Thank you for the ARC!

As a concept, I loved this story. It was giving Freaky Friday which I LOVE. I also really liked how it started off as insta-love (which I usually am not a fan of) and slowly chagned to a forced proximity, slow burn romance. I also really liked how their relationship wasn't made to be strange because of the all the outer factors (them being in each others bodies), you could see the attraction build but not be simply weird.

Overall, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the opportunity!

Many thanks to Netgalley, W.W. Crown and the author for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have never been so eager to get my hands on a companion book in this genre as for this one. Serena Otaki is my soul animal, my twin flame, we just get each other okay?

So for people who have not read Ghosted (book 1), what are even reading (kidding!! read anything you want to read but also go an dread Ghosted! Thank you). This book follows the story of Serena Otaki, the quirky, nerdy, theoretical physicist best friend of our Jillian from again Ghosted!! (get the hint?). Serena works with LHC at CERN in Geneva and has what she calls a happening interesting Chaotic life.

Serena does not believe in love and when she has a night of absolute passion and sparks with one uptight (but tender) Henry Joules, makes her doubt her notions on Love, everything comes to a halt. Even worse when she figures out Henry is her new boss and she has to see him everyday. The tensions are at a high until an atmospheric event (or cosmic if I may) cause them to switch bodies - A SOUL SWITCH. As you can imagine, chaos ensue. Not to mention we are talking about a Sarah Ready book here - so cue all possible forms of drama everywhere family, friends, ex'es - every single one leading to a happening dramatic beautiful photo finish ending.

Also I read this book through both and e-book which added to the enjoyment factor. The narrator's did a bloody brilliant job and drama was well conveyed.

I will recommend this book to anyone who is looking for some laughs, some tenderness, along with nerdy quirky over the top characters.

This is a 3.5 for me. I enjoyed the writing a lot. It was smart and witty. I loved the little images and scribbles that helped us visualize everything. I also listened to this on audiobook for part of it and the visuals do not translate well to audio, so i highly recommend reading the physical book.

Over all I liked the characters, I do wish it was dual POV because seeing Henry's side would have been so fun knowing he was in love with her the whole time. Im annoyed he was made a virgin but also was amazing at sex during a one-night stand and also had a girlfriend for a long time who was willing suddenly to take her top off when seeing him again. It felt a little disjointed in that aspect of the story line.

I did read this in one day because I couldn't put it down.

4.5 Stars
I loved this Freaky Friday style romance in the Stem world.
It starts off with a love at first sight one night stand between Serena and Henry who meet at a bar in Geneva, Switzerland when Serena gets stuck to a booth. At the end of the night she freaks out and leaves because she doesn't want to love anything other than physics and he is also her new boss at the Hadron Collider.
Fast forward 400+ days and they still work together in a weird neutral zone with minimal contact. This is when a freak accident has them swapping bodies and having to pretend to be each other during key life moments.
This story was an emotional ride, it had its funny moments but also a few heartbreaking moments throughout.
There is a lot of science talk in this book that reminds me how much I don't understand about physics and also a fixation about it being almost 2 years since they met when the timeline was set at only being 400 something days since they met.
I'm excited to read other books in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley.com for eARC copy.

A great audio from Sarah Ready. Loved the audio version of this book and am totally excited for the next one! Great audio narration as well.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

OK, so I'm going to be completely honest here - I did not read the ARC of this book until it had already been released but I promise I have a good defence!

Ghosted was my favourite book of 2023. I told everyone I know to read it, I gushed about it to people who aren't even interested and I thought about it approximately 738496 times after I'd finished it. So, obviously, I was absolutely stoked for Switched but, also, so so worried that it wouldn't be as good. The longer I put of reading it, the less chance I have of being disappointed, right?

I will say that this book was anything but a disappointment. While I didn't love it as much as I loved Ghosted, it was still an incredible read. Henry and Serena are both so interesting and compelling and it was so good to see Jillian and Daniel again too.

Admittedly, if I hadn't loved Ghosted so much, I may not have requested the ARC as I'm not really sure how I feel about "body swap" romances. This is one of those books that is so well written that it completely changes how I feel about a certain trope.

My only regret is that I didn't read this sooner. This whole series is just top tier and I can't wait until Fated is out!!

Tropes:
• Body swap
• Forced proximity
• STEM romance
• Love at first sight

I wasn't sure what to expect with this romcom meets STEM-romance meets fantasy, but it was quite enjoyable. A little too much science which in the end didn't explain the switch but a quick and interesting read nonetheless. Thank you, Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback

Switched has a really interesting premise but it gets way too bogged down in science talk for the average reader. The idea is that the two main characters meet cute at a bar, have a one night stand and its love immediately, but then the girl gets scared of her feelings and makes up how she doesn't care and of course he is now her boss. There is a time jump, an accident at the Haldron collider and bam they have switched places Freaky Friday style. At first its cute and a bit juvenile but then it feels almost creepy at times and heartbreaking when they cannot speak to their families as themselves during major life events. Eventually the story works itself out but there was so much science stuff that it took me out of the main storyline.

