A review by alexsbookishadventures
Sadie by Courtney Summers

emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed the book. It felt like the ideal, fast-paced YA mystery. I liked how it incorporated the podcasts with the interviews to give more depth to the story. However I wasn't a fan of McCray and thought he was a bad narrator for the story. I thought Sadie was a hugely brave and courageous character with a profound background story. I like how the authors tackled hard topics and made me feel the same pain as Sadie has. It's a shame we don't find out more about how Mattie died, though, because it feels like it was passed over quickly. In addition, it sometimes went a little too fast with some characters and storylines, for example with Javi it is quickly passed over while insinuating that they are friends and there is possibility of is more. I found the ending very abrupt and was surprised that the book was done.

The whole book they are looking for Sadie, but eventually the trail ends up dead when they find out Keith died and Sadie has disappeared altogether? It is also unfortunate that we don't get a final look from Sadie's point of view where she has gone. And is Mattie really dead now? Because they made it look like Mattie was alive at one point.  The stories could have been tied together a bit better.