Had some good talks about gender and sexuality. Kinda like a take on freaky Friday. It was new and different

I really wanted to like this book. The synopsis held so much promise, but the book failed to deliver as much as I hoped for from it. I enjoyed it well enough, but with a few tweaks it could have been an even more enjoyable read.

DNF at 25%. It's been over three years since I received this ARC. I gave it a go and have decided it is not for me. It interested me then and no longer does now.

I loved the blend of YA and sci-fi in this book. I’m not sure how I feel about Ezra after the initial read, but I loved the body swapping trope!

I have elected not to read and review this book due to time constraints. Thank you for the opportunity.

This book was cute, fun, queer, and goofy. It was also exactly what I needed right now. I loved the characters and was interested by the plot.

This was such a fantastically well-done book! Quirky, unique, and dare I say, STRANGE (in the best way possible), characters. The characterizations in this book were certainly a highlight but Norton also was able to get us truly invested in their friends and family and the trauma surrounding them. I am also impressed with Nortons ability to take sexuality out of the box. Allowing us to see another take on it in this unusual experience of body swapping. Highly engaging!

FREAKY FRIDAY vibe with a few twists. It was a clever way to tell a story about characters who live in today's ever changing world and deal with modern day life struggles like gender identity and acceptance. Fast paced and easy read.

Really enjoyed this book, it was sad, cathartic and relateable. I look forward to reading more from Preston

Preston Norton's Where I End and You Begin is a fun and different take on the Freaky Friday theme which may make you approach viewing any astronomic event with a bit of trepidation.

"My excuse was that I was an antisocial loser with crippling anxiety who had no intention of branching out of my small, sad, pathetic world, thank you very much. I mean, my greatest strength was math, for Christ's sake!"

Ezra has been obsessed with Imogen Klutz since the fourth grade, but as much as he's thought about wanting to be with her, he's never had the courage to make a move. But never before has that weighed on Ezra as much as now, when his fear of asking her to prom has literally given him insomnia. Yet even though he becomes a stuttering buffoon in the presence of this beautiful girl with the gigantic eyebrows, he can't think of anything else he wants more.

His biggest obstacle? Imogen's best friend and near-constant companion, Wynonna Jones. Wynonna, with her blue hair and style that could be described as either "military hippie-core" or "80s vomit-punk," enjoys nothing more than tormenting Ezra every chance she gets. Which of course, leads to Ezra's humiliation and serves as a catalyst for his inability to ask Imogen to prom.

And then one night, when Ezra and his best friend, Holden, plan to watch a total solar eclipse from the roof of their high school—a plan also shared by Imogen and Wynonna—something goes completely awry. Ezra and Wynonna somehow wake up the next morning to find that they have switched bodies. And to make the horror worse, they keep switching back and forth every day. It's a torture neither can believe has been inflicted on them.

When Ezra-as-Wynonna discovers her secret crush on Holden, of all people (probably the person she loves fighting with almost as much as she does Ezra), his desperation gets the best of him, and he and his nemesis make a deal. If Wynonna can help him win over Imogen, Ezra will help her land Holden. Seems pretty straightforward, right?

But with the craziness involved in their body-switching, who is Imogen falling for, Ezra or Wynonna's badass version of Ezra, the guy he wishes he could be? Needless to say, hijinks, mistaken identities, and embarrassing situations ensue.

This was a cute book. Norton, whose first book, Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe, I was definitely a fan of, knows how to create endearing, fun characters who aren't all bravado and confidence. This book got a little silly at times but it had a good heart, and of course, a tremendous amount of suspending your disbelief is required. But the fun definitely was worth the silliness!

NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers provided me with a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!

I want to thank Little Brown Books and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read Where I End and You Begin in advance in exchange for my honest opinion. With that being said I give this book 2.5 stars because it was just an okay book nothing great or special unfortunately. I have to be honest and say I did not care for this book at all. I think this book had all the potential in the world to be great but it just fell flat for me. The characters just didn’t feel authentic and random facts that didn’t add to the story were thrown in. I skipped many of the lengthy descriptions that were added but did not add or take away from the story.

For such an outlandish premise, this could've been a lot worse. I particularly enjoyed what it ended up having to say about sexuality and gender and all of the confusion wrapped up in those feelings and identities. The friendships, particularly between Holden and Ezra, and then between Ezra and Wynonna, were all really well-done and very authentically teen. That being said, there were a ton of weird 80's pop culture references, and the writing wasn't the strongest. While I ended up becoming invested in the characters by the end, it took too long for me to get there.

Heartfelt, engaging, sweet, and easy but thoughtful read. Quick as well. Read it in one plane ride.

Thank you to Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.

This freaky Friday book was great at questioning gender norms as well as family situations. I really enjoyed reading it and looked forward to seeing the different points of view.

I really enjoyed this! A quirky, fun read. My only complaint is that it went a little long, but I enjoyed the characters and the book overall! Well written and engaging.

I absolutely loved this book.

Body swapping is a fun trope, and it's usually milked for the comedic opportunities that arise. Where I End and You Begin definitely made me laugh, but it also addressed the consent, lack of privacy, and sheer awkwardness wonderfully. Also, the romance plots were way more original than I've seen in similar stories.

I couldn't put it down once I started, and ordered it for the library right away.

A big thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy of this book.

Just like in the movie Freaky Friday and 17 again, the swap of characters, I really enjoyed it.

Where I End and You Begin is very moving and ended up being a beautifully rendered story of love, attraction, sexuality, family, and friendship. It's a wildly entertaining read, and I felt that the author did an excellent job of bringing his characters to life, allowing all of them to thrive in their complexity.

What worked for me with this book was the amusement that would ensue if you found yourself not only in the body of the opposite gender but of someone whose personality is night and day different from yours.

I was never confused or overwhelmed by the swapping of characters.

I thought it was interesting how the story follows Ezra but is still able to give a more in-depth inside look into Wynona's life through Ezra swapping bodies with her.

My first time reading from this author, and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you.

I read the first couple of chapters of this book, but then realized that it just wasn't speaking to me or drawing me in. I was unable to finish the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

OK, you just don't mess with Shakespeare.

That's not a full review? Okay, fine. This was really odd to read, with the back and forth body-swapping. It got real trope-y real fast. And it's difficult to come in blank when the characters have such strong names.

And. again, don't mess with Shakespeare. He doesn't need to be remixed or adapted, etc.

I thought I had already finished this book but I guess I never posted this review. I love a good body swap/ freaky Friday ish story, so this was a fresh taste on that trope. I would definitely like to read more by this author.
Overall the book gets a 4/5