I was so excited for Serena’s book and it did not disappoint. I didn’t love the insta-love or love at first site aspect, but the rest of the book was so much fun. There is “love at first site” but Serena doesn’t want love so she pushed Henry away and they become neutral for a year and a half while working together. Then the switch happens! They spend almost two weeks in each others body but it was so great to watch them finally understand each other! I loved their families and the support they showed for each other. I think my favorite part was all the diagrams included throughout the book! This was an overall fun and enjoyable read!

This was a charming, light romance with a touch of woo-woo. Besides switching bodies (not a spoiler, it's in the description and title), we have an amusing gender-specific switch of attitudes toward love: the man is the one seeking it and commitment, the woman is a STEM feminist who refuses to soften her laser focus on her career.

You know there will be a happy ending, it just seemed to take a long time. Enjoyable romp.

I thank the author, W.W. Crown and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I've really grown to love Sarah Ready as a writer and her writing style is really unique. I love how her main characters are often in STEM fields and that she has good background knowledge to make their careers seem more believable and relatable. This one is definitely far fetched but if you can suspend your disbelief and just enjoy the story, you're in for a great ride. I really liked the way this story unfolded and the way it wrapped up naturally. I thought the relationship development seemed very organic especially for an inorganic situation. I really enjoyed this from start to finish. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Switched by Sarah Ready is a magical realism love story between two scientists who work at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland and Henry Joules, a clean freak English man and the other Serena Otaki, an untidy Californian American.

Switched is the second book in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted series which i have not read so can definitely be enjoyed on its own,

This was a romance that was a pleasure to read between two people who have totally opposite opinions on love and marriage and how it affects their individual lives both in work and personality going forward.

While the premise is a simple one where two people with opposite opinions swap bodies and experience the world through the other's eyes both family, opinions and memories. In addition to the life experiences that come with being a man or a woman,

While the story is told mainly through Serena Otaki’s view there are the odd chapters where you get to see the world through Henry Joules’s perspective but this is only during the odd key chapter.

With the story being told mainly through Serena’s point of view there is a definitive, writing style though the heart of the story which is a very logical way with the character breaking the 4th wall every now and then.

The only problem with the characterisation of the novel was with the stereotypes of Henry the Englishman, having him liking tea all the time in every situation, shortbread biscuits and living in the castle seemed to tick boxes of every British individual in fiction.

The only thing he did not have a title even though the family was awarded the castle and served various monarchs but is supposed they had to draw the line somewhere.

This characterisation did not come across with Serena, as nearly stereo typical.

Having said that Switched by Sarah Ready was an enjoyable romance novel, with a body swap twist.

Super cute, wildly entertaining, a preposterous premise with heart and nerds: that’s Switched!

This is freaky Friday, the romance edition. And it is so fun! When two physicists have a love-at-first-sight moment, Henry falls madly in love with Serena. The feeling is mutual but Serena won’t let pesky love derail her career— she doesn’t have time or the energy for that! Her first love is and always will be science.

But then a mysterious event at the lab during an electrical storm (which, mind you, as a non particle physicist I still don’t fully understand) causes a bit of an issue. Serena and Henry wake up in each other’s bodies. A full-blown switcheroo!

You may be thinking that this is a totally unrealistic plotline, and you would be absolutely correct. But that’s what makes this book so fantastic. You have to suspend disbelief and let yourself enjoy this quirky story. It’s actually a tremendous thought experiment about what it would be like to be in another person‘s body. I absolutely loved how Serena and Henry were able to have a little glimpses of each other’s memories and feelings, but also experience the completely bananas situation of having different body parts, needing to pose as each other at family events, etc.

Henry is a total cinnamon roll and Serena is whip, smart and witty. I thought they were adorable together and they were really there for each other. I wish I could figure out how exactly the switch happened and how they were able to switch back, but that’s probably for someone smarter than me to figure out. Someone, for instance, like a particle physicist.

No one pulls at my heartstrings like Sarah Ready. Once again she does it again. Signature humour ,writing and witty banter but oh my god the feels. No one does it like Sarah . I will always recommend her books. 5 stars!!

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this early.

I really did not enjoy this book. The pacing was too slow, the dialogue was really strange, and all I could think about was how badly I did not want to finish this book. The "switch" did not happen until halfway through the book, and when it did, they spent a weird amount of time talking about how strange it was being in an opposite gender's body and ogling the body parts. I really would not recommend this book as I do not see anybody easily being able to enjoy it.

”If you don’t reach out and capture the moment, you may never find that moment again.”
“This is one of those moments? The ones we should capture?”
“Yes.”

Well, she’s only gone and bloody done it again! Sarah Ready -a must read Author in our opinion- has completely stolen our hearts with Switched. We can’t say we’re surprised as every book she’s written has left us in awe. In awe of how we connect to every single character. In awe of her seamless and flawless writing. In awe of her unique storytelling that always captures our attention as well as our hearts. In awe of her flair for bending the rules and challenging concepts of romance. We could go on!

”I’ve always believed one of the best things about humans is that we always strive, always hope, even when there isn’t any reason to.”

