Good story but horrible narration.
An audiobook in my opinion must have the perfect voice to keep the audience listening and intrigued to the book.
I’ll try to read this in a physical format so that I could provide a better review on the storyline

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

I am always glad to see a romance with a heroine in STEM and I had high hopes for this title. Not that I don't like to read about women who own cupcake shops, or are wedding planners, but it's nice to see more diversity in the main characters and their interests,

For the first ten or twelve chapters, I had real trouble connecting with the protagonist - she had real relationship hangups, and she didn't seem to even have the potential to recover from her condition of disregarding everyone else's feelings. However, after the characters in the story made their switch, the novel became much more engaging. I enjoyed seeing the challenges that each one made trying to adapt to the other person's situation and the way it opened their eyes. I felt like there was a lot of room for some comedy in the situation which remained unexplored, and there was a little too much self-loathing, but overall, I was very pleased with the way the story was tied up neatly at the end.

Freaky Friday - but make it romance!

Serena is a free spirited Cali girl. Henry is a buttoned up Brit. She's messy. He's tidy. She is committed to her job and doesn't want a serious relationship. He can't wait to get married.

They meet and have a magical one n ight stand. Then she realizes they will be coworkers and is done. A wild electrical storm occurs causing them to Freak Friday into each other's body. Which was hilarious. They liked food they hated. She had to deal with man parts. He had to deal with a monthly cycle. I giggled multiple times!

I enjoyed watching them fall for each other, much to Serena's dismay, as they tried to find a way to switch back.

A fun read!

Many thanks to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Quick Summary: Tea of Coffee? Tidy or Messy? Dogs or Cats? Forever Love or Fleeting Lust? Henry and Serena couldn't be more different but none of that would matter if their one night stand didn't get complicated. After one amazing night together, Serena realizes that Henry is about to be her new boss and that, on top of her anti-love/marriage stance, may be an issue for her and lovestruck Henry. So what happens when things get a little "freaky friday" at the particle accelerator? They find out if it's possible that two incedibly different people come to understand each other's perspectives on life and love.

Audiobook Thoughts: the narrator was FANTASTIC. The way she was able to have me hearing sarcasm, humor, confusion, disbelief with such clarity was wonderful. I never questioned how Serena was feeling - I could feel it through not only the words but the voice reading it to me.

I did find that it was hard to picture the diagrams and I would have completely missed them if I wasn't also reading the ebook while listening to the audio most of the time. I think this could have used a disclaimer up front for those of us who didn't know what to expect - kind of in the way we went over the footnotes. The diagrams brought some fun to the story and it would be a shame not to really get them.

My thoughts on the book: This smart, sweet, sometimes silly book was just what I needed during a few cold winter days. The battle Serena faced as she figured out her feelings was so raw and the inclusion of both of their families led to deeper character development and more meaningful dialogue. The way Henry and Serena learned about each other through their families was beautiful and the rollercoaster of emotions I felt throughout this was all worth it to end it with a smile on my face.

**review to be posted on instagram 2/20

Good Book!

I am a big fan of Sarah Ready books. They are all entertaining and fun to read. Until this book, every one was better than the last one. This one was good, in the end, but took a long time to set up the ultimate story. Which is the only reason this was a four star read for me.

This story was interesting in the way that it let you understand the perspective of someone else. A whole new meaning for walking in someone else's shoes. Sometimes understanding each other is the only thing missing from the making a couple.

I listened to the audiobook that was narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster and James Anderson Foster.

I wanted to love this one, but I struggled with it. The main characters and likable and just the right amount of quirky. I love a good opposites attract romance trope and this book delivers on that front. I was also expecting to love the body swapping angle because I tend to enjoy a bit of the fantastical… but it did not work for me.

I was not expecting the super weird, icky feels I felt when these two characters start falling in love with each other while inhabiting one another’s bodies.

It just absolutely did not hit for me, but that won’t deter me from reading more books from this author. If the storyline were different, I think I could enjoy her writing style.

