Changed is the first novel in the Imperfect Girls Series by T.S. Murphy. This also happens to be my first time reading this author. So let’s dive into what this novel is about.

Kate McGuire dreams of one day becoming a big name chef and with her acceptance letter into one of the finest culinary schools in hand, her dreams are finally within reach. Now the only dream she hasn’t achieved is Quinn Haley, her brother’s best friend. She would do anything to have Quinn see her for the woman she is, instead of the little sister of his best friend. Maybe one day…. But one day may never come…. When Kate gets some unsettling health news, her dreams of one day having a family with Quinn are about to be dust in the wind.

Quinn Haley hasn’t had the best life where family is concerned. That is until he became a makeshift member of the McGuire family. One day it was just him, and then he woke up in a beautiful home with two sisters and a best friend he views as more of a brother. Now, being in college with a live-in girlfriend, Quinn finds himself going back to the house he always thought of as home. But he’s soon to realize, one of the girls he viewed as a sister, isn’t so sisterly after all. Feelings are set in stone… But don’t worry, this isn’t a cheating tale, Quinn’s girlfriend (the villian of his story) isn’t around for long.

When sparks fly and a relationship foundation is made, Quinn and Kate are about to hit the biggest hurdle of their lives. Kate, especially, will have to come to terms with her medical diagnosis.

My Thoughts:

I had no clue what I was in for when I picked up Changed by T.S. Murphy. In all honesty, I received this novel for review through netgalley a few years ago. I remember trying to read it back then, but not being able to get into this novel. At that time, I didn’t really care for the novel. But I wasn’t able to give it a fair chance back then, so I decided to put it off until I felt like reading a novel with this material.

So let’s start with Kate McGuire. I loved her character and I loved the fact that T.S. Murphy brought to light a medical diagnosis that I never heard of. I really liked the fact that we saw all facets of acceptance through learning of her diagnosis. I don’t want to give too much away, let’s just say I was curious and googled and did research on this diagnosis. I have great empathy for those women that go through this. My heart breaks for all who get this news. The only downside, I wish I would have seen a little more family togetherness instead of Kate wanting to hide her medical issue from her siblings. I feel like the siblings could have been there for her in a way that parents aren’t. I felt the reality of the situation through her emotions, I just wanted a little bit more from the siblings.

And then we have Quinn Haley. I loved this man with every single fiber of my being as a reader. This man is caring, empathetic, and a real life hero. I loved the fact that when Kate was dealing with depression, he’s the one her parent’s called for help. He was never pressuring but always reassuring. He was the person she truly needed in her life. The one thing I didn’t understand when it came to Quinn was his girlfriend (ex-girlfriend) Roxy. I didn’t really understand why she had to be a part of this novel. She only added a small bit of drama to the novel. And given the premise of this story, there didn’t need to be any more drama added… Which leads to another reason why I dropped another star on my rating.

Overall, this novel was good, but it wasn’t my favorite. At this moment, I don’t see myself continuing on with this series. Maybe one day… we shall see.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Excellent read, characters, plot, and storyline.

*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
The romance was a nice, standard one, but what was really great about this book was the way it describes the Rokitansky Syndrome. I had never heard about it so it was really educative, Otherwise, it was nothing out of the ordinary.
This book was informative and entertaiing at the same time, so props for that!

There was too much extras added too many fillers if you will that I wasn't interested in it. I did like that it wasn't your typical high school love book but it just didn't hit for me.

I’m not sure why but I love to read books that have medical issues involved, this book on the other had left me wanting a little more. When I first read the synopsis of the book it was a little vague, but I was still interested.
Kate is 18 when she finds out that she has MRKH which stands for Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser. When I first read that I thought that it was interesting because I have head of people having the condition, but I have never known what it was called. The fact that it’s not rare there are one in 5000 girls that are born with it, it kinda blows my mind.
I loved how this book follows her journey on how she copes with having this condition and dealing with a relationship and still having a scene of humor with it all.

