Outrageously ridiculous fairy tale mashup series, featuring all the well-known fairy tale princesses, queens, princes, and villains.

The concept is outstanding, and I thought it would be a cute, whimsical, mystery-adventure tale. Only, I kept being distracted by all the flat-out crazy. The setting is a reform school, and Gilly, the main character, repeatedly breaks the rules with little regard for consequences.

Cute enough for a young reader to enjoy, not memorable for me, did not care for the main character.

Switched is the fourth book in the Fairy Tale Reform School series by Jen Calonita and is currently scheduled for release on March 6 2018. . It is helpful to read this series in order, although the action is reasonably self contained, the relationships and backstory add a great deal to the story as a whole.

Things at Fairy Tale Reform School are great. Rumpelstiltskin has been ousted, and everyone is buzzing about the fact that Beauty and Prince Sebastian (a.k.a. the Beast) have joined the teaching staff. Everyone, that is, except Gilly, who can’t seem to focus on anything but Anna. How is it that her beloved sister somehow went bad and joined up with Rump? And why doesn’t anyone seem to care? Sure, the Royal Court says they’re working on it, but they’ve got exactly nothing to show for it. But when new kid Jack joins FTRS with tales of his own family being snatched by Rump, Gilly knows she’s in good company. Jack wants answers, just like Gilly. And if the Royal Court can’t get the job done, then maybe it’s time to break some rules.

Switched is a lot of build up, for what I felt was very little action. New characters were introduced and lots of introspection, second guessing, and angst on Gilly's part were the main points of the book. I like that we got to meet AG (Allison Grace or daughter of Beauty and the Beast) and Jack of Beanstalk fame and I liked the way their characters fleshed out. I loved the magical library and Beast's character, but wanted more time with each. I felt like too much of this book was getting the new characters into place, and getting Gilly to where she needed to be (mentally, emotionally, and physically). Once the climax hit, I felt like it all happened way too quickly and easily. I just wanted more, but I am not sure what, so I cannot even point to the moment that let me down. I think I just had such high expectations that there was no way the reality of the book could match my anticipation.

Switched is a lot of what I expected, but a little less. It was still a fun read with a good deal of characters insight, but I felt like it was lacking the tension and compelling nature of the previous books.

Things are looking up at Fairy Tale Reform School. Rump/Mr. Stiltskin has been deposed as headmaster and Flora is back in charge. A new curriculum is being added for students who want to continue to work on their transition from FTRS into the larger world. The royals have donated a new library to the school that could give the one at Hogwarts a run for its galleons. And the new librarian is Beauty! While the princess is in charge of the fairies who work in the library, her husband will be teaching the new course and their daughter will also be attending FTRS.

Imagine what it would be like to have Beauty and the Beast for parents. What sort of results would you get in the genetics department? Half of each? More beastly or more beautiful? And how will Allison Grace fit in with the other students when she has always been home-schooled? It's hard enough being the new kid when you have some experience with schools, but combine lack of experience with high profile parents and it can be very intimidating.

Allison Grace isn't the only new student. Jack, of beanstalk fame, has recently been arrested and sentenced to the school. He claims he was only stealing because Rump had taken his mother and his cow and left him to fend for himself. Gilly immediately sympathizes with him since her sister Anna is still with the Stiltskin Squad, but Jax doesn't trust him. Is he jealous, or does he see something that Gilly doesn't? And why is Kayla's mother acting so strange? She keeps going on about a book that she has to find. Sounds like she needs to talk to Beauty.

As a librarian, I was especially happy for the library to be a part of the tale this time. One of the things students may learn in the FTRS library is "the difference between a book you can trust and a book you can't...What if a villain wrote the book under another name and you had no idea who the author really was?" And I identified with Beauty, who tells the students, "I don't just love books, I need them the some people need air." I'm sure that I will not be the only reader to agree with her.

Author Jen Calonita has once again created a fast-paced tale with plenty of action, humor and gentle truths about friends, families, and growing up. Highly recommended for middle grades and up. Visit the Enchantasia website to find out more about the world of Gilly and her friends.

This book was absolutely fantastic!
I loved the story behind it, the characters were so well done. Can't wait to read more of the books in this series!

Switched is an excellent addition to the Fairy Tale Reform School series. This book is perfect for fans of Descendants who love fairy tale mash-ups and reformed villains. Building on the last installment, Gilly and her friends must try to save Gilly's sister and defeat Rumpelstiltskin. With fast-paced action and obstacles that try to break friendships, this is a must read.

Yet another solid installment in the fabulous series by Jen Calonita, Switched brings back beloved characters to continue the saga of Enchantia's fight between good and evil.

I love this series! So much fun! It's so entertaining to read the twists on fairytales and the Fairytale Reform School was just too fun! Love the character Anna. She is one strong girl! Great series for 3rd to 6th graders, but fun for anyone who enjoys fairytales! This is book 4 in a series, read them in sequence, in my opinion.

Great addition to the series. Stayed true to the character. Can't wait for the next installment.

I love these books so much. They're so cute and light!

Switched is an excellent addition to the Fairy Tale Reform School series. This book is perfect for fans of Descendants who love fairy tale mash-ups and reformed villains. Building on the last installment, Gilly and her friends must try to save Gilly's sister and defeat Rumpelstiltskin. With fast-paced action and obstacles that try to break friendships, this is a must read.

I really enjoy these stories, so cute and full of fun.

This is a great series and book 4 keeps up with the other 3. In book 4 we meet up with those we know and get introduced to some new characters. This book seemed a bit short, maybe I just didn't want it to end and I can't wait for the next book to come out.

I received this ebook from NetGalley for my honest review.

This is actually the first I've read in this series but I will be going back and reading the first three. This was really cute while also being a funny, unique twist on a twisted fairy tale, moral stories included. I do have a soft-spot for fairy tales but they're a difficult thing to do really well. I loved the humor all of the side characters bring into this though. This is also a great title for kids who are beginning reading longer chapter books while still having the action to keep them involved in the book so kids (and adults) don't get bored. The only reason this wouldn't receive a 5-star rating in my mind is because there were parts that got a tiny bit cheesy or predictable but they were pretty few and far between, it's mostly just me nitpicking. This is definitely a series I will be reading from here on out!

The idea of a fairy tale reform school is very clever! I love twists on old fairy tales!
However, this book moved a little too quickly without much development for my taste, even for a middle grade book.
Definitely for a much younger middle grade audience.

Switched should appeal to students in grades 3 through 8. It is a fun, imaginative tale of good versus evil. The main character, Gilly, is perfect. She is brave and resourceful and oh so flawed. As I read Switched, I thought of multiple ways I would use it with upper elementary or middle school students.

Just like book one and two, it was a fun twist in the fairy tale world. Loved the character development. Wished the story had a stronger ending. It felt to calm and then rushed. Would definitely read again