This was a cute romance with freaky Friday and enemies to lovers vibes! There were parts of the book that I really liked but then there were others that didn't impress me, but all in all, a good read!

4.75/5⭐️. for me! I read this book in one sitting! Thank-you toNet Galley, Crown Publishing, and the author for an ARC.

This book is about an instant connection that goes awry. Serena and Henry meet at a pub. They end up having a One Night Stand because Serena finds out that Henry is her boss.

We fast forward and these two are polar opposites of each other. One night, Serena forgetting to give Henry some important information for the job. She goes back in and there is an event and suddenly Henry is in Serena's body and Serena is in Henry's.

I loved the interactions between the family members. My only big thing is I wish this book was mainly dual pov. I would've liked that. Other than that....i loved it!!

Ready is one of my favorite authors; she just has a way of writing relatable, authentic characters & funny yet emotional storylines & this one was no different. I loved the Freaky Friday aspect of the story and Serena’s character arc was a highlight for me. I did not realize this was book 2 after Ghosted (which I loved), so I was so happy to see those characters return. This can be read as a standalone though. I would have liked to see more of Henry’s POV, but I did appreciate that we got to see how both characters dealt with their respective family situations. I alternated between the audiobook and e-book and enjoyed both formats. Overall, if you are a fan of Ali Hazelwood or Katherine Center, I highly recommend!

the writing was very good. but the story wasnt it for me. i think i would’ve enjoyed it more if i was younger since it was a bit too ya for my liking. im just sad i didnt like it

I didn’t like this one at first. I had to put it down, then came back to it. I wound up really liking it. I enjoyed reading about my favorite characters again from Ghosted. I like how that story was tied into this one. You don’t have to read Ghosted first, but I highly recommend it! Giving this one 4 starts because of the build up, it took too long for me. I would recommend. Thanks NetGalley for the read!

This was such a different story and I loved it! My only complaint is how far into the story I finally got to know the meaning behind “Ducky” being Serena’s nickname. Perfect for a twist on the typical STEM romance.

Serena, a free-spirit from California found her one true love when she was a child and she vowed to never let anything get in the way of that. Physics has always been there for her and it always will and she has her dream job at The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland, so how could she put that in danger by falling for a guy? Henry is content with his life. He loves his job, his family, his apartment, but he is very much looking for love and marriage. One perfect night has Henry and Serena meeting and sparks flying, but everything comes to a screeching halt when things become a little to real for Serena and Henry ends up being her new boss. It was all a mistake, but one electric storm causes something out of this world to happen. Henry and Serena have switched bodies and have to work together to find a way to switch back before time runs out.

I won't lie, this wasn't my favorite from Sarah, but I still had a fantastic time with this read/listen. It had all the hallmarks of a Sarah Ready book, humor with a good mix of emotion, and I was rooting for Serena and Henry from the start of this book. Most of the science-y stuff definitely went over my head, but that didn't take away from the story for me at all, and I really enjoyed the graphs, charts, and lists that were used to explain the science. And just like the first book, I loved the nerdy aspects of this book with the love of Star Trek. Though I don't think you should avoid this book if you don't like or know Star Trek.

I did wish there was more from Henry's POV, but that's just purely for selfish reasons. I still got a good grasp on his character and I never questioned how he felt about Serena. I loved the character growth we got to see from Serena and I liked how her backstory played a part in this book. I honestly loved how the two of them worked together and how their relationship developed. This was honestly such a good time and I can't wait for the next in the series.

✔️ Instant Attraction
✔️ Missed Opportunity
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ STEM Romance
✔️ Paranormal
✔️ First Person Single POV (One Chapter from His POV)

I enjoyed listening to the audiobook of this book. It is a contemporary romance with science fiction and magical realism. Overall I love the plot and the characters of Switched. I also love the audiobook of this book, the narration is also great.

5🌟 Magical realism, force proximity, Instalove, and second chance romance. I loved this book and the audiobook was amazing as well. It was the perfect blend of a STEM romance from Ali Hazelwood and the magical realism of Rebecca Serle. Not only is the story great, but the author adding in drawings, footnotes, and having the main character break the 4th wall occasionally made this story the perfect reading experience in my eyes. If you like Freaky Friday and love romances this book is for you!

Audiobook: 4⭐️ Narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster and James Anderson Foster. The audiobook is excellent. I enjoyed the narrator and how she told the story.

Thank you NetGalley, W.W. Crown Books, and Swift and Lewis Publishing LLC for the eARC of Switched by Sarah Ready (ebook and audiobook) in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars

I have read many of Sarah Ready's books now, and one thing I adore about this author is how well she can take a certain storyline and make characters that bring it to life effortlessly. This is the second book in the Ghosted series, and I admit, I didn't know how Ready would top falling in love with a ghost, but switching bodies with the guy you could have some really big feelings with is definitely a step up from that.

I thoroughly enjoyed the concept of the body swap, but what truly made it work was Ready's character building. Serena and Henry, despite being in opposite gendered bodies than those they were born with, still felt just like themselves. Sure, there were some additional changes to their reactions whilst in the wrong bodies (still giggling over Henry enduring a period), but it was easy to envision their core personalities regardless. This was so cleverly weaved together, and I applaud Ready for doing such a fantastic job with it.

