What Happened That Night

This was definitely a little creepy but I liked it. In away it reminded me of the book Everything You Meant Me To Be.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT by Deanna Cameron in exchange for my honest review.***

Emily killed Griffin, the boy next door and Clara, her sister knows why. Or she thinks she does.

The premise of WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT brought the book onto my radar, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC. Clara feels guilty, ashamed and angry for the secret she disclosed to Emily, as she’s at fault for the murder. Most readers will guess what would cause a sister to kill for her sister, I did. And I was both right and wrong. WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT is anything but predictable.

Deanna Cameron constructed an unexpected plot. Whenever I thought, “I saw that coming.” I was usually right before being wrong. Although some of the scenarios were unbelievable, they didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story.

Most of the characters had personality, but Clara’s was more nebulous. I wish, as narrator, she had been more fleshed out. The minor characters were filled with nuance. New friend Anniston, bedecked in pink, was a hoot, taking her role with the school newspaper way to seriously. She says she’s not trying to investigate why Emily killed Griffin, but she fooled no one. Kolby, Griffin’s best friend, was a good guy, but not too good to be true. Even Wilson, Emily’s boyfriend surprised me.

Until the very last page, I wasn’t certain about the reliability of Clara’s narration. I enjoyed how Cameron gave me enough doubt not to completely trust her.

WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT is a bit of a clunky read. I felt as if the book was 500, not just over 300 pages and I’m someone who loves long books. Cameron take a little too long to get into the plot with much telling and explanation vs showing. Aside from slow pacing, I didn’t experience many emotions reading WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT, no tension or trepidation.

Still WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT is a great read and I recommend.

I was drawn to this book by the cover and the title which basically promised to provide me with a creepy story. And then, I was immediately shocked by the premise of the book and had to look back at the publisher to realize I've read this before. A quick glance at my old Wattpad lists confirmed I not only read this book but I loved this book (I have a detailed shelf for all my favorites). I was so excited to be able to reread this gem of a thriller that I read years ago.

What Happened That Night follows Clara's story as she is struggling to accept that her sister, Emily, murdered their neighbor and family friend, Griffin. Clara is also the only person who believes she knows Emily's motive. Throughout the novel, Clara fits together more puzzle pieces while dealing with her own personal trauma to help unravel the plot. The reveals to the readers are slow but there are plenty. It is hard to guess exactly what will happen in this book since there are so many moving parts and important characters that play a role in what had happen with Griffin and Emily. Clara's narration shows her struggle with events from her past and what her sister had done. Clara does not know the feel story so as she goes through her life the reader is discovering just as she is. There are also some parts of the novel that travel to the "before" of the murder that helps to bring clarity to what took place.

Through it all, Clara is able to make a new friend and find a spark with Kolby Rutledge. I love the slight romance in this book. I don't want to reveal to much but Kolby is pivotal to helping Clara accepts parts of herself she never thought she could. The secondary characters in this novel are all incredible and some surprising. The author keeps the reader guessing to the very end on so many details but it is incredibly satisfying to discover each new twist.
I loved this book when I first read it on Wattpad and I still love it now. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next YA thriller.

I want to start off by thanking NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this advanced readers copy.
I am writing this having just finished it and all I can say is wow!
This book turned out to be so much more than what I thought it would be. Deanna Cameron is truly brilliant.
This was such a thought provoking book and while incredibly emotional and tough, I have fallen in love with this book. There were times a lot of the things hit close to home and I had to take a minute to set this down and breathe.
The story of Clara and everything she goes through gave me all the feels. Sad for what she went through, being angry for her , and being just as confused. Although this may be a very tough read for some, I think it's definitely one to read, I can't wait to run out and buy a finished copy once this goes on sale.

