About the book
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.
- A Gripping Social Media Thriller: One viral story has already condemned a man. But the truth is buried in memories Genevieve doesn’t have.
- Amnesiac Protagonist: She was behind the wheel when her boyfriend, a teen music idol, was killed. The only problem? She can’t remember a single thing about the crash.
- High-Stakes YA Mystery: As fragments of that night return, Genevieve must face a terrifying possibility: that the entire internet is wrong, and the person responsible for Dallas’s death is her.
- Online Vigilante Justice: A compelling look at how public outrage, online shaming, and cyberbullying can create a narrative that’s impossible to escape—even if it’s a lie.
Editions of This Is How It Happened
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062379931
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062379955
Read an Excerpt
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.
- A Gripping Social Media Thriller: One viral story has already condemned a man. But the truth is buried in memories Genevieve doesn’t have.
- Amnesiac Protagonist: She was behind the wheel when her boyfriend, a teen music idol, was killed. The only problem? She can’t remember a single thing about the crash.
- High-Stakes YA Mystery: As fragments of that night return, Genevieve must face a terrifying possibility: that the entire internet is wrong, and the person responsible for Dallas’s death is her.
- Online Vigilante Justice: A compelling look at how public outrage, online shaming, and cyberbullying can create a narrative that’s impossible to escape—even if it’s a lie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is How It Happened about?
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.
- A Gripping Social Media Thriller: One viral story has already condemned a man. But the truth is buried in memories Genevieve doesn’t have.
- Amnesiac Protagonist: She was behind the wheel when her boyfriend, a teen music idol, was killed. The only problem? She can’t remember a single thing about the crash.
- High-Stakes YA Mystery: As fragments of that night return, Genevieve must face a terrifying possibility: that the entire internet is wrong, and the person responsible for Dallas’s death is her.
- Online Vigilante Justice: A compelling look at how public outrage, online shaming, and cyberbullying can create a narrative that’s impossible to escape—even if it’s a lie.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Is How It Happened?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes
Where can I read a sample of This Is How It Happened?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062379931
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Is How It Happened?
Paula Stokes
Who is the Publisher of the book This Is How It Happened?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Is How It Happened is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062379931) and ebook(ISBN 9780062379955)
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