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for a free audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Serena and Henry meet one perfect evening and it’s instant love. For Henry, love is all he’s ever wanted but for Serena love means the loss of herself, and her true love of physics, so she panics and sabotages their relationship before it has a chance to begin. Unfortunately for her, Henry has been employed where Serena works. They spend the next two years working together, misunderstanding each other, until a freak storm strikes and causes the two of them to switch places. Through switching places they are able to come to a greater understanding of one another and take a second chance on the opportunity for the love of a lifetime.

I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful, heartfelt, hilarious rom-com reminiscent of Freaky Friday. At first I wasn’t sure about the plot. I side-eyed the insta-love and had to fully allow myself to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the story and once I did, I was in for a very good time. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that made me laugh out loud and also feel so emotional in the same breath to shed tears. Serena and Henry were great characters. The writing was funny, sharp, and at times poetic with great banter and chemistry between the mains as well as heartwarming moments with their families. I loved the way that by switching each were able to truly understand and appreciate each other and also to see their families in new ways. It really made me think of interactions in my own life and how our perspective could be changed for the better if only we walked in a mile in someone else’s shoes.

The story is told through Serena’s POV except for one chapter told through Henry’s. There are times that the fourth wall is broken. There is sexual innuendo and humor and the spice is open door.

The narration in audio was well done and I would recommend either format for reading. Thank you to NetGalley and Swift and Lewis publishing for the ARC.

I loved getting the chance to get to know Serena! I absolutely loved Ghosted and this being the second book in that series but can be read as a standalone. With Freaky Friday vibes, this one was so fun. But I love all of Sarah’s book so it’s not a surprise I enjoyed this one. Serena is hilarious and super smart. When she meets Henry and has a one night stand, she never knew it would turn into a workplace romance and switching bodies. When Henry and Serena begin working together to get through their switch together, their banter is amazing and adorable. Another super cute HEA but told in a fun way.

When I started reading this book, I didn't realize it was set in the same world as Ghosted, which I loved and made a great surprise! For Switched, I really enjoyed it! I liked the characters and it was a fun premise. I loved the use of "stardust" as a description throughout. It certainly had a shock but so good! I'm definitely a fan of Sarah Ready! I very much enjoyed this narrator, she was perfect!

I devoured this! I was so nervous to even start it because I was certain it couldn’t stand up to the prior interconnected read, but this one was just as good. A lil science a lil magic, and so heartfelt!

And Kelsey Navarro Foster the narrator was, as always *chefs kiss*. She can narrate my grocery list.

Thank you NetGalley and Independent Book Publishers of America for allowing me an early read of this book. All thoughts are my own, I do not accept money for reviews.

Freaky Friday concept, scientist fmc and mmc, one night stand, fake dating, forced proximity, wedding, they almost die

I was fortunate to also get an early listen to Ghosted, so when I saw that there was a second book I immediately requested it. The concepts for these books are so weird that they work, and I genuinely want to know how the author preps for these ideas and how she writes them.

This audiobook was a whirlwind. The last 10% had me hooked, I didn’t want anyone interrupting me. Seeing Serena and Henry’s journey of finding themselves in each other while they have to be the other person was beautiful (even if that sounds complicated). Listening to Serena come to her realization about how our upbringings influence how we think about certain issues is the most important lesson everyone needs to learn.

Even though this series follows a best friend pair as they find their life partners through crazy concepts, if there is a part three I will be first in line for the audiobook version. I do believe these books are best in the audiobook format, I don’t know how well my attention would be grabbed if I was physically reading the book.

3.25 Stars
Freaky Friday, but make it a nerdy romance

*Can be read as a standalone, but it'll be more enjoyable as a series.*

Serena Otaki is a brilliant physicist who has dedicated her life to science. She's always believed that her work should come first, which is why she's never had time for relationships. But all that changed when her one-night stand turned out to be her new boss, who's everything she's not. He's grumpy, uptight, and a clean freak, and she just can't seem to understand him. However, fate has other plans for them when an electric storm causes them to switch bodies. Now, they must navigate their new reality and figure out how to switch back before their lives spiral out of control. Will they be able to work together and find a way out of this mess, or will their differences be too much to handle?

