Sweet!
Different!
Also…brings to reality the thoughts so many of us have/had about relationships and vulnerability…and how much easier it might be to just put up a wall… 😕

Serena and Henry are from two very different worlds.

Serena is a mess. She is fun loving, free spirited, a California girl, and never wants to be tied down. Her apartment is a collaboration of everything she’s dropped on the floor as she goes…She loves physics, her family, espresso, tofu and her cat…Purrk.

Henry is British, quiet, a neat freak, and wants to settle down with the right woman and spend his life with her…quietly. He loves physics, dogs, his family, red meat, tea and biscuits.

When they meet, the universe shifts!
It’s amazing! It’s wonderful!

Or…is it a mistake?

Serena retreats when she realizes who he is.
Henry is left speechless…

And so we begin the book… Yes…that was the opening!!

At this point my mouth is hanging open, and my heart drops to the floor…

And then I feel like it was quiet for a while….

When we start to see things really pick up again, there is some type of an electrical storm (at least that’s what I’m calling it…)

The world once again “shakes”… but this time when they come through it…they’ve switched places! (And no, I’m not giving anything away. This is clearly stated on the description…)

But what follows…is incredible!

The scenes painted out for us, in full color, well…just wow!

And the scenarios that come about… mouth…hanging…open.

Not going to give anymore away…let’s just say that the third “electrical storm” will shake YOU!

And in the end, well, all seems to be right with the world. ❤️

Oh…and I Love the Cover!! 💗💙🤍💜

Thanks to #NetGalley, #WWCrown and #SwiftAndLewisPublishing for an ARC of the audiobook which was released on 2/20/24.

#Switched by #SarahReady and narrated by #KelseyNavarroFoster and #JamesAndersonFoster.

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If I could give this more stars I would. Henry and Serena switch bodies and try to get back to themselves by learning more about the other. There was quite a bit of science in this book which I think is what lacks in some Ali Hazelwood books which I think then rivals them. The spicy-ness is not all that bad which is interesting as they are in an opposite sex body. Granted it's not closed door but it's not bad. Serena narrates most of the book. I wish Henry had some more chapters because I would love to get inside his head more. However Serena has this sense of humor which both me and Henry loved. The author uses footnotes which took me a while to get used to but ended up liking. Overall this book was a little cheesy but I felt was wholesome and down to earth.
I did get this from NetGalley so thanks to them and the publisher for giving me this wonderful book. I did not read Ghosted the first book in the series which at a couple points was confusing but this book is standalone otherwise. I look forward to reading more Sarah Ready books!

This was just plain cute. A “Freaky Friday”-esque, lovers-turned enemies- turned lovers romcom, that literally bursts with energy. If you read the first book in the series, you probably were delighted to see Serena getting her own book. I personally was really intrigued by our bestie over in Switzerland, so when I saw this book, I needed to read it asap. The concept is really fresh and fun, and frankly I’m surprised no one has written a romcom in this style before. (Maybe I’m wrong, but I haven’t heard of any). I also really loved the use of footnotes, which had me cackling whilst listening to the audiobook. It felt like we were really in Serena’s quirky brain. Overall it was just really fun and a breeze to listen to. 4 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, and the publisher for this arc audiobook, in exchange for my unbiased review.

Loved this! If you take Big Bang Theory, and Ali Hazelwood stem filled love store, and Freaky Friday, and sandwich them all together- you get SWITCHED! Henry and Serena are such lovable characters. The plot was unique, the slow burn was burning, and the self discovery was incredible. It had humor, love, heartache, and nerd speak. The narrator was great. Trying to sort through who was thinking what about who during the audio when they were switched was a challenge for the mind, but overall it was a great read.

"Switched" by Sarah Ready is an entertaining and delightfully quirky audiobook that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the unpredictability of the universe.

The audiobook is brought to life by engaging narration and dynamic character performances, drawing listeners into Serena and Henry's world of scientific exploration and romantic entanglement. The author's witty and humorous writing style keeps the story lighthearted and entertaining, while also touching on deeper themes of acceptance, connection, and the power of love.

"Switched" is a refreshing and imaginative take on the classic body-switch trope, offering a fresh perspective on the age-old question of what it means to truly understand someone else. With its charming characters, clever plot twists, and heartfelt moments, this audiobook is sure to leave listeners smiling and satisfied.

