute favourite aspect. Told through a podcast format, it really added depth to the book in an altwenate way. The audiobook is even better!

I thought Sadie was a fantsstic protagonist and the hunt for her sister really takes a toll on her, so much so, she might not end up liking what she finds.

Summers' writing is fantastic and creepy and this plot is super unique.

I will definately be reading more by her

Like every Courtney Summers' book, this one takes a difficult story and tells it beautifully. Some sections are hard to read because they're so raw and real, but the story she's telling is so incredibly important for everyone to hear. If you have daughters, teach young woman, frequently interact with young woman, or if you are a teenage girl, then I highly recommend checking out this book.

Absolutely perfect for this moment in culture. Smartly appeals to true-crime lovers while exploring and exposing the more questionable tendencies of the genre. Summers knocks it out of the park, as usual.

Another amazing book written by Courtney Summers! <3

“Sadie” is a thriller told from the POV of the main character and also as a podcast. It’s a story about the murder of a teenage girl and the revenge of her sister, a story about child abuse and pedophilia, a story so real it hurts, but without any doubt a must read.

The hype around Sadie is absolutely earned. This book was incredibly dark, and hard to read at times, but it was such a fantastic read. The podcast element was such a unique thing to have within the book and I really enjoyed having that in there. I also listened to the audiobook based on several recommendations and it definitely heightened my reading experience! I would advise that readers check the trigger warnings for this book but would absolutely recommend this. The story and the writing were incredible and I'm so ready to read it all over again!

This was a very powerful book, but I sadly found the ending severely lacking. So I’m being generous in giving this two stars.

The writing in this book was stellar. The chapters alternate between Sadie’s first person POV and transcripts for West’s podcast. The story was well thought out and you really felt pulled into the words. I felt completely captivated by the story; so much so that when I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. I honestly had started thinking it was going to be a favourite read of the year. I spent 90% of the book certain it was going to be a 5 Star read.

But sadly, the ending ruined the book for me. I won’t say why because of spoilers, but it actually has left me feeling that reading this book was a massive waste of time. A part of me thinks giving it 2 stars seems a little too harsh considering how captivating the majority of the book was, but I can’t stop this feeling.

Summers writing style is unique and effective. She is a gifted and talented story teller who can draw you in effortlessly, and make you feel like you’re living these moments right alongside her characters.
I just didn’t care for the ending. At all.

Definitely 5 stars. One of my top books of the year. I really enjoyed the two time lines and the difference between Sadie's POV vs the podcast investigator's. This is definitely a book that will stick with me.

This novel sucks you into the saga of Sadie and leaves you with lingering thoughts when you are finished. Truly a stellar work with the promise of more great stories to come.

Sadie is one of those books that never leaves you. Each chapter alternates points of view between Sadie and a podcaster, West McCray, as they both try to solve the murder of Sadie’s sister. As the plot develops, the suspense builds and builds until everything crashes together.

I loved the format of the book, which was in podcast form. I had never read a book before that incorporated the modern day format of podcasts into the text and blended that with a story that jumped out of the page. This book is great.

I have been a fan of Courtney Summers' books for a long time so I knew this was going to be a book I was interested in. As usual, Summers does not disappoint with Sadie. The more Summers writes, the more I'm convinced she has remained a teenage girl her entire life: she "gets it" better than any other young adult author out there. Sadie is a gripping, suspenseful thriller told in a truly unique structural fashion. It really hit me hard.

Cliff hangers at the end of every chapter! Loved the format from Sadie's point of view and then the podcast show and the tension that created wanting to know what happened or what they found out next.

You must listen to this book on audio! It makes everything so much more intense. Sadie on audiobook is like a mix of Limetown and someone knows something. It takes you between the podcast recording the history of the crime and it gives you real time in Sadie’s search for her sisters killer. This story is tragic and triggering and it hits a height of emotion for anyone with a personal history of abuse. Truly amazing work.