Unfortunately this book was a dnf for me. I struggled connecting with the two main characters and found them not likable. I did try to continue reading but the characters just felt one note.

I was excited to pick up this book as a palate cleanser, I thought it was going to be a fluffy romcom with a touch of magical realism. Amy and Flynn have major communication issues in their relationship, so much that Amy is thinking about breaking up while Flynn is planning to propose. To make matters worse, a thunderstorm makes them switch bodies when they're on their way to Amy's sister's wedding. It took me a while to get into this book, even when the chapters were short and easy to read. I found Amy to be quite unlikable and it made it hard for me to root for her. Around half of the book the pace picks up a bit and a few plot twists made me keep reading until the end. This book would have been probably a good story even without the body changing, I didn't really see the point of it and just made the reading experience quite confusing.

Thank you to the publisher and thank you to NetGalley for the chance to review this e-ARC. Full review will be available soon

Major’s rich prose and vivid period detail immerse readers in the challenges and emotional weight of life on the British home front. The alternating perspectives offer a compelling contrast between class experiences, and the central twist raises powerful questions about truth, sacrifice, and what we’re willing to risk for a better life.

This book was so fun and cute!
Think Freaky Friday but it’s a couple at a wedding.
I loved all of the magical elements and the dynamics between everyone that had to be unraveled and the secrets revealed.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc.
Friday for couples. I loved the premise, but maybe the development was lacking. It was entertaining, but the cliché of poor communication doesn't appeal to me, even though I understand it's part of the plot.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This premise and summary of this sounded really great. Unfortunately, pretty early on I was not feeling it. I found this more depressing than I expected, and lacking substance and depth that I was hoping for. The mood just felt off for what I was expecting.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I enjoyed every moment of this book. The author, Cesca Major, did an excellent job with the characters and the story line. Amy and Flynn were interested when they switched. I found that deeper messages came out, and it was a character changing story. I loved how the chapters weren't too long, and it helped to make this a quick read. Overall, I think this was a cute and funny read with a deeper underlying themes. I highly recommend it for the romance readers. I can't wait for more from this author.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and William Morrow

This book was not at all what I was expecting and that’s a very good thing. I was expecting a body swap romance but instead I got a body swap romance with so much more meaning.

This book had me feeling so many different emotions and I was rooting for both characters to come out on the other side as better people.

This was my first read from this author and certainly won’t be the last.

Probably 3.5 stars in the end. I enjoyed IF I WERE YOU, but it really didn't leave a lasting impression. With a cute cover and a Richard Curtis-esque premise, this was a great sit down and binge read that reminded me of the song Fine! from Ordinary Days. I didn't really feel invest in Amy and Flynn as a couple by the end, but it was a fun premise to see them learn to fall in love with the bits they love about each other again.

When I read the premise of this book, I was ecstatic to dive in. The chapters are short, so it can be considered a fast read. However, the underlying messages still come through. When Amy and Flynn switch places - literally switch bodies - before an important wedding, they learn a lot about each other that they would have already known if they had been listening all along.

This book had humor and thought-provoking themes. The switch provided hilarity, heartbreak and heart warming moments throughout. Thank you, NetGalley, William Morrow, and Cesca Major for this ARC!

I truly enjoyed this book. Simply put, this book has an entirely refreshing premise that completely shakes up the romance genre! I loved the layered ways that the author helps us get into the minds of the characters who are stuck in each other's bodies, which only further complicates the inner workings of the characters.

At first, it was really hard to follow who was actually speaking post-body swap, but eventually it clicked. In some ways, this book felt like a light read, but there were many moments that felt steeped in traumatic memories, so I can't really call it light. BUT, I can say that the book is beautifully written! Worth a read for sure.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book!

I really liked the idea of the body swapping, it's the sole reason I read this book. Unfortunately, I didn't really like the characters so I lost interest in the story. I finished it, but it felt more like I had to make myself than I wanted to read it.

An interesting premise for a British romcom that has one couple on their way to a wedding getting struck by lightning only to find themselves suddenly in one another's bodies and unable to switch back. Forced to take part in the wedding activities posing as the other, secrets are revealed and they learn more about themselves as both a couple and individuals. This was cute and overall a light-hearted read. Would definitely recommend for fans of magical realism stories and authors like Beth O'Leary and it was also good on audio. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Steam level: closed door/kissing only

A rom com mixed with Freaky Friday sounded like a really fun concept. And it was just that. This book was a case of cool concept, okay execution for me. There were some funny parts and it was entertaining enough that I can see its appeal though, especially if you're looking for something light.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I really thought I’d enjoy this because the couple swap seems like such a fun idea. I thought there would be more of the characters exploring what it was like to be each other but it was mostly just drama about their past that they don’t share with each other until they absolutely have to. As others have said, I doubt this couple would truly make it.

To me it felt like reading an episode of The Jersey shore which is just not my style. It has very few redeeming qualities but I did manage to finish it.

This was a fun twist on Freaky Friday and started out with a lot of potential. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I thought I was going to. I found myself not connected to either characters or their relationship- so I wasn't invested in them being together. It was interesting finding out about the MMC's past though. I enjoyed it but probably wouldn't reread.

I found that this book was a quick read because of the relatively short chapters, and the concept was unique and interesting. The only issues I had with this book is that sometimes the time jumps can be a little hard to follow. The way the reader gets to know about Flynn and Amy’s pasts is through flashbacks, which can at times make things slightly confusing. I also had a few issues with how much these characters fell into such stereotypical gender roles. I feel like a lot of the humor kind of relied on that aspect which made it a bit of a miss for me. Overall it was a fun read that I recommend others try out.

This is a quick read because the chapters are short, but the jumps mixed with short chapters didn't allow me to get connected to either timeline.