I really was engrossed in "What Happened That Night". I almost didn't want to put the book down. This is the story of Clara and the aftermath of a tragedy that spiraled into another tragedy. Clara had a crush on neighbor and family friend Griffin. But something happened one night that changes everything for Clara, Griffin, and Clara's sister Emily. Now Emily is charged with murdering Griffin. Was it payback for what happened to Clara or something else? There is a definite mystery/thriller element to this novel. It also touches on potentially triggering topics such as rape, violence, domestic violence, threats of violence, etc. However it does not show any of these things in extremely graphic detail. Some parts were so implied I had to go back and re-read the passages. The reason this book really deserves the five stars (not just the amazing, twisty plot) is the way that it translates human emotion. It confronts biases and assumptions people can make against others that can be completely incorrect. The bad guys aren't always the ones that you assume would be the bad guys (or girls). I highly recommend this book. It is a page turner, keeps you guessing, and challenges you to confront your biases assumptions and expectations as well. Great job from author Deanna Cameron. I will keep my eyes open for future releases by this author.

Thank you @netgalley and #wattpad for providing me with an advanced copy of What Happened That Night in return for an honest review.
Pub Date - 9/17/19
This book was intriguing and definitely a page turner! For a teen Y/A i wasn't expecting it to be as in depth, plot wise!
Page turner for sure. Finished this in 24 hours which is always a good sign! I thought i knew why Emily did it but no! The plot twist got me. Creepy provoking read and I'm so glad i got the chance to review!
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

It was a good old fashioned mystery. At first it was hard to understand how Emily knew her sister had been attacked. Aniston is great character and she really made the box for me as she played detective. A great YA summer read!

Clara Porterfield knows suffering like no other. Her older sister, Emily, was arrested for the murder of Clara's childhood crush--their neighbor and city golden boy--Griffin Tomlin. Griffin was found floating face down in his family's back yard pool after a Labor Day party. Clara and her family suffer through the aftermath of Emily's decision and only one person knows the reason behind Emily's choice--Clara. Emily's dad refuses to believe Emily killed Griffin, but Emily's mother believes she did it and wants to brush it under the rug. Emily and Clara's parent's were close friends with Griffin's parents. After Emily is gone and her parents split views, Clara finds refuge with Griffin's best friend, Kolby, and a girl that wears too much pink, Aniston. "Like Jennifer Aniston." The story unravels through the present and the past, a dual timeline. The events that led up to what really happened that night is dark, twisted, sinister, and heart wrenching.

When I first started to read this story, I knew I would be hooked. The story line was complex and it kept me guessing. I couldn't put it down. Every time I had thought I figured it out--why Emily did it--there was another small detail that would come up and throw a small wrench in it. I say "small" because it wasn't overdone. Cameron didn't keep throwing things in just to prolong the story. These little details piled into the bigger story and made sense.

Most of the characters were well put together, but a few had a couple flaws. Clara, the main protagonist, was a well put character. She had gone through something dark and it reflected. She had gone from a carefree teenager pining for her neighbor, into a reclusive shut in. Many people had seen the change but never asked what had happened. No one had gotten close enough to figure out why Clare had gone from outspoken to barely speaking. She quit drama and her job at a local ice cream shop. Her best friend became a stranger.

Kolby was supposed to be a bigger character in the story. For the most part, he was a great supporting character. I wish there was a little more to him. Kolby had been Griffin's best friend throughout the entire book. Even Kolby mentioned that he didn't know how he had become friends with Griffin. In a sense, Kolby reminded me of Bex. Bex had been Clara's best friend and she seemed to have some bigger roles in the story, but there wasn't much to her.

Griffin was what you could expect from the attractive, popular boy. He had girls falling at his feet and guys trying to become his friend. He had his parents and his brother, Brandon. Griffin had a very dark side that reflected through the story. He thought he could get away with anything he wanted because everyone loved him. Those that knew his dark side were scared of him.

Emily, Clara's sister, didn't have much background to her. I enjoyed that the author had glimpses of memories between Clara and her sister. Emily is a character you want to feel bad. As the story progresses, the more you find out about the beloved sister, Emily.

Throughout this story, there are so many troubling subjects brushed up against. The story was deep and believable. Most of the subjects are situations that actually happen. The story brushes upon rape, popularity, secrets, love, hate, and the aftermath of other people's decisions, as well as the twisted work of some. Every time a killer comes out, there's always someone swearing up and down that the person accused(or guilty) could never be capable of doing such twisted things. This story takes you into the mind of someone that had believed that. Not only about one person, but two.

Verdict: Overall, I liked this book. It was compelling. I would suggest reading this book. But please be advised, this can be a trigger. Read the Author's Note before you dive into the book!

