This particular book I have had for a while on my to-read list as the idea of a missing girl and a murder mystery intrigued me, and this book itself has had lots of publicity surrounding it. Good strong marketing to capture the reader’s attention. The book starts with Sadie's younger sister it looks like going off and then eventually being murdered. Sadie having no-one else in her world and her corner, decides to head off to find the truth, and that truth starts with whom she thinks is her father. The book is told in podcast format which did in parts make it hard for me to read, and I found it a slower pace with this particular format and at times a tad confusing. The story then takes a weird angle with Sadie killing along her way and doing absolutely anything and everything she can to get answers as it feels like without her sister - she has no sense of identity. This particular book is a hard one I am finding to review as so many strange things occur, but the storyline is a lot of the time disjointed and plain weird. On a personal note, if you are curious about this book - then I would say read it, but it's definitely what I would consider a hit or miss book and not what I had initially expected.

This was a really creative, compelling books. It was disturbing at times, tackling a difficult subject matter. I highly recommend it.

This title was purchased for the library's teen collection. A thrilling read for the modern, technology loving teen. Quite a thrill ride and a cautionary tale.

3/5 stars, it was pretty good but not what I expected. I don't know what I expected, maybe more thriller, crime and suspense. Thanks for giving me the chance to review!

I've read my fair share of Courtney Summers books, but this is probably my absolute favourite. Not only is the narrative so well written, but the emotions that this story provokes are epic. I listened to the audiobook version of this and think with the full cast of narrators that it brought even more to the story. If you haven't listened to it, you totally should try it.

It's basically a podcast where there is a search for a missing girl, Sadie, so the full cast is amazing in this format. So many characters and the fact that they are all given individual voices in the audiobook format was what I think sets it apart from other books.

The story itself is dark and gritty. You can't help wanting more details on the lives of Sadie and her sister, Mattie. I think going into the story slightly blind actually helped add to the mystery of the story. I picked it up because it's COURTNEY SUMMERS!

I think another thing that adds to the mystery is the fact that the story flips back and forth between the podcast interviews of searching for Sadie and a first person narrative from Sadie herself which see her searching for a man named "Darren", who holds answers that she so desperately needs.

The story touches on so many things from the strong love of a sister and being raised poor to abuse and the aftereffects. It's amazing how strong Sadie is in the face of adversity - she has a very strong stutter that causes people to look the other way and limited access to money, but she is determined to find out what truly happened to her sister. Sadie would do anything for her sister - she even pretty much raised her the last few years so that they wouldn't get separated.

This is a great revenge plot story as well. And the ending will leave you with all the feels. Don't take just my word for it...

Honestly, read everything Courtney Summers! But definitely read this one if you need somewhere to start. I am looking forward to her next book that she is currently writing.

Sadie is a gutwrenching read. It'll be eaten up by readers, not just because of the marketing (although listening to the podcasts that were designed to go along with the book is engrossing in and of itself), and not just because podcasts are hot right now, but because it's strong realistic fiction for new adults and adults alike.

Building on the popularity of true crime podcasts, Summers creates a compelling and heartbreaking story of a girl who slipped through the cracks. And that girl's just one of many. Allowing the reader to piece together as complete a picture of who Sadie was, and what happened to her, this book doesn't let readers off the hook. We're all to blame in some way, for averting our gazes, letting our eyes slide over the ugliness that exists in small towns. This book will break your heart and disturb your sleep. Recommended for older teen readers of realistic fiction, thrillers, and true crime.

I have heard so many wonderful things about SADIE. It has been on my radar for awhile, and I was not disappointed when I finished it.

The format of this book was fantastic. Having the podcast in combination with Sadie's perspective made this book fresh and great to read.

This book was heavy, but Courtney Summers wrote it in a great way. Difficult topics are covered, such as substance abuse, murder, violence, and pedophilia. Summer's narration style felt very authentic. The story was raw and felt so real. It truly brought me into the pages and wrenched my heart.

*I received a review copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

I really, really enjoyed this one. I haven’t read a text formatted as a podcast before; it was a fantastically creative way to tell the story.

What made me pick this book up:
I had seen this book everywhere last year, even for months before it was released. So of course I had to read what it was about.

What did I like about the cover:
I love the minimalist look of it. I love the bright red color pop. I love how mysterious she looks.

What made me read this book:
After reading what it was about and all the amazing reviews I knew i had to read it.

What did I like the most:
The first thing I noticed that I really loved was the fact it was a full cast. That really made it feel real. And then the interviews and the podcast, I could have sworn I was listening to a real documentary about what happened. It was fantastic and made it so much better.

The story is really interesting, I love murder mysteries and even though Sadie knows who did it, it's still a good mystery. It is sad and heartbreaking and makes you mad once you find out who did it.

Actually once you find out everything that Sadie has been through and Mattie has been through... It's so much, and you feel so bad for them.

The characters are well written and great, I love how they made Sadie have a stutter, and how well the narrator did the stutter.

Sadie was well written in a way that you felt every emotion, every heartbreak, every pain, everything they feel.

I feel like this is a book I will have to own.

What didn't I like:
I hate what happened to them in this book, sadly the things that happen are things that really happen in real life. It makes me angry. And sad.

I also hated the end. It wasn't enough.

*spoiler*
You never find out what happened to Sadie. She disappeared and we never know what happens after she finds and kills the guy who killed Mattie.
*End spoiler*

Would I read the rest of the series/more from this author?
I've already read one book by her (Didn't realize it was the same author!) and I would definitely read more. I'm really interested in reading these ones.

I had high hopes for this one, but unfortunately, the subject matter and language were difficult for me to embrace.

