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Proof Positive Kindle Edition

by Lucy V Hay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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The unmissable first book in the Intersection series, Proof Positive is the debut YA novel by bestseller Lucy V Hay.

'I’d literally had to try my hardest at everything I’d ever done before now … Study like mad for tests? Check. Take three separate auditions for the netball team? Check. It had even taken me about twenty goes to climb the rope ladder into our old tree house! But this? First time: score!'

On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Lizzie finds herself pregnant: she’s literally days away from her exam results and university beckons around the corner.

The bright Lizzie has big plans, but can she have the life she wanted, with a baby in tow? What will her family and friends say? And what will the baby’s father choose to do ... Stay out of it, or stand by her?

Proof Positive is powerful, pro-choice YA that is perfect for fans of John Green, Judy Blume and Sarah Dessen. Book 1 in the Intersection Series, a teenage character is presented with a dilemma and then ALL the potential ways the situation *might* work out. You, the reader, have the final say ... What would YOU choose, in Lizzie's place?

PRAISE FOR PROOF POSITIVE:

‘Proof Positive is a powerful and utterly absorbing YA book from author Lucy V Hay, which deals with teen pregnancy in a sensitive and thought-provoking way. This is unexpected, and creative storytelling from someone who is expert at plot and pacing. I was gripped from the first page.’
- Rebecca Denton, author of This Beats Perfect and The Punk Factor

‘Proof Positive that Lucy V Hay is an author of our time. Teenage pregnancy needs to be discussed, and this book places it under the spotlight. A from-the-heart story, told with alternative narratives, this would be a perfect book choice for mother and daughter book groups, or high schools, and would guarantee a lively debate.’
- Ruth Dugdall, author of My Sister And Other Liars and The Things You Didn’t See

‘A beautiful, sensitively-written YA novel where Hay effortlessly captures the voice of eighteen-year-old Lizzie, who finds herself pregnant on the eve of her eighteenth birthday. Though aimed at young adults, I defy anyone of any age to read this and not be moved, not learn something, and not have their eyes opened a little wider. I loved the alternative futures in the narrative, so that there was no judgement or suggestion of what Lizzie should or shouldn't do. And the ending was perfect.’
- Louise Beech, author of Maria In The Moon and How To Be Brave

‘If you enjoy teen fiction then you need to read this book. If you don’t enjoy teen fiction, you still need to read this book. I have, and felt every frustrated, tense, joyous, heart-rending, angry, gleeful moment along with Lizzie and her parents, family and friends.’
– Jenny Kane, author of Abi’s House and Another Cup of Coffee
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A fast-paced 'What if...' journey where 'Juno' meets 'Sliding Doors'.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C8H675Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Littwitz Press; 2nd edition (May 28, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4785 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1999855299
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Lucy Hay

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Lucy V. Hay is a script editor, author and blogger who helps writers. She's been the script editor and advisor on numerous UK features and shorts & has also been a script reader for over 15 years, providing coverage for indie prodcos, investors, screen agencies, producers, directors and individual writers. She's also an author, publishing as both LV Hay and Lizzie Fry; Lizzie's latest, THE COVEN, is out now with Sphere Books and LV's debut crime novel THE OTHER TWIN is being adapted by the Emmy-nominated Free@Last TV. Lucy's site at www.bang2write.com has appeared in Top 100 round ups for Writer's Digest & The Write Life, as well as been a UK Blog Awards Finalist and Feedspot's #1 Screenwriting blog in the UK (tenth in the world!).

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LT
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and Authentic
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
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Author Lucy V Hay’s Proof Positive was an exceptionally well written story about teenage Lizzie who discovers she is pregnant and must make a difficult choice that could disrupt her future. Ms Hay’s voice is fresh and authentic. She packs in layers of emotions that reflects the dilemma Lizzie faces and the reactions of her family and boyfriend Mike. This book was recommended to me and now, I wholeheartedly highly recommend it!
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Steph Warren
4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and entertaining teen read
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018
*I received a free ARC of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

In Proof Positive we join Lizzie at a pivotal moment in her life and get to watch all of the different ways that her critical decisions (who to tell?, where to go?, what to do?) could pan out for her.

Interestingly, not one of the possible paths is ‘good’ or ‘bad’. Every consequence has pros and cons to it, which not only reflects the real world but gives the reader pause for thought…perhaps that long-regretted choice might actually have been the best option out of those available at the time, who knows?!

