It Happens All the Time

A Novel

By: Amy Hatvany

Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne

“Bravely sheds light on sexual assault and consent. In alternating perspectives friends Tyler and Amber recount an alcohol-fueled night that changed the course of their lives.” –Us Weekly

From master storyteller Amy Hatvany—whose writing has been hailed as “gripping and emotionally honest” (Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times betselling author)— comes a compelling story about friendship and consent, perfect for “fans of Jodi Picoult or Diane Chamberlain” (Library Journal).

I want to rewind the clock, take back the night when the world shattered. I want to erase everything that went wrong.

Amber Bryant and Tyler Hicks have been best friends since they were teenagers—trusting and depending on each other through some of the darkest periods of their young lives. And while Amber has always felt that their relationship is strictly platonic, Tyler has long harbored the secret desire that they might one day become more than friends.

Returning home for the summer after her college graduation, Amber begins spending more time with Tyler than she has in years. Despite the fact that Amber is engaged to her college sweetheart, a flirtation begins to grow between them. One night, fueled by alcohol and concerns about whether she’s getting married too young, Amber kisses Tyler.

What happens next will change them forever.

Told “with nuance and compassion” (Kirkus Reviews) in alternating points of view, It Happens All the Time is “a compulsory read for men and women” (Redbook) that will “consume you, drawing you into the very real plight of the main characters and leaving you hoping for a better future for us all” (Buzzfeed).

Engrossing

This book definitely captivated me. Perfect book to be done in two voices, literally. Made me really think and feel, about something I fortunately have not experienced firsthand.

Great treatment of a difficult subject

Balanced treatment of a difficult, complex subject. Didnt sacrifice character development. Not preachy. The male narrator wasnt my fave for this book. He had a kind of milquetoast manner that didnt seem to fit the character. The female narrator was a better fit. Overall a great book. Rexommended.

Frustrated

My feelings about this book can't be explained in a few words. Suffice it to say since I do not want to be cursed at by a hundred women on this site, I'll refrain from being very specific. My parents taught me to take responsibility for my own actions. I don't think the author appropriately represented both sides of this complex issue. Frustrating! Extremely frustrating!

It’s okay.

I did not like the voice of Kirby heyborne and just the characters seemed kinda pathetic however I do appreciate the message of the story.

Heartbreaking

This book was heartbreaking for me. I enjoyed the story, but it saddened me about what resulted between the two main characters. What's even sadder is that this really happens all the time. The title of the book is so appropriate.