So good! I have to admit that I'm biased. I utterly fell in love with Courtney Summers' writing when I first read her Young Adult novel This is not a Test. 
Sadie did not disappoint in that regard. She manages to absolutely hit the perfect tone to create the atmospheres and put an emphasis on the 'message' of a chapter or a paragraph. To use the new(-ish; I'm as usual late to the party) medium of podcasts in novel-form is great. I was slightly worried if I'd get along with it since I'm - as stated - new to listening to podcasts. The worries were for naught.

A thrill ride of a novel, perfect for true crime fans, podcast lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good mystery. I loved Sadie and it has a permanent place on the recommendation display at my library.

This book was so perfect, I didn’t want it to end! The characters were relatable, the storyline pulled me in...just all around wonderful.

Sadie was one of the most atmospheric and "like-able" villain stories. Sadie, looking for her sister's killer and looking to bring the killer to justice gave me a Dexter-like feel (like-able villian!). Add a podcast into the mix and you have a winner! I can't get enough of the immersive pod-cast stories. You're rooting for Sadie the whole time, following her on the rollercoaster that is her life and piecing together the final days of her sister. Prepare for a wild ride.

It has been months since I read this and I still can’t accurately put my feelings into words. I know this is the best Courtney Summers book I have read to date and left me emotionally wrecked. It is dark, and hard to read, and what can be ugly about the world, but it is a story of love and strength too. It broke my heart into tiny pieces and worth every sliver. Sadie was a broken girl and justice was her only way to deal with how truly demolished she was. But even with all the sadness and the pain Sadie is worth the read. Not only is the format awesome and something new/now, you will feel for these characters like you have never felt for fictional people before. This is a must read.

Another girl has gone missing, but this time, she left on purpose. Unfortunately, she did not tell anyone of her plans. Thus begins the story of 19-year-old Sadie, who sets off on a quest to avenge the death of her 13-year-old sister, Mattie, whom she cared for as a mother due to their actual mother’s abandonment. Sadie’s story is told in two parts: her own, as she searches for her sister’s killer with a singular focus and vitriolic determination that blasts through everyone she encounters, and that of West McCray, a true-crime podcaster who has been called by Sadie’s neighbor and surrogate grandmother, May Beth, to track the disappearance of another girl from impoverished, small-town Colorado whose case does not seem to rank with the local police. Sadie’s narration takes us through her tenacious pursuit of Mattie’s killer, one of the many scary men who her drug-addicted mother brought into their lives. McCray’s component, including frequent interviews and off-the-record content, tracks Sadie months later, as her abandoned car is found, providing scant clues to her current whereabouts. The two parts come together in a raw, gritty, heart-wrenching story that will stick with readers well after the final page. Kids who are up for a dark story will love this book. It’s gripping, intense and does not pull any punches or talk down to teen readers. The podcast format, ala Serial, will appeal to teens as it mimics familiar media and makes the book a quick read due to the inclusion of so much dialogue. I really appreciated the inclusion of Sadie’s struggle with a stutter. Stuttering is so rarely portrayed in books, and Summers does it very well. Sadie’s stutter frustrates her and poses a constant challenge to her communication, but she works around it, as she always has, and still manages to be terrifyingly effective at getting her message across. Sadie is full of rough language, violence, and rage, but the powerful story is worth reading through some of the haunting details.

I wanted to like this more than I did. The story as a whole is well done, brutal, and heart-breaking, but the path it took to get there was too winding and uneventful.

Well this isn't exactly your typical YA read, now is it?

“And it begins, as so many stories do, with a dead girl.”

Talk about an opening... what a way to set the tone for the novel! Courtney Summers delivers a very tragic story of two sisters, one of them is dead, and the other is searching desperately for her killer. Sadie and Mattie grew up in a troubled home, one filled with abuse, and a mother that was indifferent, a mother that lacked the ability to nurture her children as a mother should. Sadie became Mattie's protector, until, the tragic night when she wasn't there. She wasn't there to stop her sister from making the biggest mistake of her life that ultimately led to her murder.

Sadie has nothing left at this point other than her anger which fuels her need for revenge. She sets out on a path to find her sister's killer to bring him to justice... justice delivered by her own hand.

"I’m going to kill a man. I’m going to steal the light from his eyes. I want to watch it go out."

"I’m going to carve my name into his soul."

The character development given to Sadie is magnetic, you're pulled in from the start given her speech impediment, her determination, but mostly her loss. Summers writing style gives the reader originality and depth. The epistolary narrative we get from the podcasts gives todays reader a modern perspective. This alternates between a first-person narrative of Sadie's accounts. This slowly pieces together a story so tragic by the end, you're left wondering if this isn't perhaps a work of non-fiction.

I can see why the ending is very controversial, but I rather appreciated the more realistic approach Summers gives. It very much reminded me of an episode of Disappeared from The Investigation Discovery Channel. Sometimes you don't always have all the answers, and that's what will keep this novel on everyone's minds. Children are being abused, and people go missing daily and there are people out there living with the horrors of this reality.

As long as there is love, there is loss. For Sadie, there was no greater loss than her sister. In the end, this set forth a series of events that she herself likely never envisioned. Finding peace in the face of tragedy that is the toughest obstacle of all.

This is my first Courtney Summers novel, but I have recently purchased All the Rage, and very much look forward to reading this one.

I want to thank NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Courtney Summers for allowing me the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review.

I absolutely loved this title...it definitely lived up to the hype. The format was original and added so much to the story. While the content was disturbing, the characters were fleshed out, and I genuinely cared. Wow! Such a powerful read.

LOVE this book, the format was innovative and extremely interesting. I read along with the audiobook which was fantastic. Can't wait to purchase my own copy of Sadie.