I usually don’t read many mystery books because I usually figure out the ending right from the start. But What Happened That Night was a wild ride that I didn’t see coming. The twist at the end was shocking I still can't believe it. This book had me up late flipping through each chapter to find out what would happen next Great book I would recommend to teens and adults.

What happened that night was a very compulsive read for me. I enjoy stories like this where you get alternating timelines and it all gets pieced together at the end. This book doesn't stand out to me but it was still a good read. I enjoyed Clara's journey through everything and finding herself and eventually learning the truth and coming to terms with what actually happened. Overall it was enjoyable and I would recommend it to others

Thanks to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for providing an advanced reader copy of What Happened That Night by Deanna Cameron.

When a novel begins with a disclaimer from the author about the content of the book, you know it might be disturbing to read and What Happened That Night lives up to the warning.

The novel is about the before and after events of a traumatic attack against Clara, the narrator of the novel and the events before and after a murder. The book is full of intriguing dualities that keep popping up throughout the book, from the different ways of viewing Griffin, Emily, and Clara, to the letters and gifts that Griffin sends. In most situations, we are trying to determine which is accurate, which is true.

What I found most interesting about the novel was when I realized there are three sides to the traumatic attack. There was Griffin’s viewpoint, the story that he told himself about what Clara wanted. He used this story to justify his actions and what followed. Clara’s viewpoint, the story she tells herself to try to make sense of what Griffin is doing and what Griffin will do afterwards. Finally, there is what actually happened, a brutal attack that left a teenage girl traumatized.

Having three daughters, this book was a difficult read. I found myself hoping that if something like this happened to one of my children, they would have the courage to come and talk to me and my wife. I also found myself hoping that we would be able to recognize the signs ourselves and take action.

Overall, though I wouldn’t recommend this book to everyone, Deanna Cameron handled this difficult subject very well and gave me time to build emotional connections with the characters so that I could empathize with the pain and horror of what they experienced.

If I had one wish for the novel, it would be to spend more time toward the end of the novel understanding Emily’s motivation for Griffin’s murder. For most of the novel, we are led to believe her motivation is one thing but when we learn it may be something else, I don’t feel that part of the story is ever fully explained and so it leaves me feeling the story is somewhat incomplete.

Trigger warnings: Rape, violent sex, gaslighting, abuse, murder, date rape

The story is very nicely written. The division of the story into the present and past is not an annoying split. It ensures that you gradually learn more about what is going on without immediately giving away too much.

The writer has kept the mystery element in it in a good way. A number of times there was a twist in the story that I didn’t see coming, but unfortunately a lot of “discoveries” were reasonably predictable.

The characters are well described and you soon feel as if you know these people. Clara does not behave like a typical teenager. This is fine, but not entirely realistic on some points.

All in all it was a very enjoyable book that I went through very quickly and easily. And for thriller / mystery fans, I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for providing me with an e-Copy for an honest review.

When I first read this book on Wattpad, it stole my breath. I began to fall for Griffin through the flashbacks, which I know the writer did intentionally. Still, it was interesting to see the way Cameron soon changed the readers perspective on all of the characters. Clara is a pretty unreliable character, so I found it interesting to try and figure out how to feel about the other characters on my own terms. I loved Kolby and I loved the slow-burn of their relationship. Anniston was one of my favourite characters for sure.

I started to dislike Emily from all the things we began to find out about her and the way, we come to learn, she treated her boyfriend. She was vindictive, conniving and sly, and an almost perfect killer. However I feel like this book didn’t give me as much of a thrill and the rush of excitement to find out what happened exactly and why, as other mystery books often do. Because of this, I give this book a 4.5 stars out of 5.

Still, I do recommend it and I am definitely going to get myself a paperback copy when it comes out. Deanna is a wonderful writer and I know that over the years of reading her work on wattpad, it has improved my own. I can’t wait to see how this book succeeds and see her, hopefully, publish more books.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC if this book in exchange for a review. This was a very interesting story that was well written and thought out. Such a sad situation, but the world can be an ugly place. Would definitely buy this book.

