A review by samantha_randolph
This is How it Happened by Paula Stokes

4.0

Paula Stokes's latest contemporary examines what it means to be highly connected to social media, what happens when your worst mistake is heard by millions, and facing your past. I love the complex layers to this story, particularly the inclusion of Zion National Park. Stokes masterfully shows how people, especially teens, are connected to nature and the internet (and the pros and cons of both). Genevieve is an excellent protagonist, relatable and realistically flawed. You'll find yourself captured by her story and eager to discover how (and if) Genevieve realizes and owns her mistakes.