There’s something so human about Sarah Ready’s characters, sure, they encompass a little magic but mostly they’re made up of -real- real emotions, real fears, real dreams, real aspirations, real awkwardness, real hope, and real and honest love. Her stories are all so different, yet every single one has this realness running through the pages which is what makes us fall in book love. We laugh, we cry, we fall in love.

”Your soul burns so bright it doesn’t matter what you look like or what body you’re in – it’s you. Nothing can change that.”

Switched is an unusual story of love. It’s the second book in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted Series, however, can absolutely be read as a standalone. We highly recommend reading both though as each is as wonderful as the other. Serena and Henry, as different as night and day yet both complement each other beautifully, but wow does it take quite the journey for them to understand and realise the why and the how. A heartbreaking, beautiful, funny, and ever so sweet journey. One that had us smiling and laughing and falling in love.

’It’s not love at first sight. It’s not friendship to love. It’s not hate to love. It’s not blind love. It’s love built from understanding. A love that knows all my flaws, everything I’m afraid of or that I’ve done wrong, all my idiosyncrasies and all my blind spots – a love that knows I’m human and often bull-headed, stubborn, and mistaken. A love that knows me and still loves – loves every hidden corner of me, every dark depth, and every idiotic thing I’ve done in the past and may do in the future, and still, still loves me. It isn’t a passing love or a superficial love. It’s a deep, abiding, accepting love. A burning, undying love.’

Serena grew up watching her mother give up her dreams for motherhood and marriage and she swore that would never happen to her. In a hilarious meet-cute with a stranger in a pub though something clicks and they have one amazing night together. Henry admits his feelings and it's all too scary for Serena, so she lies and says it's all a bit of fun. Fast forward a year and a half and Henry is her boss at the Cern super collider in Switzerland and he's aloof and distant as if that night never happened. They are complete opposites and will never understand each other... until a freak accident that leaves them in each other's bodies. They agree to stay together until they figure out how to switch back, with hilarious and sometimes frustrating results.
I enjoyed this funny rom-com and the laugh out loud moments that come from a woman trapped in a man's body. The story is told completely from Serena's perspective but even though Henry is trapped in her body, she still refers to him as himself, probably a good thing when you start to think about her kissing herself, etc. A weirdly unique love story reminiscent of Freaky Friday that makes you think what you would do if thrown into this same situation.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Switched
by Sarah Ready
4 stars
338 pages
Feb,15th to Feb, 17th

Serena is a wild one who loves just living life. Henry is a guy who loves love, He wants happiness and forever.
When Serena meets Henry, she has to borrow his jacket since her pants get stuck to a booth. It was a charming and funny meet-cute, that hooks you from the beginning. You think it would just blossom from there, but Henry is Serena's new boss.
After some time of working together and keeping distant, they don't seem to get along at all. Then one night while they argue about work, fate so has it they switch bodies. Between having to deal with each other's families and past, they learn more about each other.
This was all around, a funny read. Listening to how they switched and Serena having to deal with having a hard-on at random times. Henry dealing with having a period. I enjoyed this so much there was a lot of science talk too. You can read it as a standalone but it is a series.

One night stand, love at first sight, opposites attract, forced proximity, fake dating, and slow burn.

Thank you, Net Galley, and W.W. Crown for this eARC for an honest review.

Switched by Sarah Ready is a fun and unique romantic comedy that is perfect for fans of the genre. The writing is witty and engaging, and the characters are lovable and memorable. They were full of depth and emotion which I loved.
The magical realism was done so well here. I could picture everything so vividly.
I personally love anything and everything Sarah Ready writes, so I had to jump at the opportunity to read this remarkable story! She has a stunning talent for making books that are funny, that make you swoon, but that are also deeply emotionally charged. This one was no different.
This story is perfect for contemporary romance, rom-com, and paranormal lovers.

Thank You NetGalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Serena Otaki loves physics more than anything and knows that a romantic partnership isn’t in her future. Henry Joules also loves physics but can’t wait to meet his future wife. Sparks fly when Henry and Serena meet, but they quickly determine they’re much too different for a future together. An electric storm causes an unexpected event at the Large Hadron Collider they both work at and suddenly Serena and Henry are switched. Henry is in Serena’s body and Serena is in Henry’s.

This funny, quirky book is the second in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted series. What I love about Sarah Ready is how fearlessly she tackles different topics and writing styles in each of her books. Switched is in the same vein as Ghosted but is also wholly unique. I loved it in all its heartfelt silliness.

Recommended if you enjoy: 🪄 magical realism 🔃 body swapping 🛸 Star Trek 🎨 doodled illustrations 🤭 comedic footnotes ✨ love at first sight

Thank you to Netgalley and W.W. Crown for the advanced copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.