This was a roller coaster of a ride. It had many twists and turns. It was not a surprise what exactly happened but more why is happened. The characters were well written especially Clara. The perspective was through her eyes and before and after the crime. I enjoyed this novel. Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The plot to this book makes it seem like everything is black and white. Emily killed Griffin and her sister Clara feels responsible. I thought, ok where can this go if we know who the killer is and why at almost the very beginning of the book? Well dear reader, whatever you think you know, gets turned into a twisted mess of deception! There are secrets coming out in every direction from everyone who Clara knows and trusts. I urge you to read this book as it deals with a sensitive subject not often talked about in books or movies(I’ll save you from the spoilers on that!) But I enjoyed this book very much. I couldn’t put it down and that’s always a good sign to me! Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book! I was so hoping to read it, and I was previously denied on another site, so seeing it pop up on my Shelf was the highlight of my week. I finished it in one day because these are the kinds of stories I live for. Murder, mystery, and broken people putting themselves back together after tragedy strikes. There's just something so beautiful in knowing that no matter what happens to you, no matter how an experience may mark you forever, that there is such strength lying dormant in humans as a species to overcome.

Clara is someone well acquainted with pain. When we join her story, she is living in the aftermath of her sister going to jail for killing their next door neighbor. That next door neighbor was Griffin, Clara's childhood crush. She has cut off everyone who was close to her, including her best friend, Bex, and doesn't even go to the jail to visit Emily. She quit theatre at her high school, started hiding behind baggy clothes and a tight lip, and tries her hardest to just fade into the background.

All that changes when she meets Aniston, a perky journalist for her school's paper who is interested in her sister's story. Reluctantly, she joins forces with her and Griffin's best friend Kolby to uncover the mysteries of what really happened that night. I don't want to go into very much more detail, because there are so many intricate twists and turns in this novel that I really would hate to spoil. It's such an emotional and heavy book, and it brings to light so many real horrors in this world that do not get enough coverage. If you read it, you'll see what I mean, and I really recommend you do.

I commend the author for starting this book with a preface that if you need to put the book down, you most definitely should. There are experiences in this book that may be hard for some readers, but I think it is a worthwhile and necessary read. It is raw, but not unfeeling, and many scenes left me with a huge ache in my chest at this absolute devastation that I could never understand in full. The switches between past and present were so powerful and crushing, seeing the changes that time and devastation can make.

Deanna does a wonderful job creating characters that you can fall head over heels for, and the best part of it is that none of them are perfect. They are perfect examples of real human beings, and those same kind that I mentioned before who have shattered but by the end of the novel are on their way to placing the puzzle pieces of their identities back in place. The book is harrowing but heartening, and I'm glad I had the chance to read it.

**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of What Happened That Night by Deanna Cameron from NetGalley for review purposes.  Thank you to NetGalley, Wattpad Books and Smith Publicity for this opportunity.

What Happened That Night by Deanna Cameron is a YA Mystery/Thriller.  It is going to be published on September 17th, 2019.  I gave this book 4 stars.

Here is the summary from NetGalley:

Golden boy Griffin Tomlin is found dead, floating in his pool, the morning after his family’s Labor Day party, and neighbor Emily Porterfield is arrested for his murder. No one knows why she killed him, except for her younger sister, Clara. The secrets behind What Happened That Night unravel in dual timelines:

In the present, Clara struggles with the aftermath of the murder―questions and distrust from her friends, denial from her parents, and visits to her sister in jail. And amidst all of that, another body is discovered that could be connected.

In flashback, the events that brought Clara, Griffin, and Emily together and that led to his death are revealed―events that involve a crush, an obsession, and a shocking twist.

The title of What Happened That Night is what drew me to the book initially, and then I read the summary and it was an easy choice to choose to read the book.  I requested it, and I was excited when I found out that I was accepted.  I was quick to pick it up, and pretty quickly I was drawn in by the story.  The nice thing about this story was that it had a lot of layers, and just when you thought you had it figured out, something new and excited happened that made you realize there was more to the story.

I have to admit that when I read the summary, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the story was about, and I should give a trigger warning for rape in this book, and I was right on one level.  But then there were way more layers to the story than I had expected, and I enjoyed that because it made the story unique and unpredictable.