I adore Sarah Ready so much. She is hands down an AUTOBUY author for me.
Every book I've read leaves me in fits of giggles. The banter, the cute exchange between the MCs. She does it so well.

Switched is a Freaky Friday inspired storyline, and it definitely held up to the icon role, that was brought to life many years ago. It is truly an iconic movie, and therefore I had high expectations going into this book. I was surprising NOT disappointed.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

At the story's beginning, I was a little put off by all the scientific talk and the copious amounts of footnotes. Thankfully they lessened as the story progressed. I found myself laughing out loud a lot, especially after the main characters swapped bodies. I particularly laughed at a scene where our hero in his female body has his first 'monthly'. There were many funny scenes where each character had to deal with life in the opposite gender body. Although very funny, the story isn't just a comedy, the romance in it is beautiful. There were some very sentimental moments where both characters interacted with their families. There was a lot of soul-searching.

I had no idea how the story would end, whether the characters would be able to return to their bodies, and if they could, would have their happy ending. What started as a slow-burning story that I wasn't sure I would like, ended up being one which I loved and would I listened to the audiobook of Switched by Sarah Ready. The narration by two people was decent although the male narrator had a smaller part in reading than the female.

At the story's beginning, I was a little put off by all the scientific talk and the copious amounts of footnotes. Thankfully they lessened as the story progressed. I found myself laughing out loud a lot, especially after the main characters swapped bodies. I particularly laughed at a scene where our hero in his female body has his first 'monthly'. There were many funny scenes where each character had to deal with life in the opposite gender body. Although very funny, the story isn't just a comedy, the romance in it is beautiful. There were some very sentimental moments where both characters interacted with their families. There was a lot of soul-searching.

I had no idea how the story would end, whether the characters would be able to return to their bodies, and if they could, would have their happy ending. What started as a slow-burning story that I wasn't sure I would like.

I really wanted to enjoy this one a lot more, I thought the premise of this book was really fun, I loved the idea of a Freaky Friday type romance. I also love seeing women in STEM representation (as I often can relate to the FMC) but I think there was just way too many explanations of physics concepts and I found myself constantly skimming through them. It felt like it was overshadowing the plot/romance for me.

Switched is a fun book with a swapped body story(which you don't see every day) with some science thrown in.

Serena is a free spirit and her colleague, Henry, is a tight ass. They had a one night stand before she discovered he was her boss. They both work at the Hadron Collider and end up switching bodies after an electrical storm. Them being in the other's body is pretty funny with getting used to new body parts. They have to understand each other and how they tick so I liked that added part.

I did kind of glaze over certain parts. I like science but there was a lot of it in this book. The book got a lot more interesting at the end and I kept reading to see what would happen.

Sarah Ready gets into the character and does not leave loose ends. If you like science with a nice romantic twist, this is a book for you.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Ready and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book. This review is my own opinion.

📈Final Rating: 3.3 out of 5 🌟🌟🌟


💕Would you recommend this book?
Yes! It’s cute.


🪶Favorite Quote:
“I’ll always want you. We’re like binary stars— we’re bound tight. Gravity keeps us orbiting each other.”


🌶️ Spice Level: 🔥
Very tame, but definitely more for young adults.

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Rating Rubric:
🌟 Horrible - “Why did I even waste my time?”
🌟🌟 Unimpressed - It could have been better.
🌟🌟🌟 Good/Average- I would recommend this, but nothing was too out of the ordinary; it’s what’s expected.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Great! - There were some good surprises, but not enough to blow my mind.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Outstanding - Above & Beyond, It left me wanting more and thinking more about it.
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📝Writing Style: 4/5
The writing is organized and does break down the fourth wall in some parts of the book. I love the cute drawings and diagrams included and the use of footnotes. The diction was also not difficult to understand. I wish we got more of Henry’s perspective but we only “see” one chapter of it.


🗺️Plot: 3/5
The title of the book & synopsis is very straight forward— the characters switch bodies. It reminds me of Freaky Friday and The Hot Chick but with minor science involved. There’s no real “conflict” or “villain” in the plot, except internal conflict with the main character. The plot is nothing new to the romance-comedy world and is predictable, but it is very light hearted and a cute feel-good read. I love how they made the characters British and American, so we get a scene when they’re learning each other’s accents!


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Characters: 3/5
The main female character (Serena) is definitely the one going through internal conflict when it comes to love. We do see her character development near the end of the book.
The main male character… he was a sweetheart. I didn’t see much growth in him though, except getting to understand Serena as they switched bodies.

