The title character begins the book in “a place that’s only good for leaving,” and she is a roiling bundle of emotions with the simplified view of the world any teenager might have. Sadie also reads as a touching coming-of-age tale. As in the best of thrillers, this is the story of an ordinary person faced with extraordinary circumstances. Sadie is not a detective in any way, nor is she a hard-trained action heroine. Her search for revenge blossoms into a much bigger mystery than anyone could predict in the deceptively simple beginning of the book. While the plot does not lead to planet-threatening danger, Sadie’s road-trip-cum-investigation takes her into the worst neighborhoods in America and brings her face-to-face with a variety of dangerous characters intent on keeping their own secrets. As in any good mystery, she meets surprises and twists along the way. We also follow the clues Sadie finds trying to chase down a killer. As one journalist tries to track her down, we follow the clues Sadie leaves behind. Our heroine, Sadie Hunter, is a runaway herself. First, it is a fascinating mystery rooted in the protagonist’s search for her sister’s killer.
Beyond its riveting plot, Sadie is a triumph of innovative storytelling.Īs a story, Sadie is many things. With Sadie, Courtney Summers has served up a deep and satisfying read.
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