However, it still wasn't my favourite thing I've ever read.  The way that the story was formatted, which is something that I hope will be fixed in the final copy, was occasionally jarring.  The transitions between time and locations jumps were often incredibly abrupt with no formatting clues to help you understand that there was a bit of a jump that just happened, and occasionally I had to re-read to make sure that I fully understood what had happened and how Clara had gone from point A to point B.  Additionally, some of the writing felt a bit cliche in places.  There were a few points where I noticed that sort of cliche "I let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding" type moments, and I had to roll my eyes at that.  I also felt that some of the dialogue was a bit awkward.

Ultimately, the story kept me reading.  I wanted to know what happened.  You know the basics of it, that Emily killed Griffin and that Clara knew why she did it, but you don't know the exact circumstances.  Those details are revealed gradually throughout the story by reading about what is happening Clara's life in the current timeline, starting four months after Emily murdered Griffin and was arrested, and from the time before the murder.  The switching back and forth between the two timelines was a really great way to tell the story.  Deanna Cameron revealed information when I needed it, and teased just enough to make me want to keep reading.

As a character, Clara is really interesting and relatable.  Her motivations and reasons for acting the way she does were really easy to understand.  However, some of the other characters fell a little flat.  Emily, the sister/murderer, had a lot of potential but I wished that Cameron had done a little more with her and maybe dropped a few more hints.  Or maybe they were there and I just didn't pick up on it.  Griffin was an intensely disturbing character, and I was impressed with his characterization.  I also really loved Kolby as a character.  He had a certain unexpected depths.  I was less keen on Aniston.

I feel the need to come back to the trigger warning.  There is a fairly detailed rape scene in this book, and it is revisited several times in the character's memories.  It's not something that triggers me normally, but this scene was very detailed and I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it, until I acknowledged that it has this major part of the story that could potentially really hurt someone.  So if rape and sexual assault is something that bothers you, I would really suggest skipping this one.  There are so many books out there, please find one that isn't going to harm you.

That being said, I do recommend this book.  Yes, the writing wasn't my favourite, but I found the story compelling and I really wanted to know what happened and how it was going to play out.  The story felt original and interesting, and it played with some cool ideas.  It's not without problems, but it's definitely worth giving a try.

Thank you again to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.

5 enthusiastic stars. Thanks to @Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this stunning novel. Wow what a ride! This starts out almost like a romance, shy girl finally gets attention of boy next door but thing do a 180 very very quickly and the boy next door is not all he seems to be... but then again neither is anyone else in this book. Kudos to this author for delving into a more difficult less seen side of domestic violence. I could literally not put this book down. The characters were well developed and so very like-able. The story line raced start to finish with twists and turns and jaw dropping moments.The perfect amount of detail to make the story line horrific at times but not so much it made the book vulgar or overly disturbing. An absolutely unforgettable book. I hope to see more from this author soon!

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
(“What Happened That Night” has some intense sexual assault scenes that may be triggering for some readers. My review, however, does not).
Oh Deanna Cameron, where you have been all my life? “What Happened That Night” has everything I didn’t know I was missing. Female psychopaths, murder, sibling relationships and sexual assault are just some of the topics in Cameron’s gritty, intense and powerful new novel.
When golden boy Griffin Tomlin is found dead, the entire community is in shock. But his neighbour Clara knows that Griffin was not the all-around good boy that everyone else saw. When her sister, Emily, is charged in the death of Griffin, Clara is soon battling with guilt, isolation and grief until some unexpected friends decide to investigate for themselves. Did Emily really kill Griffin? Was Clara somehow to blame? What secrets was her sister hiding?
“What Happened That Night” is told in two different timelines, alternating between “before” Griffin was killed, and the aftermath. The story is told from Clara’s perspective exclusively, and although the shocking twists are kept secret until the end, most of the novel’s storyline is revealed in a slow release of suspense and tension that will keep you turning the pages. Although graphic, the plot has some very powerful and thought-provoking themes that, as mentioned above, may be triggering for some, however they are so important to the plot, and they will stick with you.
This is one of those novels that actually keeps you guessing, and I ran through various alternatives before the true ending was revealed. The ending was well developed and even had some plausibility in it, which made the outcome satisfying and reassuring.
Personally, I wanted more Emily. I wanted more of her thought process, both before, during and after the trial, but that is just due to my personal obsession with psychopathology. “What Happened That Night” still provided the addicting thrill ride that I so desperately needed.
Cameron started this novel on the novel-sharing site, Wattpad, and I am beyond thrilled that she brought it into the world. This novel was so unexpected for me as I did not anticipate enjoying this novel so much. Now, I cannot wait to enjoy more of Cameron’s novels, and I highly encourage her to release some of her others into the world.