I must say that while I enjoyed the book overall, I found the first quarter a chore to get through. I felt that it was too corny and cheesy, and the constant use of science jargon and references was repetitive. I get it. She lives and breathes physics. However, as the story progressed, I found it became more engaging, and the characters' depth increased as the romance developed. While this may not be my favorite book, I still found it to be an entertaining read and would recommend it to others who enjoy romantic novels with a science twist.

***Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and W.W. Crown for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***

First off I need to acknowledge that rom-coms and magical realism aren't my usual genres and this book didn't do an awful lot to change that. That said the book is well written and has many humorous moments that those with a liking for this genre will surely appreciate. A few too many physics references and sexual innuendos for my liking but that's just my personal preference.
The narrator does a good job of navigating British and American accents and coping with the male/female body swap voice challenges.
Not one for me but definitely will have appeal to others.
I am grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced listener copy of this book.

A Fantastic Fun Story. I really liked how the author took the MC from fear to trust& faith in love. I enjoyed the humour included amongst the characters. The story was relatable and had me captivated from the start. A must read!

Thank you W. W. Crown, and imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC for an audiobook ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!

Unfortunately, I was not able to finish this one. I was super disappointed because I really liked the first one in this series. I was confused why I did not like this one as much as the other one. However, I could not handle the sexual innuendo it was too much. It was the main character's whole personality and I did not feel like I could connect with them. I really hope to still receive audiobook arcs in the future. I feel like this might be a one off.

Thank you once again for this opportunity.


I did not post my review on Goodreads like I normal do because I don't like giving a rate unless I finish a book.

This was such a great audio version. The narrator did a fabulous job. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. I thought the science aspect was cute, but a little over my head. Overall, it was super cute and I loved that I was able to listen to it.

***audiobook review
This book was very dnf-able. The narrator and both main characters were insufferable. The narrator was MONOTONE and boring. But the characters were worse. Too many science references for the average reader. Too much dry humor that didn’t translate in the book. Not good not good at all. That’s all I have to say, sorry. The whole book was awful.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

Sarah Ready has written another lovely rom-com that is heavy on the magical realism. After loving several other novels by this author, including the first book in this trilogy, Ghosted, I was excited to see Serena Otaki as the FMC in Switched, the second book in the series. Each is a standalone, though it is fun to see the characters from Ghosted make an appearance or two, and see where they ended up.

While the story itself takes a leap beyond the real, as Serena and Henry switch bodies for most of the novel, the characters themselves are likeable and their romance is believable. Sarah Ready's sense of humor is wonderfully woven throughout the romance, and I laughed outloud several times as I listened to the audiobook.

The audio is well done, with excellent voices by Kelsey Navarro Foster, who narrated the majority of the book, and James Anderson Foster in the one chapter from Henry's POV. It took a bit of adjustment to get used to the switch, but once I figured it out, Ms. Foster's accents were helpful and consistent.

Thank you to Netgalley and W.W. Crown for the audio ARC o Switched by Sarah Ready. The opinions in this review are my own.

Synopsis: In this quirky, romantic take on Freaky Friday, scientists Henry and Serena swap bodies after a freak workplace accident during a storm.
Thoughts: Switched is the second in Sarah Ready's paranormal romance series, Ghosted. I loved the first book and was very excited for the opportunity to check out this audiobook! Serena and Henry's story started off a bit slowly, and there was an insta-love aspect that I didn't connect with at first, but once I got into the story I found it very enjoyable. There was a lot of fun, flirty banter and humor throughout. If you're into science, you will definitely appreciate their nerdy sides.
Overall, I'd say this was a sweet and fun sci-fi infused romance that is perfect for Valentine's month! If you're considering checking out the audio, I really loved the narrator and the way she really brought the humor of the book to life.
Read this if you like:
8 Freaky Friday
o women in STEM o he falls first o slow burn
8 workplace romance