This Is How It Happened

by Paula Stokes

On Sale: 07/11/2017

This Is How It Happened

by Paula Stokes

On Sale: 07/11/2017

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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.

Critical Praise

“Smartly paced. A sobering exploration of absolution.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The supporting cast of characters is strong. Stokes builds realistic tension with the bombardment of social media, that faceless jury so quick to judge, sentence, and execute. This tragedy wrapped in a compelling mystery will entrance readers.” — Booklist

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062379931
  • ISBN 10: 0062379933
  • Imprint: HarperTeen
  • On Sale: 07/11/2017
  • Pages: 384
  • List Price:21.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying
  • BISAC2 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
  • BISAC3 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure
  • BISAC4 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
  • BISAC5 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

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