This is one of the best YAs I've read this year! This story is so, so heartbreaking and complicated....just when I thought I had the main character, Clara, all figured out, a new layer to the story would emerge.

Overall, this was an extremely well-written story that truly handled a lot of difficult topics such as sexual assault, crime, strained familial relationships, drama, and more with absolute finesse. I was so impressed with how the characters became so well-developed and multifaceted as the story moved along. Very impressive read!

As my first YA thriller, I was hesitant about whether I would enjoy a young adult style book. As soon as I began the first chapter, I was completely hooked. Even though the characters are young, they’re completely relatable and I found myself thinking about my own high school days (plays, dating, parties, etc.).

This book does deal with powerful themes including rape, but the writing is both compelling and tasteful. This story also switches back and forth between the past and future and recounts a story of rape and murder as told from the main character’s perspective. The themes are heavy and without giving too much away, you’re really not sure who is the more sinister character in this story until the very end. I honestly thought I had it figured out, but discovered I was way off. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars and would highly recommend reading it.

Wow.... while this book was very difficult to read I am glad I did. In it very difficult topics are explored in detail. There were often times that i wanted to put the book down and walk away because of what was happening but I couldn't leave Clara alone. She really began to feel like someone I could know.
Very well written a paced. Very few complaints. The main one would be the spacing of the sections. Maybe because it was an ARC download, the separate sections of the story has zero spacing at times. I assume a flaw in the file formatting. So while you’re really engrossed in the story, suddenly it jumps hours or days with no warning. There was a lot of having to back up and reread to make sure i didn’t miss the transition.

Thank you the NetGalley and the publisher for the E-arc copy of the novel #WhatHappendedThatNight.
A dark and overwhelming novel that seems pretty straightforward, but as you read it the mystery becomes twisted and dark. A definite must read for anyone who likes dark, thrillers filled with suspense. It can be slow in place, but it does build the emotional depth with the slower pace. If you have a hard time with sexual assault or rape being discussed I suggest you skip this book. It is a major part of the plot and was hard to stomach.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

Life as Clara knows it ends the night of the Super Bowl. However, it is only after her next door neighbor, Griffin is murdered, by her sister no less, that things spiral far from what she expected. Why did Emily kill Griffin? Who can be trusted? And how, as the world changes all around her, will Clara find friendship and love?

This is a complex, nuanced story that deals in pain and confusion. The themes can be triggering, but they are handled with care. There are parts that hurt to read, and I ache for the young girl in the story, but these parts give the novel its poignancy.

Darkness and light are balanced well in this book, as are the surprise twists and turns. Truly a great book!

This was a great YA mystery that’s packed with drama, twists and a little bit of romance. The mystery isn’t quite what you might think when you first pick up the book. Right from page one, we know that Clara’s neighbor, Griffin has been killed. Shortly after that ominous night… we find out that Clara’s older sister, Emily has been charged with Griffin’s murder.

The mystery of the novel is the answer to the question why did Emily kill Griffin? And that story unravels slowly throughout this novel. Cameron has written a fast-paced story that still keeps the reader hooked by not revealing everything too quickly.

Clara is a complex character. She was fairly close to her older sister before she was arrested, but afterward, she is clearly struggling with the weight of the entire situation. When she befriends Kolby (Griffin’s best friend) Clara’s story becomes ever more complex. How can she be friends with Griffen’s best friend after what happened? The reality is that Kolby is one of the only people at school that will even speak to Clara.

Nothing is what it seems in this story and that’s what makes it such an interesting read. I highly recommend this novel… with the caveat that it’s mature subject matter.