This book was simply amazing. T.S Murphy writes about an eighteen year old girl becoming devastated after a serious medical diagnosis. She slips into a deep depression and pushes her friends and family away from her. Kate never truly comes to terms with her diagnosis, but with the help of her friends and family she is able to find herself again. I absolutely loved Quinn, he was such a sweet man that would do anything for Kate, and honestly the big brothers best friend and little sister trope gets me every time. Whenever Kate was feeling down, Quinn would always be there to help and loved her in spite of her diagnosis. He was there for her every step of the way even though he didn’t know the details until later. What really made this book mean even more was the fact that the authors letter at the end was telling a little bit about her own experience with MRKH, and how it is more common than people would think. This is an important book for not only because it will educate readers on MRKH, but for those who are in a silent struggle with not much to turn to. Overall, this was a wonderful book and is one I will be encouraging others to read.

Changed by T.S. Murphy is a young adult romance, with a serious medical diagnosis thrown in. I really enjoyed this book. Kate just turned eighteen and has always had a crush on her brother's best friend, Quinn Haley. Quinn has been dating a girl, who Quinn appears to want to save, which leads to a break-up. Kate and Quinn start spending time together, when Kate is devastated by a medical condition. I found this story very interesting, because I had no idea this is a true medical condition. I also enjoy the sweet love story. I recommend this young adult love story to all who enjoy this genre.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was an emotional read but so well written that you really sympathize with Kate. She is definitely going through some things and she doesn't particularly handle it well which is understandable. Quinn also has some issues and it takes Kate some time to come around and realize they can be there for each other. I really like how the author made it easy to get invested in both characters and how easy it was to fall in love with Quinn. Its a little angsty and a lot of emotional but very good.

Changed is my first book by author T.S. Murphy. I love the "brothers best friend/little sister" storyline and this synopsis grabbed me from the start. Unfortunately, the book didn't do the same. I felt like there was so much unnecessary stuff added to the story that I quickly lost interest in the book and didn't want to pick it back up.

I will try other books by this author, but this one didn't work for me.

This book had so much potential for me. I felt like the sister falling in love with her brother's best friend should have been it's own story because learning about her health needed to be a bigger focus. The book should have started off with her getting the diagnosis and then focused on her struggle with a relationship because of the condition. This book brought great awareness to a condition that I have actually never heard of. However, this book was wordy and not as emotional as it should have been. Still a great read.

A wonderful read I really enjoyed it and recommend giving it a try it’s really enjoyable and well worth reading hope u enjoy it like I did Keeps you attention and is good

I received a free copy from that Galley and exchange for an honest review. This book was definitely different than what I was expecting especially with the little book blurb it didn't really completely explain what the story was to be I thought it was going to be traditional girl falls in love with brother's best friend. However this book delves into a condition that I had never heard of mrkh. This book was definitely interesting however I did think that it dragged on a little and it could have used some more editing.

3.5 rounded up
This was different. It was good to read about a medical diagnosis that wasn’t life ending, not to say that it wasn’t life altering.

I had no prior knowledge of this condition and all of the issues relating to it. Some may be bogged down by all this but I found it very interesting. The emotions that Kate dealt with and the decisions she faced was a lot for a young adult.

The characters in this story were great. I loved Kate and her family. Quinn was also a sweetheart. I loved their journey. The story could have been trimmed a bit, at points it did lag, but the story had a satisfying ending.

I hope this does find an audience for those that receive this diagnosis. Although this is not an autobiography, the author has firsthand experience with this condition and this could help many woman in the same position. I hope this book comes to light as support for others in the same boat.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Victory Editing for a copy in exchange for a honest review.

I am a little sad because I appreciated that it wasn't your regular love of a big brother's friend story, I am sad because there was so many unnecessary filler at times that I had to make myself focus and I kind of lost interest. I did finish and I am glad that it all worked out and I am glad I learned a little more of this condition, but again we could have cut some pages off and I would have loved it at that point.

Kate McGuire has had a crush on her brother's best friend, Quinn Haley for years. This is her senior year of high school--a year that should be memorable. This is a year that she will never forget--for all the wrong reasons. Kate is 18 and has never had a period. She finally tells her mother--for years Kate has been lying to her mother about her cycle. Her senior year is filled with doctor appointments and trips to specialists. What Kate finds from these appointments changes every fiber of her being. Who is she? Can she overcome these issues? How will her future look?

