I really enjoyed the story. I expected to get lost a bit in the science, but I didn’t. The characters were well developed and I like how the author pushes gender norms around attachment and intimacy. Highly recommend!

Serena loves her job and wants to keep it like that. When she meets Henry, something shifts inside her, but she shoves it down so her life stays as it is.
Henry meets Serena and falls madly in love with her. Until she dumps him,
Which makes it very hard when Henry starts his new job... as her boss!
Well, but that's not all that shifts in their lives. Some weird sciency thing happens (who knows what!) and suddenly, they have switched bodies!
To go on with their lives, they spend all the time together. Which makes all those feelings start to resurface.

We stay tuned, trying to understand how they will be able to switch again and continue their lives, as they were. But, will they switch back? Or will they stay switched forever?

An interesting and very funny book. The characters are lovable, the side characters bring an extra spark to the story, and there is no way you won't enjoy reading this!

My favorite part was definitely the graphs and Serena's explanations. They brought the book to a higher level of enjoyment.

4.25*

With thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and the author for giving me the chance to review this book.

Sadly switched was a DNF book for me, it sounded like my type of book, (I'm a big fan of body swapping fiction) but I couldn't get past the 4th chapter of this book.

Sorry

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I LOVED this book. and loved is quite an understatement.
I love all things science, all things astronomy, and even more so, all things romance, so as you can guess this book was exactly what I wanted.

the writing style really stood out to me while reading this book. sometimes the author uses run-on sentences to describe setting, which I wasn't the hugest fan of, but I got over it.

the author also breaks the fourth wall, which some others didn't enjoy while reading, but I found it really amusing and fitting for this book. while reading I could almost feel the author's excitement describing all the science behind everything that was going on.

I thought the plot was perfect and well thought out and the atmosphere was just incredible. I truly felt as if I was in this book because of the way the author described everything.

overall, I had an amazing time reading this and if you're a science lover like me, I would suggest you give it a try as well!!💌

thank you so much to netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! all opinions here are my own.

This started out really fun and cute. The ebook even has interactive footnotes.
Serena and Henry are opposites in almost every way but they both like physics and work together. They end up switched into each other's bodies and spend the rest of the book getting to know more about each other's lives and families both in fun times and more serious ones.

This book wasn't what I expected. It was romantic but I thought Henry deserved better than Serena.
The message for most of the book is that being a wife and mom isn’t good enough and means losing yourself, but does change at the end.
There are many references to sex, crude comments, and some open door scenes.

Switched by Sarah Ready was an adorable romcom from start to finish, that picked up (literal) steam as the book progressed. I really enjoyed this light-hearted, quick read, and would definitely seek out the rest of this author’s books (some in the same friend group of this particular book’s plot, which is fun) if I needed a pick-me-up!

While we are immediately introduced to the main character, who is a physicist, I thought some of the physics metaphors were a bit much (though to the author’s credit, it seemed she did a LOT of research to make things as descriptive as possible). I could have done with more world-building and actual character dialogue/interaction than the descriptions of CERN, Switzerland, their workplaces, the characters’ apartments, looks, etc etc. As the story picked up the dialogue and interactions increased, which is where so much of this book really shines! Less of the fussy details and more of the fantastic banter.

While this isn’t what I would consider a steamy romance, it’s definitely not fade-to-black either—maybe more of a fade-to-gray. I also really enjoyed that the author wrote such a strong lead female character and flipped several tropes we tend to see regularly in romance. Love to see it!

While I wouldn’t necessarily read this book over and over again, it’s what I hoped Ali Hazelwood’s STEM romance novels would be for me. Fun, passionate, nerdy main characters who don’t shy away from having personalities on the page, lots of great banter and asides to the reader, and a hint of spice. Super fun!

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I guess I should start by saying that I never read Ghosted. This is my first book from this author, and I was pleased to know that you can read this book without having to read the first one.

Switched is about a physicist who ends up having a one night stand that leads to stronger feelings than she'd care to face. Ultimately, she pretty much cuts off any possible future between the two of them before it can even start. Flashforward and her one night stand is now her boss and they don't get along at all. After an experiment goes wrong, they wake up in each other's bodies and, well, things get interesting from there.

At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about the plot. I was a little iffy on the body-swap as it can sometimes lead to what is and isn't consensual, but I think Sarah did well with it and it never felt too weird or uncomfortable. The two characters lay out guidelines for what they can and can't do, and they were incredibly sincere about their rules.

