Review by Melinda Garza
In
Amy Hatvany's novel, It Happens All The
Time, you quickly become consumed with this emotional and very complex
read. This story has alternating views between Amber and Tyler. Amber and Tyler
are close friends, if not best friends. They have known each other since their
teenage years when Tyler and his parents moved into the neighborhood. A short
time after moving in, his parents divorce and Amber's mom and Tyler's become
confidants. Amber and Tyler also trusted and depended on each other.
After Amber graduates from college, she returns to her childhood home for the summer. She and Tyler spend a lot of time together. One night they attend a party and Amber kisses Tyler but Amber is engaged to her college sweetheart. She always felt like their relationship was just one of friendship but unbeknownst to Amber, Tyler always secretly wished they would be more than just friends. This drunken kiss and what happens next when she says no and he doesn't listen, changes their lives forever and the trust they once shared is shattered.
When rape and the lack of consent in sexual interactions occur, there are dire consequences. How will they live the rest of their lives and understand what happened? Rape and its recovery is a very sensitive and heavy subject and after reading this novel, I would recommend it to all. It is an emotionally wrenching story that opens doors to the conversation of date rape. It is a definite must read!
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About the author:
Amy Hatvany graduated with a degree in
Sociology only to discover most sociologists are unemployed. Soon followed a
variety of jobs – some of which she loved, like decorating wedding cakes;
others which she merely tolerated, like receptionist.
Amy spends most of her time today with
her second and final husband, Stephan. (Seriously, if this one doesn’t work
out, she’s done, kaput, no more husbands.) She stays busy with her two
children, Scarlett and Miles, and her “bonus child,” Anna. Their blended family
also includes two four-legged hairy children, commonly known as Black Lab
mutts, Kenda and Dolcé.
When Amy’s not with friends or family,
she is most likely reading, cooking, or zoning out on certain reality
television shows. Top Chef is a current favorite. She eagerly awaits auditions
for the cast of “Top Author.”
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