Thank you to @netgalley and @W.w Crown for the Arc. This was a very cute and different take on the classic movie Freaky Friday. I loved it. I could not imagine being switched into a mans body and have to live his life as if nothing is wrong.The mutual pining was heartbreaking, as were many of the scenes with their loved ones, while they were in the wrong bodies. This is a must read.

Like every Sarah Readys' book I loved it. It gript me from the first moment tillthe end.
Love the story line. 4 stars read.

I feel slightly misled when I saw there were two audiobook narrators and the male narrator literally only does one chapter. Sigh.

Otherwise the story has a decent premise, moderate spice level, but the beginning chapter was eye rolling to me and I had a hard time getting into the story from that. Narrators were good but just didn’t knock it out of the park for me.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this eaudio arc.

Totally unrealistic but great fun! #Switched by #SarahReady is an enchanting rom-com where a bizarre event has physicists Henry & Serena switching bodies (yes, like Freaky Friday - but this one is not for kids!). When Henry first meets Serena as "Ducky" at a bar, they share an intimate evening and Henry is convinced it is love at first sight. Serena doesn't believe in that kind of love and ends it with Henry the next day, right after finding out he's going to be her new boss on Monday! Time flies by without us learning about the elephant in the room until at work one night, particles collide and the two switch bodies. Then the whole story reveals itself while chaos and hilarity ensue! Thanks to #NetGalley for the eARC.

When I picked this up I did not realise that this book would reprise characters from Sarah Ready's novel ghosted, but I was delighted! Serena was one of my favourite characters from the last book so it was great to be able to follow her path to love with a gorgeous Brit. Similar to the first book there is a crazy event that causes these two to come together in a way that will defy modern science. I loved the physics, Geneva and the CERN in this book. Sarah does a wonderful job of weaving this all together into a delightful love story. I listened to this as an audiobook and the narrators, Kelsey Navarro Foster and James Anderson Foster, were fabulous! Will there be more? I hope so!

Big thanks to Netgalley, W. W. Crown, Independent Book Publishers Association, and Sarah Ready for this early release audiobook copy in exchange for my honest review

Serena is married to her job. She likes men just fine but would prefer her job over marrying a man. When she has a one night stand with Henry and he confesses to possibly falling in love with her, the door doesn't even have time to hit her on her behind.
When he shows up to work as her new boss, she tries to avoid him. After a freak accident at work, they end up in each other's bodies. Now they have to find a way back into their own.
Opinion
I loved the movie Freaky Friday (original version) growing up. This book plays into my love of that movie but is way funnier. (Imagine waking up as the opposite sex, what would you do first?) I got the best laugh out of Henry experiencing PMS as a woman. Honestly, this book is just downright funny and awkward and stressful and a great read.
I listened to the audio. The narrators were priceless. I loved hearing them switch back and forth between Serena's American accent and Henry's English accent. I was quite impressed they could both pull it off.
Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I got this audiobook through NetGalley. I will say, I did not know what to expect when I began listening to this book. However, I loved it. I really enjoyed the storyline and I liked how it incorporated science and physics but it was not confusing to follow. This book is about Serena and Henry who meet and have a great night together, only for Serena to not want to see Henry again and Henry feeling like it was love at first sight. Well, he is her new colleague. Almost two years later, they switch bodies (Freaky Friday style) and have to navigate their lives together, as each other. They get to meet their families and ultimately have to come to terms with their feelings for one another.

My favorite parts of this audiobook had to do with their witty banter and conversations. Serena and Henry and the complete opposites of each other and somehow they just work together. There were also some surprise twists at the end that I didn't see coming, which is also why I really enjoyed this story.

The narration was great and I loved that we got at least one chapter as Henry's point of view. I felt like the narrators made the story come to life with the change from Serena and Henry. Serena is independent and kind of goofy, whereas, Henry is organized and proper. It was nice to hear that from each character.

Personally, I mainly listen to audiobooks in order to move freely and do things I need to get done. This book is probably one of the best books I've read recently that didn't make me cringe or make me feel like it was corny. I was hooked from beginning to end and finished it in two days. I would recommend.