I won't lie, the beginning of the book wasn't really my cup of tea. Something about it felt a little awkward. I don't know if it was because of the insta-love (which I'm not a fan of at all) or if it was just the characters...Either way, once they swapped bodies, the story got far more interesting. There were a lot of funny moments, and while the tropes used are pretty common in romcoms, I still enjoyed reading them.

I also appreciated all the diagrams/pictures and footnotes. It added to the reading experience in the best kind of way.

If you're an Ali Hazelwood fan and/or like romcoms with a bit of science and a dash of magic, I feel like you'd enjoy this!

4/5 stars!!!!

i'm not gonna lie i went into this book thinking it was going to be a fun little cute romance but boy was i wrong! i mean it is fun and cute but it was also so deep and the love story was just soooo sweet and i loved every second of it.
we follow our main character Serena, aka Ducky, who is very apprehensive of love. she thinks she cannot love two things at once, in this case those two things are her job as a physicist and a man, she is against the whole idea.
in comes Henry, who has his life figured out and ready to settle down, they end up having a meet cute (which is even cuter once you get further into the book but no spoilers here) which leads to a one night stand that has Henry already wanting to confess his love to her.
they both felt that spark, however Serena tries to ignore ignore ignore.
when the two of them suddenly switch body (freaky friday style) they begin to understand one another on such a deep level, which is so fun to read. they can feel each others emotions, see each others memories and have each other's thoughts on certain things. this made for such a great love story and it felt as though they really understood each other on a different level.
soulmate energy!!!!

I thought this was a very fun read. I really liked the science aspect of the story and the writing style felt perfect for the character. The footnotes and sketches made it extra fun and different.
I haven't read the first book in this series (this was my first Sarah Ready book) and it wasn't something I felt like I needed to read and enjoy this book. However you do get to meet the couple from the previous book and I am interested in reading their story now.
Thank you to Netgalley and W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the opportunity to read this book.

I really enjoyed this book, it was really cute and funny. After a one-night stand, and immediately falling in love, Serena and her boss Henry switch bodies. They have to figure out how to pretend to be each other, and in the process, learn about the other and themselves. I liked Serena's journey and character development, but I wished we had a deeper look at Henry. He was in love with Serena from the beginning, and despite pretending like he was indifferent, he remained in love with her the whole time. While we discovered more about Serena and her issue with relationships, Henry as a character felt one-dimensional and there was no real growth from him, other than understanding why Serena is who she is.

The added science element of this book added in some quirks and I enjoyed the diagrams and other mixed media throughout the story. Overall, definitely a cute love story, but I would have loved it to be a little longer in order to delve deeper into characters and histories.

I received the audio of this book actually, and like I said in that review, i really enjoyed the writing and the banter in this book

3.5 / 5 stars - the timeline confused me at first because it referenced jillian not knowing how to speak to men but then she’s later mentioned and married… and i read the first book so figuring out where this landed on the timeline of the series was odd. regardless, a chunk of this was a fun, light hearted read BUT some of the banter was excessive. not to mention some of the thoughts the fmc had as a male were not just weird but weirdly repetitive and shouldn’t have been. if you like a fun read, with a cool plot, this is for you.

"Switched" by Sarah Ready is an entertaining romance mixed with the unexpected. Serena Otaki, a free-spirited Californian, and Henry Joule, an uptight Brit, find themselves inexplicably swapping bodies after an electric storm at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland.

With the familiar Freaky Friday-esque premise, Ready puts her own spin on the trope. The premise sets the stage for a comedy but also for an exploration of identity, love, and relationships. Serena, who revels in her unattached lifestyle and love for physics, finds herself in Henry's meticulously organized world, while Henry grapples with Serena's carefree attitude and messy apartment. As they navigate each other's lives, comedy ensues and beneath the surface, a deeper connection begins to form.

What makes "Switched" stand out is its clever blending of science fiction with romantic comedy. Sarah Ready skillfully weaves together elements of quantum physics and the supernatural to create a unique and engaging story. The humor is witty, and the chemistry between Serena and Henry leaps off the page.


The result is a heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable read that will leave readers rooting for Serena and Henry's unconventional romance.

This was surprisingly fun. I don't know if it will be for all romance reader and because of the body and gender switch. I did enjoy how the characters fell in love beyond just simple attraction. Sarah always has a unique story and this was no different!

