71 pages • 2 hours read
Courtney SummersSadie
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Sadie by Courtney Summers is a young adult mystery novel that follows nineteen-year-old Sadie Hunter as she sets out on a quest to find and confront the man responsible for her younger sister Mattie's murder. As Sadie pursues her revenge, her subsequent disappearance becomes the focus of a podcast called "The Girls," hosted by journalist West McCray, who reconstructs her journey while attempting to uncover her fate. The book includes sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, drug addiction, and murder.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Courtney Summers' Sadie captivates with its gritty narrative and strong, complex protagonist. Critics praise the book's compelling dual storytelling and raw emotional depth. However, some find the dark themes troubling and the podcast format detracting from the traditional novel experience. Overall, Sadie is noted for its powerful impact and innovative structure.
Who Should Read Sadie?
A reader who would enjoy Sadie by Courtney Summers is likely drawn to dark, gripping mysteries with strong, complex female protagonists. Fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will appreciate its blend of suspense, emotional depth, and themes of justice and trauma.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Poverty
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Identity: Femininity
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger