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A review by michellewords
Sadie by Courtney Summers
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
Wow! This book was a production and I mean that in the most positive and literal way.
I have been randomly selecting my current reads by random drawing: one audiobook and one physical book. I drew this one for the audiobook and I think it was more fate than a random drawing because audiobook is THE way to read this book (or at least partially-according to other reviews)
This book has a very interesting format that lends itself perfectly to the story it tells.
It's broken into two different timelines and POV for the story. There's Sadie's story from the past and her search for her sister's killer for some food, old fashioned revenge. The second part intertwined is told through a true crime podcast narrated by a compelling detective type (McCray) as he tries to solve the murder of Mattie/find missing Sadie.
McMillan Publishing put together the podcast sections like a literal true crime podcast on the audiobook including a theme song, sponsors, and different vocals for every interview. It is such an incredible way to produce this book on a bigger scale.
This book has my name written all over it: mystery, kind detective procedural, podcast, incredible narrators, and a strong female protagonist. Be still my heart.
So it's no surprise that I loved this book. I don't think I would have loved it the same if I read the physical copy because of how the structure of the book was. In fact, I think I probably wouldn't rate it quite so high. I'm impressed that the author essentially wrote both a novel and a script.
I really don't know what else to say. It's fantastic and I highly recommend the audiobook.
TW: pedophilia, SA, language, violence
I have been randomly selecting my current reads by random drawing: one audiobook and one physical book. I drew this one for the audiobook and I think it was more fate than a random drawing because audiobook is THE way to read this book (or at least partially-according to other reviews)
This book has a very interesting format that lends itself perfectly to the story it tells.
It's broken into two different timelines and POV for the story. There's Sadie's story from the past and her search for her sister's killer for some food, old fashioned revenge. The second part intertwined is told through a true crime podcast narrated by a compelling detective type (McCray) as he tries to solve the murder of Mattie/find missing Sadie.
McMillan Publishing put together the podcast sections like a literal true crime podcast on the audiobook including a theme song, sponsors, and different vocals for every interview. It is such an incredible way to produce this book on a bigger scale.
This book has my name written all over it: mystery, kind detective procedural, podcast, incredible narrators, and a strong female protagonist. Be still my heart.
So it's no surprise that I loved this book. I don't think I would have loved it the same if I read the physical copy because of how the structure of the book was. In fact, I think I probably wouldn't rate it quite so high. I'm impressed that the author essentially wrote both a novel and a script.
I really don't know what else to say. It's fantastic and I highly recommend the audiobook.
TW: pedophilia, SA, language, violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence