Release: October 6, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Razorbill
Source: TBR & Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N,TBD, Indigo
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Ali Greenleaf and Blythe Jensen couldn’t be more different. Ali is sweet, bitingly funny, and just a little naive. Blythe is beautiful, terrifying, and the most popular girl in school. They’ve never even talked to each other, until a party when Ali decides she’ll finally make her move on Sean Nessel, her longtime crush, and the soccer team’s superstar. But Sean pushes Ali farther than she wants to go. When she resists–he rapes her.
Blythe sees Ali when she runs from the party, everyone sees her. And Blythe knows something happened with Sean, she knows how he treats girls. Even so, she’s his best friend, his confidant. When he begs her to help him, she can’t resist.
So Blythe befriends Ali in her attempt to make things right with Sean, bringing Ali into a circle of ruthless popular girls, and sharing her own dark secrets. Despite the betrayal at the heart of their relationship, they see each other, in a way no one ever has before.
In her searing, empowering debut novel, Hayley Krischer tells the story of what happened that night, and how it shaped Ali and Blythe forever. Both girls are survivors in their own ways, and while their experiences are different, and their friendship might not be built to last, it’s one that helps each of them find a way forward on their own terms.
About the Author:
Hayley Krischer has been an award-winning journalist for over 20+ years. She is a contributing writer for the New York Times, where she has covered feminist roller skaters, Instagram obsessed moms, profiled Gabrielle Union, Tatum O’Neal, and S.E. Hinton. She has also written for many publications about women and teenage girls including Marie Claire, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Lenny Letter, and the Hairpin. Her YA debut, SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ALI GREENLEAF will be released in fall 2020 from Razorbill. Hayley received her MFA in creative writing from Lesley University. Her first newspaper job was as an editorial assistant at the Boston Globe. She reads tarot cards.
Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf Review:
This is a daring story with diabolical characters, at times difficult to read, but deep and gripping.
The main theme of the story is rape, which is a very serious and sensitive issue and one that should be handled carefully. I thought the author did a very nice job in writing the story. The characters deal with the situation in a very realistic manner. Moreover, I applaud the author for providing the resources for victims to have a platform to reach out to.
Also, this is one of those stories where I really didn’t like the characters, yet they are compelling and I was drawn to them. Both Ali and Blythe’s perspectives were very gripping and it was interesting to see how they get together because of Sean. None of the characters are black and white, which makes the story very interesting.
More than Ali, I felt Blythe was the highlight of the story. Blythe is an interesting character because you don’t know what her intentions are. Is she using Ali? Is she feeling sorry for her? She has many layers like her obsession with Sean and her issues with her mother. She makes the story very interesting with her perspective.
Similarly, I did feel sorry for Ali on the other hand. While I hate what happened to her, I thought she was a very weak character initially. I didn’t understand why she let Blythe influence her in such a way. However, as the story progressed, I started to root for her and wanted to stand by her side. She was a powerhouse one she got a backbone get back in the world.
Overall, this is a gripping story about high school popularity, revenge, and standing up for what is right, and I could not put it down.
Giveaway (US/Canada Only):
Finished copy of Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf. The giveaway ends on October 13th.
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf by Hayley Krischer Blog Tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Book Tour Schedule
October 6th
TBR and Beyond – Welcome Post
Justice For Readers – Review, & Top 5 Reasons to Read Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf
The Story Addict – Review
October 7th
Reading On A Star – Interview
Unconventional Quirky Bibliophile – Review & Favourite Quotes
Young at Heart Reader – Review, & Top 5 Reasons to Read Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf
October 8th
The Fangirling Editor – Review, Playlist, Favorite Quotes, Top 5 Reasons to Read Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf
Fangirl Pixie Blog – Promotional Post
The Book Dutchesses – Review
October 9th
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promotional Post
Amberinoface – Review
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
Lavish Literature – Review
October 10th
The Baroness of Books – Review & Playlist
The Writer’s Alley – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf
Stocked Up on Starbooks – Promotional Post
October 11th
Stuck in the Stacks – Review & Interview
The Tattooed Librarian – Review, Favorite Quotes & Top 5 Reasons to Read Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf
Mad’s Books – Review & Favourite Quotes
October 12th
Lost Girl In Bookland – Review
The Fine Art of Reading – Review
Balancing Books and Beauties – Review & Favourite Quotes
Thank you for being part of the tour. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.