Wow wow wow! This book is intense. Date rape is emotional and traumatizing especially when you’re a teenage girl and think you’re in love. This book is very relatable to a large portion of the female population. It touches on very heavy duty topics but doesn’t overwhelm and burden you with them. You want to turn the page, you must know what happens and when you find out it’s not what you expected at all. I enjoyed the twists and turns in this book and did not want to put it down. Although a tough subject matter well written and a really great book. Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC.

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. This story takes you on a wild roller coaster ride. It was incredible. I loved how I did not see any of that coming. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in thrillers/mysteries. Everyone should read this book!

OH WOW!
This book!! I don't know where to start!

Deanna Cameron really knows how to suck you in to a story! I was hooked!
Despite the heavy content, I found this book such a quick, easy read! I really enjoyed the authors writing style.

So, this book does get quite heavy. Clara's sister, Emily, is arrested for the murder of Griffin, their neighbour and Clara's lifelong crush. There are also sexual assault scenes/ themes throughout the story. This is a really heavy and emotional book, but, I highly recommend it to everyone!

I adored most of the characters in this book. Clara and Aniston were definitely my favourites. I wasn't sure about Aniston to begin with, she's perky, full on and researching why Emily killed Griffin. I loved watching their friendship develop. I was also happy to see Clara's personal growth throughout the book.

I would have loved to learnt more about Emily and Griffin, they are such intriguing characters! To begin with, I adored Emily, even though she was arrested for murder. However, as the layers of the story are peeled back it is truly terrifying to realise how you can know someone well, but not really know them at all. That is all I am going to say because I don't want to give anything away!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for sending me a copy of this book. This has in no way affected my views or opinions of the book or the content of my review

I usually read fantasy but I started to read this book and could not put it down. I feel so bad for Clara holding onto a secret like that and then when she finally comes out with it alot of people don't believe her. She wants to believe her sister Emily did this to protecter her but later plot twist her sister didnt it for other reason. Never heard of this author but I'll be looking for more

Clara’s sister Emily has been charged with the murder of their neighbor, a boy who was Clara’s crush. But golden boy Griffin is not all that golden, and when he begins to terrorize Clara, Emily takes action. This novel, initially presented on Wattpad, is told in two parts with Clara as the narrator. TW for graphic sexual assault and murder. I am grateful to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my review.

I read this entire novel in one sitting. Initially, I thought it was a simple, straightforward YA mystery---like many I've read before---and it very much was not what I thought it would be. I don't want to spoil this for other readers, but Cameron outdid herself with this story.

Beginning with the investigation of the murder of a neighbor and the arrest of the protagonist's sister as a suspect, the assumptions you might make about this story could be right. Mine definitely were, and I found a soul-sister in Clara and her experiences, feeling her emotions as if they were my own, as her story unraveled. However, underneath the expected layers of horrifying trauma and fraught relationships, new layers emerged that were completely unexpected. Riddled with twists that you don't see coming and complex, unexpected relationships and connections, What Happened That Night had me hooked until the very end. This dark and horrifying novel explored a different angle on the typical murder-mystery that isn't often seen, and I most definitely appreciated it.

I know it is unlikely, but if there were ever a novel exploring the aftermath of this story, how it impacts the characters far in the future, I would love to read it. I feel like this story has even more potential now that it has been told.

A perfect reminder to the Teenage/YA group that everything (or everyone) is not always as it seems.

Griffin, the "Golden Boy" of high school, who Clara has had a crush on "forever", is found dead. Being as his family lives across the street from Clara and her family, word spreads quickly.

Within 3 months, Clara's older sister, Emily, is arrested for Griffin's murder.

Clara begins a friendship with Kolby (Griffin's best friend) and a new girl at school (who is a detective wannabe),
Aniston.

We see, through intertwining "before" and "now', how relationships develop and how relationships are lost. Emily tells Clara that she is responsible for Griffin's death but the reader is taken through a maze that somehow doesn't always add up. Just when you think you have figured it all out - a wrench is thrown into the works. A fine read.

A great, fast-paced thriller! Highly recommend!

Many Thanks to Wattpad Books and NetGallery for a great read!