This was such a beautiful book I loved Ghosted and because of the tittle this one caught my interest.
It was a little difficult for me to understand the beginning, but after the first chapter I liked the way the story was going I felt it was a little fast paced and I was mad at the main character for some decisions she makes after meeting him.
I had the honor of reading both the digital book and the audiobook and it was a wonderful experience, I really like the narrator and also because the main character loves physics some information had beautiful artwork that made the book more enjoyable.
It was beautiful seeing the characters of Ghosted again and how their lifes were going. Also I liked that this one was a little more explicit talking about the menstrual cycle, men's and women's body.
The story at the beginning was really good I felt like I was reading a normal romcom and then when the switch happens I remembered that they were supposed to switch bodies, which was surprising.
Loved how the theme of loving someone could change who you are, having examples of both points of view which could explain why each character were like that.
Something that felt that was missing was a little more of the characters lifes in the last chapter but maybe we get to see more of them in the next book.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this book and audiobook.

I was given an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

Once I started reading Sarah Ready's book "Switched", I could barely put it down! I really was rooting for Henry and Serena. They had amazing chemistry, and I was invested in the plot, and getting to learn more about both of their families. I'm going to definitely go back and read the first book in this series, and pick up some of her other works.

My favorite niche is a cross between romance and magical realism and Sarah Ready has got this niche down pat! I loved her previous book Ghosted and now absolutely adore her newest book Switched. She has a remarkable of straddling magic and science that makes my heart pitter-patter. And the sweet, emotional love stories that unfold are just the cherry on top!

Serena Otaki is such a lovable, free-spirited science nerd determined to not let love distract her from her true love with science. It’s sweet to witness the way she navigates opening her heart while still remaining committed to all that matters to her. The storyline in this book is so unique and distinct, that I found it to be a breath of fresh air after a string of trope-y romcoms. If you are looking for a sweet, funny romance with a reality-bending twist, Switch should be the next book on your TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy! I loved it!

This story is a little wild and out there. The first 1/3 was hard to get thru. The tone was very much the ramblings of a physicist. There is A LOT of science and physics talk and if you aren’t into that, it’s tough to get thru. I love a good stem story (ala Ali Hazelwood, Elizabeth Everett), but this was a tough subject. Then, they switch bodies. The story got much more enjoyable after that and it was fun reading how they navigated some familial challenges. Overall, unless you are a physics fan, try this from the library.

Thank you W.W. Crown for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Well, she’s only gone and bloody done it again! Sarah Ready -a must read Author in our opinion- has completely stolen our hearts with Switched. We can’t say we’re surprised as every book she’s written has left us in awe. In awe of the way in which we connect to every single character. In awe of her seamless and flawless writing. In awe of her unique storytelling that always captures our attention as well as our hearts. In awe of her flair for bending the rules and challenging concepts of romance. We could go on!

There’s something so human about Sarah Ready’s characters, sure, they encompass a little magic but mostly they’re made up of -real- real emotions, real fears, real dreams, real aspirations, real awkwardness, real hope, and real and honest love. Her stories are all so different, yet every single one has this realness running through the pages which is what makes us fall in book love. We laugh, we cry, we fall in love.

Switched is an unusual story of love. It’s the second book in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted Series, however, can absolutely be read as a standalone. We highly recommend reading both though as each is as wonderful as the other. Serena and Henry, as different as night and day yet both complement each other beautifully, but wow does it take quite the journey for them to understand and realise the why and the how. A heartbreaking, beautiful, funny, and ever so sweet journey. One that had us smiling and laughing and falling in love.

An opposites attract romance with a slightly paranormal twist as the hero and heroine somehow manage to switch bodies – think Freaky Friday and you’ll get the idea. Serena ‘Ducky’ Otaki was a free spirited, trekkie physicist with no intention of ever settling down as she had a healthy fear of losing her identity to a husband. Henry Joule was a tea swilling, uptight Brit who dreamt of settling down and giving his family the same kind of life he’d had growing up. After a meet cute beginning, the planets aligned, and they spent the night together, but Ducky ran crushing poor Henry’s dreams before they had a chance to bloom. Then she found out Henry was her new boss at CERN.

I did enjoy the concept of Switched and there were parts of the book that I loved and other parts…… well not so much. I did find the description of Henry to be a bit of a stereotype, but I loved his chemistry with Ducky and also his relationship with his family. His pain at perhaps not being part of their lives if they couldn’t switch back was touching. Countering this were a few moments where I admit I laughed out loud, namely Henry experiencing menstrual pain – definitely a drama queen! I didn’t enjoy the science side of things which went right over my head, so I was glad when the story moved away from Geneva to the UK and then the USA. I also found Ducky breaking the fourth wall and talking directly to readers a bit off putting but on the whole this book worked for me.

Thank you, Netgalley and W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing for the advanced reader’s copy. This book was fun and a super quick read. Not sure what part was my favorite- the cat’s name Captain Purrk or that when they switched places, Henry had to experience what period cramps felt like 😂. But really, this book made my laugh out loud at times. I didn’t know it was a sequel, so it can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I’m going to go read the first book in the series now to see what I missed.

This book is going to stay with me for a long time. Serena and Henry couldn't have been more amazing, I totally loved them. I loved Serena's geek side, her freedom and her desire to live her dreams.

I loved the way they both grew up living in each other's bodies, it came across as a very mature book, but I loved that it had a lot of laughs.
I totally recommend it.