I also enjoyed the reluctant romance from Serena's side of things. I really appreciated how she went from being against anything to do with Henry romantically, to slowly evolving her beliefs in what a healthy relationship looks like for each couple. This plotline wasn't rushed, and because it took time to evolve her feelings from never having solid relationships to admitting there was something special between her and Henry going on, when it got to the proper intimacy and love confessions, it felt real and bolstered her character's depth so much. Henry, bless him, was so steadfast and honest with his feelings, that I just loved him from the beginning. His patience, and also his acknowledgment to himself that he couldn't keep putting his heart on the line was perfectly executed. The use of forced proximity was well placed in this book.

But I did give this one half a star less than Ghosted, which I'm so frustrated by, but I have to address the elephant in the room. Should I draw a diagram too? List it out? Go into the details of said elephant scientifically? And make sure I footnote everything? Whilst on one hand, fans of Ali Hazelwood's STEM romances would most likely enjoy this book a great deal, since both Serena and Henry work together in a science-based career, sadly, I found the use of footnotes, diagrams, lists, and the excess science lessons detracted from the story. I was rather dismayed when I started the story because it was just so overwhelming. However, whilst in Henry's body, Serena's need for all of these seems to disappear, and the storyline could breathe. I would have given this 4.5 easily, as I loved the couple more than the first book's, if they didn't come back again at the end, but they reappeared and it threw my love for this world away. I wish I could overlook the author's choice to write like this because the storyline was so good! But it really did a disservice to the story in my opinion.

Will I be reading the next book in this series? Absolutely. Do I recommend this still, despite the negative reaction I had? Most definitely. Is Sarah Ready an auto-read author of mine now? I really think so. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time picking up books by this author, and I can't imagine a time when I wouldn't.

I fell in love with Serena. What a fun romantic novel. By far one of the best I've read lately.

Switched is a must read!

Ducky is a physicist and loves her life! What could make things better in her life......definitely not a man and love. Then Henry walks into the bar and nothing is ever the same. Ducky prides herself with her work and discoveries. Love would swallow her whole and she cannot lose herself. Absolutely not. But that is not how Henry thinks. Can he change her mind or should he just avoid her all together?
Switched by Sarah Ready is book two in the Ghosted series. Full disclosure, I have not read Ghosted (Book 1) but I still followed this story and I don't think it is necessary to read book 1. This book was so entertaining!! I loved it! Ready grabs your attention from page one and has you enthralled the entire book. This book is a fun-loving rom-com with lots of laughs and a few tears mixed in there. You will root for Ducky (aka Serena) and Henry to make it all work. Even though the premise for the book has been done before, the story itself is refreshing and so good! I love Ready's addition of the footnotes! Most of them made me giggle!
I will definitely be recommending Switched to all my rom-com loving friends! And I will be looking for all future works by Ready. I will have to go read Ghosted (book 1) because I love this para-normal storyline! Special thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles Publishing group for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 5 HUGE STARS for Me!!

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I had not read Sarah Ready before, so I was completely unprepared for this book. I thought it would be funny and romantic, but I had no idea how insightful it would be. I took extra time with this book because I wanted to reflect on what she had written. I loved Serena and Henry, I loved the descriptions of the locations, and I loved the deft way the themes were woven through the story. I would love to list all the things I loved, but that would take forever and spoil some surprises. I'll just say that I loved all of it, and I am now headed for her backlist.
I also have the audiobook, and Kelsey Navarro Foster was the perfect choice to narrate this. I always think that her best work is when the characters are confused and/or indignant, so that fits the humor of this book beautifully. She does a terrific job with the accents and the accent confusion -- there's a lot going on that she juggled. Her performance was a perfect match for an excellent book.

Thanks to Netgalley & W.W. Crown for access to this E-ARC! The characters were so cute & I loved the body switch theme! Another good one by this author!

"The Big Bang Theory" + "Freaky Friday" = A great book!!!

Yes, that's corny but describes how this book felt for me. I've seen every episode of "TBBT" many times over, so many of the terms/names/locations in this book were familiar to me. But only from watching that show!! I'm not smart, AT ALL, but this book didn't make me feel lost since I had the tiniest but of familiarity.

Serena & Henry. Serena as Henry and Henry as Serena. The author did a phenomenal job of writing their characters as they were. She also did a phenomenal job of writing them while they were switched. There was loads of depth, understanding and love for both of them. Before, during, and after the split. I doubt anyone could've written it better.

I definitely recommend this book!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Why are there not more people talking about Sarah Ready and her books! Switched is the second I have ready by this author and both times I was instantly drawn in why the fun storyline, likeable characters and great writing. Switched is a fun semi paranormal/fantasy type of romance and a premise that had me questioning how it would work. Freaky Friday but its between our two love interests? How? It shouldn’t work as seamlessly as it does, but it does. I was never confused as to which character was who and I LOVED how Serena and Henry were able to get to know one and other by literally seeing through the others eyes and understanding each other on a cellular level.