What a thrill ride of a book! So twisty and utterly unputdownable! I felt like I was whiplashed after every chapter revealed more and more aspects to the mystery. A multiple narrative between murder victim Griffin, suspect Emily and her little sister Clara just really gave you an amazing perspective on all aspects of the mystery behind Griffin's death. The mystery was so well thought out and plotted I couldn't get enough. I need more thriller books like this! It has definitely became a favorite

What a thriller. This book captured me from the beginning til the end. Every character was written beautifully and the story will leave you wanting more. Really great book.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I could not put down this book. It was so interesting and the writing was great. I will definitely be recommending this to customers at my work!

I love love LOVE What Happened That Night! What a twist to this story I did not expect. I highly recommend it. I hope Miss Cameron comes releases something new in the near future. I would be one of the first to order it if she does.

Rape is always a tough topic to both write and read about. In What Happened That Night, we met Clara, the narrator of the story, but more importantly, the victim. We also learn that Clara's older sister Emily has been arrested and is currently in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Griffin Tomlin, their neighbor but also our suspect in Clara's rape. What seems cut and dry (big sister learns of little sister's rape and takes out her revenge on the suspect in the form of murder) as we go through the story quickly takes a turn when we learn not only has Emily murdered Griffin, but may also be responsible for the death of a missing young Buffalo woman named Elizabeth Monner, who is found to have been buried in Clara's father's garden. It is only through her friend and fellow classmate, school journalist/investigative reporter Aniston that they figure out her identity. We learn that Emily had a thing for Griffin yet he constantly rejected her while fawning over Clara instead. This made Emily's green eyed monster show its ugly head and the jealousy played into his murder. Did Emily act alone or is there something more sinister behind the murders and rape? This one is a must read to find out!

Very emotional book. At first it started off slow and then I read 2/3 of it in one day! I couldn’t put it down. It was very emotional and I feel like it got in pretty deep about rape culture. How men can mistreat women and can leave them feeling so vulnerable and at fault for the mans actions. I was surprised that Emily was just as vile or even more so than griffin. I wasn’t expecting that at all. I really enjoyed this read. There was some parts though that were a little hard to follow with time jumps and I wonder if it was changed during editing but some parts were confusing

This book was so captivating that I read it myself and then passed it along to a friend to read because it was absolutely perfect for spooky season and for someone who doesn't like SUPER SUPER hardcore thrillers. So thank you for satisfying both me, someone who loves it hardcore, and my friend, who is easily scared of children with sheets over their heads calling themselves ghosts.

Clara Porterfield’s next door neighbor, Griffin Tomlin, is dead and her sister killed him. Her family is turmoil as her sister, Emily, is in jail awaiting trial. Both parents are falling apart slowly as her mother spends her time in the garden and her father is adamant of Emily’s innocence and won’t listen to anyone who has even a wisp of doubt.
Clara tells the story in before the murder and the aftermath of when her sister was arrested. What made Emily kill the boy next door? Clara is drowning from guilt and unanswered questions that keep dogging her sister’s innocence and potential motives. I would love to read Emily’s side of the story and thought process.
The suspense and tension was a slow burn. Every action has a reaction and the in the end you see how each person kept knocking into each other and careening out of control. Excellent page-turner that held my attention!

ARC provided by the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review

I can not believe this is a watt pad author. This was in very enjoyable book. I would love to read more from this author. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

I found that when I was reading this book, I wanted to read on. Whenever I stopped reading, I was looking forward to getting back to the story because I wanted to find out the truth. This book is all about finding the truth and awkward friendships. There is little doubt about whodunnit but you still feel compelled to read on, just in case. This book does tackle the subject of rape and abuse but it doesn’t go into particularly graphic detail but I wouldn’t recommend it for middle school aged children. The main character, Clara, is instantly likeable and young people will relate to how she has to navigate her life. It is simply written but has enough draw to make you want to read on, as all good books should.

*I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I thought that it was going to be a neatly wrapped up story, and instead it was a twisty book that kept me on my toes until the very end. I know that this is a YA novel, however I would definitely recommend that younger teens be kept away from it due to some of the graphic descriptions of the content. I noticed a few typos in the document, but it was nothing that couldn't be fixed before printing. All in all I would definitely recommend this book to both older teen and adult readers.