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.

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.

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.

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.

Amazing book. Reads just like a podcast and interviews. The realization of what is happening in the book sucks the reader in until you can't put the book down, lest you miss something. The relationships between all the people and characters are so realistic, showing the perfect blend of compassion mixed with selfishness. A perfect book for everyone to read, as well as a book club choice. I feel like there is a real Sadie in every small town.

Sadie is well deserving of any and all accolades it’s receiving. Summers is the rare writer that knocks all her previous work out of the water with each new release.

This was a fast, very dark read. It took me a minute to get used to the podcast script, and I liked Sadie's POV chapters much more.

I hurt so much for Sadie and was rooting for her so hard. I really enjoyed seeing characters living in poverty because so often YA books are about middle class, if not upper middle class or wealthy, characters. I was little confused why her double wide was called cozy (some double wides are bigger than detached homes, and all of the double wides I stepped foot in as a kid were nicer than my house), but perhaps that was show to privilege of the guy doing the podcast as those comments were always in his chapters.

This is suited to more mature readers who are prepared for a lot of potentially triggering material, and it's definitely blurring the lines a little between YA and Adult, but it's a well-crafted novel sure to find an eager audience.

This was a really good book. It was suspenseful, exciting, and interesting. I loved how the book switched off and on between characters. It took me on a guy wrenching journey as Sadie attempts to find out who killed her sister. I was intrigued, disgusted at times, but overall a really good book.

This book was amazing, incredible, and so so so important. I also loved the podcast that went along with it.

A fast paced, keep you guessing story about a girl running away. I loved Sadie almost instantly, her story was so heartbreaking and seeing what she had to go through was rough. Miss Summers' writing was immersive and the book's format made the story that much more entertaining. I was slightly disappointed by the ending however, I knew there probably wasn't going to be a happy ending for everyone but I wanted to see a bit more of what happened to everyone, where Sadie went etc.
Overall I rated it 3.5 stars
Recommendation: ages 16 & up
FTC DISCLAIMER: I received this book in exchange for an honest review