Sadie

I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

When I first began reading this book, I wasn't sure how to take it. It has an intense feel and most of the chapters are told like a podcast script. Once, I was able to ‘hear' the podcast feel of it I ended up really liking that part and then Sadie's part was just so intense... Make no mistake this is a gritty book and sometimes hard to read.
It is also really hard to put this down, let me warn you.

I'm still blown away by how much I really enjoyed this book. I was taking in every word, worried about Sadie and what was to become of her. Her chapters are really well done in getting you to connect with her – or at least root for her. Also, it is mentioned briefly that she isn't straight... I think she is bi. She also has a stutter.

The podcast chapters make connecting to the characters a different challenge, but those chapters blew so fast for me. So, the only character really we connect with is Sadie– no one else is really fleshed out except for Mattie, but I mean... she's dead. This isn't to say the other characters don't all feel distinct because they do. I could practically hear them in their own distinct voices.

There is so much more I want to say, but I'm worried I will be spoiling the book. I have so many feelings about the ending– SO MANY. I totally want to have a discussion about it.

So, let me end here and say if you like crime podcasts, girls out for revenge, and gritty reads you should check this out. If you liked Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis I also think you should read this one.