Kate also discovers that Quinn doesn't see her as his best friend's kid sister. If he was honest with himself, he hasn't felt that way for years. He has a girlfriend and preparing for law school. Oh, and his biological father decides to reappear in his life--who wants an active part of his life. Even after he declares his love for Kate, she pushes him away afraid to tell him about her health issues. He stays and supports her though she keeps her health issues from him. But can they survive with so many issues between them?

I love that this book was not what I expected. I went into thinking I was getting to get to read a fairly typical in love with your brother's best friend story. While that story line is certainly included this book was so much more. I learned a great deal about a medical condition I had never heard of before and Murphy writes about Kate's journey in dealing with her diagnosis so incredibly well. From the fear, to the depression, to the hope and resolve I was with Kate every step of the way. Quinn has his own issues in the book but he was still very much an idealized boyfriend type that I never really felt as connected to. My main issue with this book was that it was so long and contained so much filler with story lines with friends that never go anywhere, dialogue that was often a bit flat, and a lot of discussion about teenage sexuality that seemed all over the place. Still it was an engaging book and one that I am glad I read.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was phenomenal! I loved it from the first page and I was sad when it was done. It was humorous but you also felt your heart break for the main character Kate. You just can't help to feel happy that she got her version of a happy ending.

When I requested this book, I took a chance. The blurb did not reveal enough to understand what the book was about. I was afraid the heroine would have some life threatening disease, so I was quite wary but intrigued.

I am happy to have read this book and I think the author should have told more in the blurb. People searching for books about it will find it easier.

Kate, the heroine, is 18 when she discovers she is suffering from a syndrome called MRKH. And this is actually not rare at all, one in 5000 girls are born with it. The book is about Kate dealing with this new reality, but also about her deep crush on Quinn and how he helps Kate as much as he can. I loved the dynamics of Kate’s family, the realities and the laughter.

I thought it to be a powerful book and also a lovely romance. It doesn’t shy away from difficult issues.

The premise of ‘Changed’ is beyond unusual, which certainly makes this more than an unrequited-love-for-thebrother’s-best-friend type of story and I dove into this, wondering how T.S. Murphy was going to tackle the major issue that seemed near insurmountable for many people. Not least, for a protagonist for whom, at the age of 18, everything is writ large with the hormonal teenage tendency to bring with it the ‘end of my world’ kind of vibes. I can only imagine, from the author’s afterword, how personal this must have been to write and that much gave me a greater appreciation for Murphy’s bringing to light an issue that I barely knew existed.

In many ways, ‘Changed’ is Kate’s rather rocky journey navigating love and life with a serious condition to boot, with people rallying around her. I did feel for her, even liked the rather realistic portrayal of her reaction and confusion, though not so much of the requisite push-pull, the moody lack of communication (expected but nonetheless frustrating) and the sudden inability to trust the closest ones around her, even Quinn, who’d been a good friend before. The shenanigans between Kate/Quinn are thankfully not a minefield to go through and Murphy does write as though they are both meant for each other, which makes the pairing easy to get on board with.

Context and premise aside, I did think however, that the storytelling could have been ‘tighter’, so to speak, with some meanderings here and there which laterally expanded (and dragged down) the plot instead of driving it forward. The detailed insertions of Kate and Quinn with their exes, along with scenes that told convoluted family histories felt superfluous at times; instead I wanted to see more vital bits between the couple in question elaborated on, which disappointingly weren’t. There were parts of the book when I was definitely less engaged than others as a result, diving back in only more enthusiastically when the storytelling got back to Kate and her condition—as well as her burgeoning relationship with Quinn.

Slow-moving as it was nonetheless, ‘Changed’ was eye-opening in some ways—all of which had nothing to do with the romance-front for one. In essence, Murphy’s honesty with Kate’s condition kept me glued to the pages—fictionlandia as this is however, the HEA by the end is still much, much appreciated.