This Is How It Happened
This Is How It Happened by Paula Stokes, published by HarperCollins on July 11, 2017, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of online scrutiny and personal accountability. The story follows Genevieve Grace, who awakens from a coma with no memory of the car crash that claimed the life of her boyfriend, Dallas, a popular YouTuber. As she grapples with the aftermath, Genevieve faces the harsh judgments of social media and the media’s portrayal of the incident, which places blame on another driver, Brad Freeman.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship, romance, and peer pressure as Genevieve retreats to her father’s home near Zion National Park to escape the relentless attention. Throughout her journey, she confronts her own memories and the reality of the accident, ultimately seeking to understand her role in the tragic event. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, offering a thought-provoking look at the impact of public perception and the struggle for personal truth.
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The author of Girl Against the Universe and Liars, Inc. plunges readers into a world where the internet is always watching—and judging—in this compelling story about mistakes, repercussions, and online vigilante justice. Perfect for fans of Sarah Darer Littman’s Backlash or Robyn Schneider’s The Beginning of Everything.
After waking up from a coma, Genevieve Grace can’t remember the car crash that killed her boyfriend Dallas, a YouTuber turned teen music idol. Genevieve knows she was driving, but because of what’s been reported in the media, everyone assumes the other driver, Brad Freeman, is guilty. As she slowly pieces together the night of the accident, Genevieve is hit with a sickening sense of dread—what if she’s the one at fault?
While the internet and social media viciously condemn Brad, Genevieve escapes to her father’s house near Zion National Park to hide from curious classmates and intrusive reporters. But she quickly realizes that she can’t run away from the accident. And eventually, she will have to come to grips with what happened…and her role in it.
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