Sarah Ready's 'Ghosted #2: Switched' delivers a delightful blend of romance and science with a magical twist. Serena, the carefree physicist, and Henry, the meticulous Brit, collide in an unexpected encounter leading to a body-swapping phenomenon.
Ready skillfully navigates their journey as they grapple with swapped lives and unexpected feelings. The narrative sparkles with humor, romance, and the complexities of human connection.
Switched is a captivating addition to the Ghosted series, offering a fresh take on love and identity. Whether you're a science geek or a hopeless romantic, this charming tale is sure to leave you enchanted.

2/5 ⭐️ (dnf'd at 25%)

This story follows Serena and Henry who are scientists that work at CERN. They initially meet at a pub where they hang out without knowing that they work together. But once Serena does, she says they can't date. There's a time jump of a year and a half where it's said that Henry has turned into a nightmare boss. Serena is still hung up on him and briefly mentions that she hasn't gotten laid since him all that time ago. There's an obvious attraction still there between them which you see when she has to go back to the office on a night off and give him some data or something. That's when a storm hits and suddenly she wakes up in his apartment inside of his body.

Now, I like stories that have an extra element to them as well as 'the Big Bang Theory' so I thought I'd like this. No. Everything I loved about the show was nowhere to be seen. It was more science talk than anything else and that really took me out of the novel. I didn't mind physics even in school but it sounded like the FMC was using it to push away people by comparing emotions to some scientific theory or experiment. Even though the author included diagrams and explained them underneath, I was more confused than before which overtook my interest in the actual romance story.

Another reason why I couldn't carry on is because Serena thinks she might be in love with him so soon after first meeting him and I don't enjoy insta-love tropes. It feels like the tension has gone and turns into pining and holding on to something that wasn't there (example: the 'love at first sight' theory she thinks happens with Henry).

I gave this story 2 stars because I think the author is really talented, especially at using creative imagery to make the environment and characters come to life inside your head. Her writing was good but this story wasn't for me unfortunately.

I'll start by saying that I'm not usually a big fan of the instant love/written in the stars love/soulmates love sort of romance novels. They're fine but they are just a little too "pie in the sky" for me to get into them. However, I did enjoy this book quite a bit despite this not being a favorite trope of mine because the whole swapped bodies concept was done well enough in my opinion that it seemed to give some credibility to their love. Some might have found the concept really weird between a couple that had romantic feelings towards each other but I'm so glad that the author explored this concept. I've never seen it before. The author struck a nice balance between a casual voice that contemporary romances such as this have with a more serious reflective feel at times. She did well with creating a lovely sense of place, especially in the parts that take place in the California redwoods. I liked the sprinkles of information about CERN in Geneva and the physics asides she threw in there. This was my first experience with a novel by this author but I will probably pick up a couple of her backlist titles as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Crown, and imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC for the access to the advanced reading copy of this book.

This book is perfect for fans of Freaky Friday, It’s a Boy Girl Thing, The Change Up (all those movies where the 2 main characters switch bodies), who are also fans of The Big Bang theory. This is the second book in the series. I haven’t read the first one, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything.

It’s a nice, easy read that feels a bit like a Hallmark movie. The beginning of the book wasn’t great at keeping my attention, but after the body switch happened, it had me hooked. There are a lot of funny moments I enjoyed. I liked the chemistry between Serena and Henry. There was a good balance of romance and humour. The twist towards the end was a nice addition to the story. It brought a fresh take to a popular storyline.

What I didn’t like was the excessive physics references at the beginning of the story. I almost DNF’d the book because of the amount of physics references. (I hated physics in school). For example, when the first intimate scene fades to black, Serena goes off on a tangent about something physics related, and I was wondering what it had to do with the story. I guess it was meant to show that her job is more than a job to her, it’s her passion, but I feel it was overdone. I also didn’t like that Serena spoke directly to the reader at some point. It came out of nowhere and just felt weird.

Overall, it was an enjoyable, but I don’t know that I would read it again. If I do, I’ll definitely skip straight to the body swapping.

I really enjoyed the humor in this book, it had me laughing out loud multiple times. The added drawings and graphs were also excellent. The plot of the story was interesting. I wish we had gotten more background on Henry (why was he a virgin?!) I do need to go back and read the first book in the series.

I am not really sure how i feel about this book, i can feel the potential but i definitely did not realize this was a second book, and was a little clueless. because of that I will rate this book a 2 star out of 5 but once reading the first one i will change the rating on goodreads accordingly thank you.