I feel like there could have been more backstory for him. We get more of Serena’s backstory, since she is one-dimensional at first (all about her hard core love for astronomy and physics).

I also didn’t get some closure with Lorna and that situation with Henry. I would love to know how Serena and Henry were like with each other’s families in their “normal bodies.”


🗯️Overall Impression:
Predictable, but this is a cute and light read! I loved the diagrams shown in the book and the use of footnotes to break down the fourth wall. There wasn’t too many scientific terminology, and just enough comedy-romance to make you laugh and feel giddy.

It was an enjoyable read. As a STEM girlie I was excited to read a book where the FMC is a brilliant badass physicist. It's Freaky Friday, but with a romantic element, what's not to like? I did enjoy the STEM content, although I'm not sure some people would agree. I'm also a sucker for a one-night stand turned lovers trope, so this book was right up my alley.

The whole concept was fascinating and parts where they were figuring out the nuances of their "new bodies" were hilarious. I only wish men would be able to experience menstrual cramps at least once in their lives to be able to understand what we women have to go through every month, but I digress. Overall, the book was fun and quirky, although I enjoyed the first book Ghosted a bit more than this one.

Such a cute romance book!! I’m not usually into these kinda books but I’m glad I read this one. I’ll have to Check out other books by the author

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for this advance copy

Serena & Henry's meet cute was the stuff of Romcom GOLD! This was our first read of Sarah Ready books, and her writing had us from the beginning, the story was a cute and quirky take on a Freaky Friday - Romance Version EPIC! The love making, the moments, the banter, just obsessed. I have to say the switch these two characters made, in my opinion helped make the story what it is. The characters learned so much about one another when they were each out, the secrets and the craziness that occurs. Just loved it! Thank you Sarah for the LOLs and the aww yay love moments.

Tropes:
» Insta love
» Women in stem
» One night stand
» Forced proximity
» Fake dating

Thank you to W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this book and to listen to an advance copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

4.1 rounded down to 4/5.

Sarah Ready's "Switched" delivers a delightful blend of romantic comedy and science fiction, offering readers a fresh take on the classic body-switching trope. Set against the backdrop of the Large Hadron Collider and filled with witty banter and unexpected twists, this novel is a charming and entertaining read from start to finish.

At its heart, "Switched" tells the story of Serena Otaki and Henry Joules, two individuals whose lives couldn't be more different. Serena, the free-spirited Californian physicist, and Henry, the uptight British scientist, find themselves thrust into an extraordinary situation when a mysterious electric storm causes them to switch bodies. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming exploration of identity, love, and the complexities of relationships.

One of the novel's standout features is its clever use of humor, which is infused into every aspect of the story. From Serena and Henry's initial shock at finding themselves in each other's bodies to their humorous attempts to navigate their new lives, the novel is filled with laugh-out-loud moments that keep the reader thoroughly entertained.

While the premise may seem fantastical, Ready grounds the story in relatable emotions and experiences, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a deeper level. Despite their differences, Serena and Henry are both endearing and multifaceted characters, and their journey of self-discovery is both compelling and heartfelt.

The pacing of the novel is well-executed, with the plot picking up momentum as the story unfolds. While the heavy use of footnotes may initially be distracting, they ultimately add an additional layer of humor and depth to the narrative.

However, one minor drawback is the lack of a fully explained rationale behind the body switch, leaving some questions unanswered. Additionally, some readers may find Serena's tendency to compare emotions to scientific theories or experiments a bit unbelievable.

Overall, "Switched" is a delightful rom-com that offers a fresh and entertaining twist on the body-switching trope. With its charming characters, witty humor, and heartfelt moments, it's a must-read for fans of romantic comedies and science fiction alike.

I went into this book with a bit of reservation— I wasn’t sure if I would like a “Freaky Friday” esque book with a male and female, but it worked! Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised! It got to a point where I couldn’t put it down and just wanted to devour it! It goes beyond switching bodies, and has such a lovely message about love. I definitely recommend this book!

Switched delivers a lighthearted escape of classic body-swap comedy with a dash of science fiction. The premise is undeniably fun: Serena, a free-spirited physicist, and Henry, her uptight colleague, find themselves inhabiting each other's bodies after a freak electrical storm. The body-swap premise creates hilarious situations as Serena and Henry navigate each other's worlds. However, the story follows a familiar rom-com formula, with well-worn tropes and predictable plot points. Serena and Henry fall into classic opposites-attract stereotypes, which feel one-dimensional. The initial scientific intrigue fades as the focus shifts entirely to the romance, but it lacks the charm and sweetness of Ghosted. Serena and Henry are finely written characters, but they lack the necessary chemistry to overlook the predictable plot.