I finished Sadie in two sittings and the only reason there was a break in between was because I had to stop for service.

Sadie tells the story of a girl who goes hunting for justice after the death of her sister. But the thing is, this story is told through Sadie’s point of view and via a podcast about her life (with no ads woohoo)

I found that to be a surprisingly effective narrative style – Sadie gives you what is happening in the moment. The podcast gives you the background on what is happening and how others perceive the situation. One balances out the other to create a story that has depth and is pretty fast-paced. Plus, I could totally hear the podcast in my head – it mimics the true crime podcasts very well.

If there’s one person who never really comes to life in this book, it’s West McCray, the narrator and creator of the podcast. But I think that’s appropriate, because ultimately, this story is about Sadie and the people around her. About her and her love for her sister.

Sadie, on the other hand, was fantastic. I got a good sense of her from the start, and I admire how she does her best to do what’s right for her sister, despite her limitations. I can only wish her a happy ending.

Speaking of the ending, it’s one of those that manage to be open but have a sense of ending about them. I can’t really say more because that would be a spoiler, but while one big question remained, I also felt like the story had run its course.

If you’re a fan of podcasts and great YA, you definitely have to pick it up. There are some themes that may not be appropriate for younger readers, so maybe don’t give this to lower secondary and under unless you’re sure they can handle it.

Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.