Novel Sadie’s Favorite Coming October 22, 2025
Sarah Rose’s upcoming novel touches on topics like BPD, borderline & narcissist relationships, parenting & more.
Characters with BPD: Meet Sadie Williams
Sadie’s Favorite explores what love is, what it isn’t, family, friendship and the importance of keeping those you cherish close. But not too close.
A Beta Reader in the BPD Community Says
“Reading this is a rollercoaster of emotions.”
The goal with Sadie’s Favorite is to raise awareness of BPD and the dynamics of borderline & narcissist relationships. If you’re looking for BPD characters or novels about BPD, you’ve found a match.
It’s Williams, please.
Sadie Williams – a former teen mom and frontwoman of an ambient post rock band called Midnight Musings, has a name that isn’t hers and three months until she’s completely broke.
As a girl, she was pegged for a slacker and a drama queen.
As a traumatized and love obsessed early 20’s something, she followed her heart at the expense of herself and everyone else.
What awaited her was a seriously cool and disheartening adventure. It wasn’t long before she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
Now a failed freelancer (failed everything) in her 30’s, Sadie leaves it all behind: the comfort of familiarity and the life she betted on.
Sabotaged by bad decisions that’s left her right where she started and haunted by abuse and her own diagnosis – Sadie makes a vow to break the cycle for her preteen son, Logan, and get her life back once and for all.
For someone who spent a decade trying to avoid making mistakes, she sure has a lot of regrets.
from the bpd community
Feedback for Sadie’s Favorite
“This hit me hard. Everything about Sadie is relatable. I think I needed to read this and I think it’ll help a lot of people.”
—Beta Reader
“It’s so intriguing & suspenseful.”
—Beta Reader
“I’m hooked.”
—Beta Reader
“I flew through these pages. I am so interested in the Sadie of it all. I need to know more.”
—Beta Reader
“Sadie’s character is developed really well, she’s multi-faceted. This book provides fascinating insight into the mind of a young woman with BPD.”
—Beta Reader
“An accurate portrayal of borderline personality disorder.”
—Beta Reader
Can you describe the main themes explored in Sadie’s Favorite?
The main themes include borderline personality disorder, emotional abuse, the journey towards self-growth and the importance of healthy relationships. The novel delves into how love can sometimes blind us to the toxic behaviors of others (especially when you have BPD), and how self-discovery and healing are crucial to breaking free from those dynamics. Ultimately, the goal was to create a character with BPD who’s relatable.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood. Can you discuss how this condition is portrayed in the novel?
In Sadie’s Favorite, BPD is portrayed through Sadie’s emotional experiences and struggles with self-worth and identity. The book aims to demystify BPD by providing a relatable character with BPD and a nuanced depiction of the condition. It highlights both the challenges and the potential for growth and recovery.
How does the novel challenge common misconceptions about abuse?
Sadie’s Favorite shows that abuse doesn’t always involve physical violence. Emotional and psychological abuse is insidious and the effects of it are often long lasting. The novel also addresses the misconception that victims of abuse are weak or passive. Sadie’s journey demonstrates that it takes incredible strength and courage to confront and overcome abusive relationships.
What impact do you hope the novel will have on readers’ understanding of BPD and abuse?
We hope Sadie’s Favorite will deepen readers’ understanding of borderline personality disorder and the dynamics of BPD & narcissistic relationships. By sharing the story of a relatable character with BPD and by highlighting the complexities and nuances of these issues—we aim to raise awareness, encourage empathy and inspire those facing similar struggles to seek help and believe in their capacity for growth and change.
How will Sadie’s Favorite be available?
Paperback and Kindle editions will be available. An audiobook is also being produced, but will be released some time after. A full list of retailers will be announced in the coming weeks. It will 100% be on Amazon.
Last updated: 6/27/25
When will Sadie’s Favorite be published?
Paperback and Kindle editions will become available on October 22, 2025. Pre-order for paperback will open in the coming weeks. You can pre-order the Kindle edition here. The audiobook’s release will be announced once we’re further along in production. Sign up to read the first 6 chapters.
Last updated: 6/27/25
Get Lost in Sadie’s Musical World
Original Soundtrack for Sadie’s Favorite
Recorded specifically for Sadie’s Favorite in the style of Sadie’s band, Midnight Musings — the original soundtrack by Them vs. Her will contain 8 instrumental “read along” tracks & 4 bonus tracks. It will be available on Spotify, YouTube, etc. Preview some songs below.
Tracklist
- We Are Midnight Musings
- They Played Til It Broke
- She’ll Find Her Own Way Back
- Maybe If We Jump, We’ll Reach Them
- Falling In Reverse
- When The Silence Breaks
- This Time, It’s Hers
- Letters From Home
- Ride It Out (Bonus Track)
- Don’t Go, I’m Trying (Bonus Track)
- Letters From Home (Band Version) (Bonus Track)
- Letters From Home (Piano Version) (Bonus Track)
Trailers & Videos
“Dear Sadie” Trailer
This official trailer for Sadie’s Favorite features a heartfelt excerpt from the first chapter, setting the tone for Sadie’s journey. It includes the instrumental version of “Letters From Home,” an original song from the novel’s soundtrack. With its quiet tension and emotional depth, the trailer offers a glimpse into the raw honesty that defines the story.
“Funeral For The Living” Trailer
Drawn from the final chapter of Sadie’s Favorite, this trailer reflects the story’s emotional arc as Sadie begins a new chapter with her son. It features “She’ll Find Her Own Way Back,” a moving instrumental track from the soundtrack. This moment captures quiet resilience after heartbreak. A reminder that closure isn’t always about romance—it’s about reclaiming yourself.
“Letters From Home (Band Ver.)”
Go behind the scenes with Them vs. Her during rehearsal of their song “Letters From Home (Band Version).” This song was written as a love letter from a mother to her child—representing Sadie and her son, Logan. With full lyrics and raw energy, this video offers a deeper glimpse into the emotional core of the story and soundtrack. Proof that healing, like music, can echo for years.
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