In Lizzie’s case the ringing phone (rather than ‘sliding’ Tube doors) doesn’t just herald different choices but seems to explore different aspects of her personality, and that of those around her. Sometimes she is decisive and confident, and other times submissive and helpless. Sometimes she turns to a loved one for their support and then next time she turns from them resentfully. Sometimes her loved ones are supportive and kind, and other times harsh and domineering. This also rings true to life, as every individual is made up of differing experiences and emotions, and whichever element of our complex psyche is in the driving seat at any one time can have a huge impact on our reactions and the choices we make.

One of my favourite aspects was the exploraition, in flashbacks and snippets, of the relationship between Lizzie’s parents and their family history. The book presents a thorough exploration of different elements of decisions and personal choice, but their story shone through each strand as a constant: a relationship that is imperfect and looks ‘wrong’ when judged externally, but actually works for the couple involved, the ones that count. ‘Whatever works’!

There was a part of me that felt frustrated by the ending. I wanted Lizzie to take the hard lessons learned throughout the pages and apply them (even if unknowingly) to come to the best decision for her. It is arguable that in that respect the ending is perfect and could not have happened any other way. Still, I was left wanting more, and more of a climax, or at least some closure to the emotional journey we took with her.

This book is great for teens and young adults: entertaining and really thought-provoking on the subject of who is in control of our choices and who we can turn to for support along the way.

I sat back down on the closed toilet seat. I knew that the moment I went outside, everything would rush in at me, become real. Everyone would be in my face. I’d have to deal with what others would throw at me. Accusations. Demands. Disappointments. So many people were going to judge me, people I cared about. And even those I didn’t care about were still going to talk about me and somehow that made me suddenly care about what they were going to say.

– Lucy V. Hay, Proof Positive

Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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Sue Wallace
4.0 out of 5 stars A reslly enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
Proof positive by Lucy v Hay.
18 year old Lizzie is about to go to college. But she gets pregnant by her boyfriend Mike what will she do? Will she have it or will she have an abortion. as she struggles with what to do she goes through different scenarios about what would happen.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the story and the characters. Especially Lizzie. I liked her father too. And her mother. There was a lot of what ifs. I liked the ending too. 4*.
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5.0 out of 5 stars There is a clear passion from the author in the story and it is a genuinely heartful book and for that I loved it, the author has brought the story to ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
This is a very well written, though provoking book that I found to be highly addictive!

There is a clear passion from the author in the story and it is a genuinely heartful book and for that I loved it, the author has brought the story to life using her own personal experiences and feelings. We go though all the emotions with Lizzie and I really enjoyed following her story as it progressed through the book.

It has well developed, genuine characters and I loved Lizzie right from the beginning- I cannot imagine having to make a decision like that. Whilst this is aimed as a YA I thoroughly enjoyed it and I certainly don’t class myself as that anymore so I’d say it is a read for YA and above!

Five stars from me – it is an excellent story!
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Mr J A Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about learning to make your own decisions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2018
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Proof Positive is an engaging story about growing up and making your own decisions.

Lizzy the main character is faced with one of life's ultimate decision when she finds herself pregnant. The book then takes us through a number of choices. Till finally Lizzzy comes to her own decision instead of being pushed and pulled by the other people in her life. As she says: "My decision was the right one for me."

Lucy Hay the author does this by showing us a multiverse where many of the choices are taken to there logical conclusion. Each one is a learning step towards that final decision. Even though each timeline seems to have no affect on the others.

The book contains characters that are relatable and sympathetic to the most part. Certainly they are all too human which is a good thing. There actions are consistent with their personalities.
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4.0 out of 5 stars you have to be a good writer. Good
Reviewed in India on July 30, 2018
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To keep a reader engaged without an actual story...you have to be a good writer. Good.
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She Who Hangs Out In Cemeteries
4.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2019
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This story is about the difficult decision a young woman has to make when she is faced with an unexpected pregnancy. Having been faced with an unexpected pregnancy, I could relate. When I fell pregnant for a third time, I knew I couldn’t afford another baby and not being a natural motherly type, the thought of raising three children frightened me. Like Lizzie, I went through all the possible outcomes in my mind. In Proof Positive, we get to experience every way possible Lizzie could play her hand. Although an entertaining work of fiction, HAY has clearly drawn from her own experiences and this gives the story a sense of depth and authenticity. It should be required reading in high schools.
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Morwenna
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2021
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Loved the unusual structure of this novel - a brilliant way of discussing the issues around teen pregnancy. Raw, emotive and thought-provoking. Will be reading more from this author.
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Morris62
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2019
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Very much inspired by the film Sliding Doors, this novel is about choices facing a pregnant teenager. And each choice is explored. As usual, Lucy V Hay keeps her prose tight, vibrant, and creates very human, likeable characters. Highly recommended.
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