This story was so well done and flowed beautifully. Switched had be laughing out loud, gasping in surprise and full on fan girling over the story. I highly recommend this one, low on angst but high on the rom com aspect. I love how enjoyable Switched was, I truly did not want to put it down! I will continue to reach for this author’s work, because so far I have not been disappointed.
-Mackenzie Bibliophile

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

Switched is a fun, cute story that weaves the whimsy of supernatural romance with a nerdy comedy. The novel is charming in its use of often funny technical diagrams, footnotes, and Star Trek references, bringing a relatability to the story that will particularly resonate with fans of science and sci-fi alike.

The story follows Serena Otaki and Henry Joules, two physicists working at CERN with contrasting lifestyles (think chaos vs. order; coffee vs. tea) and outlooks on love, who are thrown together in a cosmic twist of fate. Serena, a Star Trek-loving American physicist, thrives in her independence. Henry is a serious, tea-loving Brit physicist who wants to find ‘The One’ and settle down. Their worlds collide accelerated protons one fateful night at the local British pub.

Sarah Ready delves deep into the intricacies of understanding and accepting someone else's perspective, literally. When a bizarre electrical storm triggers their swap, they are thrust into each other's bodies. Their experiences force them to confront their preconceptions about love, life, and happiness from an entirely new vantage point.

The emotional and character development of both characters truly anchors the story. As Serena and Henry navigate their swapped lives, they embark on a journey of both self-discovery and mutual understanding. The inclusion of a spicy scene adds a touch of heat to their adventure, adding to the story's overarching themes of love and connection.

I didn’t love the fourth wall breaking that occurred now and then, even though I must admit it was perfectly in keeping with Serena’s character. Also, as a Brit who grew up in America, some of the tongue-in-cheek stereotypes of both countries were a little much at times, but never stopped me from enjoying the story.

Overall, Switched is a feel-good story that strikes the perfect balance between heartwarming romance and nerdy humour. It's a story about finding love in the most unexpected places, the magic of understanding another person truly, and the joy of discovering that what we think is a universal truth isn’t necessarily universal after all.
This book is a must-read for those who enjoy a blend of romance, comedy, and a touch of the supernatural, all wrapped up in a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

I highly recommend this sweet, sci-fi read to anyone who loves rom-coms, slightly supernatural stories, or just wants to escape into a delightful world.

**same review with the audiobook version

Thanks NetGalley for providing the opportunity to read and listen to Switched by Sarah Ready.
I started off listening to the audiobook but *switched* to reading it about 25% of the way through.

The audio version just wasn't for me, the accent imitations and how the narrator just lowered her voice when reading the main male lead's lines was off-putting. I enjoyed the book more after changing to the traditional reading route.

I felt that the whole book would've hit harder in a different medium, because the writing was overly descriptive and seemed more suited for a script rather than a novel. I liked the overall concept and plot however there were just some things that affected my reading experience.

The good:
- inclusion of graphs and pictures, that was cute
- the main message of the story about staying true to oneself
- the overall plot wasn't that bad, it kept me reading and not DNF'ing it
- strong female lead and an honest wholesome male lead
- the annotations concept was great, though it fell off pretty quickly and was only reintroduced again near the end

The not so good:
- cringey 'breaking the fourth wall' instances
- repetitive (tea and starlight - that's all I need to say on this matter)
- insta-lust/love and I personally didn't see the chemistry
- side characters weren't that well developed and I don't know why some were even introduced if they're not going to be fleshed out further
- the whole 'supernatural' aspect to the plot didn't make sense at all

Would not read again.

Overall rating: 2/5

When Serena Otaki meets Henry Joules for the first time, sparks fly, and it seems like the universe has stopped just for them. Yet when she stops to think about what she loves, it is her work in Geneva, Switzerland, smashing atoms at The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. Having a man in her life is not possible. Y et for Henry, life is simple. He loves making analog black holes, drinking piping hot tea, and been obsessively organised but he can’t wait to find the woman of his dreams. Love and marriage are in his future. So, when an electric storm causes an unexpected event at the particle collider and they find that they have switched bodies, life and love look very different, especially as Serena is in Henry’s body and Henry is in Serena’s body.
Another wonderful book by Sarah Ready, following on from one of my favourites ‘Ghosted’. I found the vibe between Serena and Henry, leapt from the pages, with plenty of tension. In particular, I loved the character of Henry who is so innately good and in turn, struggled to understand Serena’s reluctance to reveal her feelings for him. Even though this book is told from Serena’s perspective, by having Henry in her body, we get to see how he feels for her and in turn, how others see her. If this is a bit confusing, you will have to read the book to understand. This was such a cleverly written book, and whilst it requires the reader to suspend one’s disbelief, I found Henry and Serena’s journey to love, so very enjoyable.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I can’t believe this was my first Sarah Ready read — I loved it! I got through this book in a day because I couldn’t put it down. I really liked Serena’s voice throughout, and who doesn’t like a body swap a la Freaky Friday? Read this one for opposites attract, and you’ll also get to enjoy fun diagrams, and cheeky footnotes.

Thanks to NetGalley and W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for this ARC!