Switched was part Freaky Friday, part Big Bang Theory and part love story all rolled into one fun hilarious touching story. I enjoyed the quirks and idiosyncrasies of both characters. This book was a refreshing read and great introduction to a new author for me. Thank you Net Galley and WWCroen and imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing, IBPA for the advanced copy of the audiobook

As always, Sarah Ready can do no wrong! She writes such a good romance! I loved this story so much. It had just enough fantastical elements to be interesting, and I liked that they were wrapped up in science. This had great representation about women in STEM without feeling preachy. Henry was such a dreamy MMC and I liked that the slow burn didn't feel boring or tedious! There wasn't too much spice, and what was there could easily be skipped if you prefer a closed door romance!

The audiobook was really well done and engaging, too! I do wish the Male narrator had been included throughout! The one chapter he did was wonderful, though the female narrator did a fantastic job too.

Thanks to Netgalley, and Sarah Ready for the advanced copy to listen to.

I wasn't a huge fan of the paranormal aspect of this book but I did love the characters and the love story. my favorite part was when he got his period for the first time lol! highly recommend of you are into paranormal romance books

Serena Otaki, a carefree Californian, finds joy in smashing atoms at The Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland. Her love extends to Star Trek, spicy tofu, and her feline companion, Captain Purrk. Embracing a cluttered apartment and an unattached lifestyle, Serena's simplicity defines her.

Despite my efforts, I struggled with the writing style due to constant fourth wall breaking and confusing footnotes. The dialogue and word choices felt cringey at times. Overall, it's a swift rom-com with a magical twist, recommended for fans of the 'body swap' trope, the central theme of the story.

I appreciate Netgalley and W. W. Crown, an imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC, for providing me with a copy of Switched by Sarah Ready.

Thank you NetGalley and W.W. Crown, an imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing, for this advance listening copy. I found that listening at 1.5x-1.75x speed was optimal as the speech was far too slow at 1x. The narrators were great though! She did a great job of switching between voices and accents.

Serena is an American physicist who lives in Geneva, Switzerland. She is a total nerd and is so passionate about her career that she isn’t willing to let love get in the way. During a night out at dinner, she ends up having a one night stand with a Brit named Henry. Much to her surprise, he is her new boss, so she must make it clear that she isn’t interested in a relationship besides professional. One day, while they are at work, a big electric storm causes them to switch bodies…This book is the second in the Ghosted series, but can easily be read on its own.

I loved this take on Freaky Friday with some Big Bang Theory elements thrown in! At times it was hilarious, and at other times, it was emotional. This was a fun take on a romance in finding yourself and what’s truly important in life.

A modern day Freaky Friday, body swap trope. If you are a fan of this type of book, you will love Switched! The footnotes and overall writing style/dialogue of this book was hard for me to enjoy. Perhaps this is a result of my own personal preference, and not the author.

Sarah Ready has become one of my auto-read authors and I like how she’s recently been combining the paranormal with her romances. This is the second book in a series of standalones, but we do get cameos from Jillian and Daniel which was a lovely blast from the past. I found Serena’s character quite interesting, with her views on love and relationships and how this has been moulded by her own parents. She’s passionate about her career as a physicist working at CERN and not at all interested in giving it up for love nor money. When her fate is entwined with Henry’s, and they’re struck by love at first sight, Serena is absolutely not going to get trapped in a relationship and lose herself. These two characters have a long journey ahead of them, which involves a Freaky Friday style body switch, which brings the pair closer together and provides an opportunity for them to understand each other. Their reactions to the gender swap were amusing at times, and while the book has humorous moments, it also has the more serious ones with some hurt and heartbreak thrown in. I didn’t feel, despite seeing so much of these two characters throughout, that I really understood very much about them by the end, and nor was I really convinced of their chemistry. Their affection was convincing but the sparks weren’t flying for me. I found the female narrator's voice familiar from Ghosted, which was a little jarring, and despite there being two narrator’s, the majority of the book is only read by the female narrator and I found it very difficult distinguishing between Serena and Henry’s voices, so it wasn’t the easiest of reads.

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I don’t know what I expected but there were elements of this that made me actually think. Aside from the obvious issues about swapping bodies, it was interesting to see how the writer imagined memories work in connection with the body (don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a deep philosophical exploration but had clearly been carefully though out which I liked). There were also laugh out loud moments,