Blog Tour: Sadie by Courtney Summers

Good morning everyone! Today I'm sharing Sadie by Courtney Summers, in partner with Raincoast Books.

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Book details:
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Published by: Wednesday Books
Publication date: September 4th 2018
Genres: Young Adult, Mystery, Contemporary


Synopsis:


Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water.

But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meagre clues to find him.

When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late.


Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34810320-sadie?ac=1&from_search=true
Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girls/id1413420595?mt=2


AUTHOR BIO:

Courtney Summers was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada in 1986 and currently resides in a small town not far from there. At age 14, and with her parents' blessing, Courtney dropped out of high school to pursue her education independently. At age 18, she wrote her first novel and never looked back. Her first book, Cracked Up to Be, was published in 2008, when she was 22. To date, she has authored five novels and is best known for her unapologetic, difficult female protagonists. In 2016, Courtney was named one of Flare Magazine's 60 under 30.


I also had the incredible opportunity to ask Ms. Summers an interview question:

Katelin: Would you want Sadie to become a movie? Why or Why not?

Courtney: It would be awesome if Sadie became a movie! I always think it’s incredibly cool to see how one story translates across different mediums and what kind of vision another artist will bring to it. The Sadie audiobook is an example of this—it’s got a full cast, sound effects, musical cues, the works. It’s an entirely new way of looking at the novel and I just think that’s wonderful thing. A movie would be a new way of looking at Sadie too, one I’d love to see.


My Personal Review: 4.75/5 ⭐

WOW. This book was bold from the first page. Courtney's unique writing style led me to become so invested in Sadie's story, I could not put this book down. Told in alternating points of view, readers first learn the present day struggles of those left behind as radio show host, West McCray, investigates the Sadie's disappearance. Then perspectives shift, and readers experience Sadie's emotions in first person what happened that dreadful period, about a year ago.

The raw emotions and hatred that pushed Sadie to keep going throughout this novel was well written and truly made readers understand her persistence. She used the people she loathed as motivation, travelling far and wide to seek the truth that has haunted her since the night her sister disappeared. The secrets that she brings to light ultimately help her succeed in her attempt to bring her sister's murderer to justice.

The ONLY part I was not convinced on was the ambiguous ending. I did love how it wrapped up - the poetic lines pieced together Sadie's emotional journey in a heartfelt but grieving way. However, I do wish there was more details, I prefer solid answers. It does add more suspense to the novel and seems fitting for Sadie's character, but I was looking forward to a more conclusive closing.

I know this book will surprise, impress, and empower readers, and I look forward to its official release!


Keep in mind: I found this novel more suitable for mature readers - warning due to sexual abuse & drugs.


See my review on Goodreads