A review by figsx
Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf by Hayley Krischer

4.0

There are subjects that I find harder to read about than any other, but I prepare myself, whenever I know a novel I pick up deals with SA, Rape or subjects of the matter. I find it's important to read these however, as it can help build courage, hope and possible resources. I have to say this book took a great route in telling the journey of Ali Greenleaf coming to terms to what happened to her through two point of views. We see Ali's POV, which highlights her pain, her fears, her detaching from her friends and family and finally coming to terms in being able to say what happened to her in words. We then see Blythe's POV, who has also experienced SA but doesn't seem to want to come terms with it until she finally comes to terms to what happened to Ali and how she played a role in the situation. There is no perfect world where SA and Rape victims are always allowed a happy ending and are given the justice they deserve, the perfect example would be Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller. However, this book is a great YA book for teens to read whenever parents or guardians are finding it hard to explain to younger people what can be done if ever put in such situation.