71 pages 2 hours read

Courtney Summers

Sadie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

A 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

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

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 this

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Topics
Poverty
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger