What a great story! I’ve read a few of Sarah Ready’s books in the past and they are always so unique and fascinating. Besides the whole switching bodies thing, I found both characters Serena and Henry to be relatable-their fears and emotions. I cannot recommend her books enough! Loved the narrators.

Thank you for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was just as charming as Ghosted! I love how the characters went from love to hate to love again. It was a little confusing as an audio with their voices as they were the opposite gender but overall a super cute romance. I listened to the entirety in 24 hours so a solid 4 star in my book!

Thank you, Sarah Ready and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to this early. 

They say you never know someone until you walked a mile in their shoes. Well, Serena Otaki, double-doctorate physicist who works smashing atoms at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, is about to know Henry Joule really really well. They met 437 days ago (or so) at The Cock and Bull, had an earth shattering one night stand that scared the bejesus out of Serena (who falls in love at first sight? Not her, for sure!), specially when she finds out he's about to be her new boos at the lab. So she does the reasonable thing to do: friendzones the crap out of him. 

Henry was equally thunderstruck by his encounter with Serena and doesn't understand why she suddenly went out of her way to hurt him. Now, they've been working together for more than a year in a most civilized manner... until the Universe (capital U) has plans for them.

One night, one thunderstorm, one anomaly in the lab and - boom! - they wake up in each other's bodies! And with those bodies come feelings and memories... Henry has to attend his brother's wedding that weekend, so Serena has to go, posing as him and him posing as his girlfriend.

Now they're walking a mile in each other's bodies - will Serena understand that love can, indeed, be wonderful? Will they ever switch back?

This one was lovely! So much fun to read/listen to this geeky Freaky Friday! I loved all the scienc-y stuff (former woman in STEM here) and it's so romantic! And funny!

Narration: Infinite kudos to Kelsey Navarro Foster for being Serena, Henry, both of them being each other and all the other characters! Amazing! We get one chapter in Henry's POV and who else would we want other than James Anderson Foster? Perfect Henry!

The audiobook provided a truly immersive experience, skillfully navigating the delicate balance between laughter and deep, resonant emotions. The unexpected twists in the narrative added an element of impossibility that held my attention from the opening moments to the final words.

The narration, rich in tone and expression, brought to life both the joyous and melancholic moments with a profound impact. The author's adept storytelling, combined with the narrator's skill, created a vivid tapestry of emotions that lingered in my mind long after the final chapter.

In this auditory journey, the author's unique sense of humor was not lost but enhanced by the spoken words, making for a captivating and enriching experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this audiobook to anyone seeking a seamless fusion of laughter and introspection, as it truly elevates the listening adventure to a new level of depth and engagement.

I really enjoyed this book actually! It is like the quirky little sister of _The Love Hypothesis_.
Serena is a strong, independent woman, who needs nothing, but science, Star Trek, and her cat. Henry is a heartthrob, who is kind, attractive, British, and wants to fall in love. Them, switching bodies? A recipe for disaster.
But the characters are so lovable, even the minor ones, the Armageddon is avoided. They help each other through ebb and flow, and realize, that what they feared might not be relevant after all.
It warmed my heart, and the narrators were amazing!

Thank you for the ALC, Netgalley, Ms Ready, and W. W. Crown!

Actual Rating: 3.75

Serena Otaki, lady of stem. Passionate about Star Trek, spicy tofu, and her cat, Captain Purrk. Happily chaotic she is very content with her life and how it's going. Currently working at The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland, she's not ready for any change. Until one night when she meets Henry Joules, simple and sweet Brit. They spend the night together and worlds collide. They are in love - but Serena can't have that. She breaks away from Henry and vows to get on with her life. As luck may have it, Henry is also her new boss. Someone she has to see every single day. During a late night at the office a freak storm causes havoc, forcing both Serena and Henry to switch bodies. Can they find their way back to themselves and still be the same people? Or does the universe have bigger plans for the pair?

Here we have another great addition to the women of STEM category in romance. Serena is strong, knows what she wants and she is overall, quite likable. Watching both her and Henry falling deeper and acknowledging their instant attraction was love was satisfying. I loved the scientific references and the stark contrast between both MC's. Switched is a journey of self-discovery in a light and hilarious way. Great as a standalone, but there are characters involved in this story from Ghosted. For the best overall reading, give that one a go first, if you haven't already.

Perfect for fans of:
- Instalove.
- Breaking the fourth wall.
- Opposites attract
- Forced proximity.
- Fake dating.

Thank you to NetGalley & Sarah Ready for both an eARC and ALC for honest review. Publication is set for February 20th, 2024.

I've been in a reading slump for quite a while and today I just binge-listened to the audio version or this book. I'm officially cured from my book slump and I was finally so into a story that I ignored all of my other responsibilities. It was a great feeling to be back into it.

I read the first book in the series a while ago so I was excited to see what the author did with this one. It made me happy to see the characters from the previous book play a role in their story. This love story had me on my toes and I never knew what was going to happen. It was such an interesting dynamic when the characters switched bodies. It was uncharted territory so everything was an obstacle and it was so fun to watch them figure it out.

The characters were so interesting to follow. For once, the girl was the noncommital one who had to get won over. I loved seeing that dynamic because it always seems like guys are the ones who aren't ready to commit in the romance novel scene. This book was adorable and gave me a warm, cozy feeling. Will be continuing this series as they come out!

At this point, I'm convinced that Sarah Ready could publish her grocery list and I'd be in love. Her range of romance writing is freaking fabulous. Switched is the second installment in the Ghosted series, can fully be read as a stand-alone but shares the similar almost 'paranormal', quirky, kinda science-y and nerdy qualities of a romance.

Switched embraces the "Freaky Friday" theme and Serena and Henry are now in each other's bodies. I loved Serena and Henry, total opposites yet work together so incredibly well. Their banter throughout is top-notch, another Sarah Ready trait that hits every time. Throughout this laugh out loud read, there are such tender and intimate moments of them helping each other out in such vulnerable times. The evolution of their personal growths and their relationship is magical.

All in all, another knockout from Ready that will have you snickering in delight, swooning, and groaning with frustration from the tension that builds. The narrators flow well and offer that dual POV switch which is often essential for me to really immerse myself in a read that is dual POV. Their tones and flow compliment each other well and fit lovely.

Sarah Ready books are an auto read for me. I love ghosted, and absolutely loved this one as well. I got the arc ebook and the audiobook and switched between the two. Kinda reminded me of Freaky Friday (body switching) and I loved that movie growing up. While both ways are good, definitely recommend the audiobook. I absolutely loved the narrator!

Our main character Serena believes true love is a science. If only it were that easy girl. Black and white, and not messy. Henry is looking for his true love. These two switch bodies and have to figure out how to switch back. Along the way they really get to know each other and the rest is history.. you know a great love story!

I did enjoy this one a little more than "Ghosted" (also by this author) but that's just because I really enjoyed the body swapping premise! I wish there was more magical realism in rom com books. Ashley Poston is another author who does a great job of this!



Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Ok the Ghosted series is back and still great!!

This time we follow Serena Otaki who doesn’t believe in love, unless that love is particle physics. After an encounter with her co-worker, they find themselves in each others’ bodies and start to realize they understand each other more than they thought.

This book was quirky, funny and had a lot of heart. It was just such a feel good time that I had trouble putting it down! The body switching led to some truly hilarious scenes and thought this was seriously just a good read. Suspend your disbelief and you’ll have a great time.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to listen tot his book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this romance from Sarah Ready. I love a good story with excellent character development, no love triangles, and no unnecessary drama to add fuel to a situation. This was such a compelling listen and I also enjoyed the narrator for Serena. I found myself not wanting to go to bed to keep listening for the developments in this book.

There is a main current of female independence and not losing your identity to be with your partner and it was so well done and written. The science talk was enjoyable and funny and you fell in love with all the characters introduced. Really well done, and I can’t wait to read more Sarah Ready books.

I was immediately drawn to the female main character due to her love of Star Trek. The main characters were easy to love and the side characters added value to their story. A mix of magic, science, and a great imagination creates a memorable story.

Fun 5/5
Spice 1/5 (there are like two or three spicy-ish scenes, some more spicy some less spicy)

I started this book 20h ago so it is safe to say that I LOVED it. Something about this concept is just so fun. Switching your body with someone else’s body for a little while and experiencing everything the way they would experience it.
I loved that things like getting your period or getting kicked in the balls were part of the switching experience because they are so sex specific.

But there is one thing that I wished was part of the book because it is something many people (I think) wonder about: experiencing sex as the other gender. I would it be a little weird? Yes, but the whole concept of the book is a little weird and I personally thing that it would have made the story more interesting.

Overall a great story and a great narrator (Kelsey Navarro Foster).

I really enjoy Sarah Ready's books. So much so that now I don't even read the synopsis and just immediately hit the request button. This book is the second in the Ghosted series and while you don't have to read the first book, the characters are referenced in the second book however you can also read this as a standalone. 

This book sees Henry and Serena fall for each other, insta love style. When they each wake up in the other's body, they have to try to maneuver their way around different jobs and different families while getting used to their own new body. 

So, this one was just okay for me. There were a few laugh out loud moments however I couldn't really get over how unbelievable it was. Insta love is not my favourite trope either so that probably didn't help. It was still a decent listen however especially with the fantastic narration with both the American/English accents and male/female characters. I will be on the lookout for Sarah's next book - will read whatever she writes!

First Thank you Netgalley for the audio arc. Sarah Ready had done it again. I love the twist that she puts in her Rom-Coms, two CERN doctor have a one night stand and after she denies her feelings for him, they end up in a freaky Friday situation. After having to stick together and going to a family wedding and rushing to be by her mother’s side after having a heart attack, they learn more and more about each other and what it means to be in a relationship and the fear that she had of losing one’s identity once you enter a relationship isn’t what she originally thought, it’s about growing with the other person and making each other better , not become one in the same and losing all self identity. With wonderful self growth, and some breaking of the fourth wall, and a whole lot of love Switched is a cute rom-com.

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for this Audiobook Advanced Reader Copy, in exchange for my honest review.

I was lucky enough to have read the first book in this duology last year (also as an ARC) and really enjoyed it. So, when the opportunity to grab this one came up, I jumped on it.

Switched is the story of Serena a physicist living in Geneva, who has put her work first in her life. So much so that she has essentially sworn off love for Physics. Other than the occasional hook-up, Serena is happy in her life. Until she meets Henry in a bar, and her life is turned inside out or at least flipped around. Especially when she learns that he is her new boss.

In a "Freaky Friday" trope, Serena and Henry end up switching bodies. And discovering that sometimes you do need love.

I loved that we had met Serena in the first book (Ghosted) as that MC's best friend. And that you were given an update on the couple from the first book. It was a nice tied up little now moment.

The characters are very likeable, and the supporting characters add to the overall feel of the book. The premise is far-fetched in the best way.

Sarah Ready definitely has my attention as a go to author. Highly recommend this book.
4 Stars.

Ready wrote a fast-paced, shockingly believable, witty story with charm and humor and, of course, a HEA required of the genre.

Switched is compelling from the fourth chapter (hang in there) and the premise sets the stage for a look at some poignant truths usually reserved for award-nominated good literature. There is humor and heart in equal measure, and…science (happy sigh).

Before reading Switched, if someone recommended a body-swap plot? Noooo thank you. Body-swap plot written by Sarah Ready? Yes please! Who knew?

This book is a delight! I got an ARC from NetGalley and this is one of the reasons I love NetGalley - I get to try books that I wouldn’t otherwise select and discover excellent authors to add to my must read list.

Strong 3.5 stars. I love the idea of two scientists dealing with the magic of body swapping. The characters were likeable and had flaws that I was rooting for them to work through. I also legitimately laughed out loud at some of the lines. I would say that one thing that kind of detracted from my enjoyment is that the first 25% of the book was a lot of chaotic internal monologue which slowed down the story. But even though that felt a little bloated, the story was really fun once they swapped bodies.

Also, the female narrator was awesome. Reading for a female character in a male's body and changing her voice depending on whether it was an internal or external voice must have been so confusing to keep straight, but she did great.

(NetGalley Listen Now)

3.75⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Ghosted #2
Others in the series ~ Ghosted
Setting ~ Switzerland
Publication date ~ February 20, 2024
Est page Count ~ 338 (42 chapters)
Audio length ~ 10 hours 11 minutes
Narrators ~ Kelsey Navarro Foster & James Anderson Foster
POV ~ mostly single 1st, one chapter his
Featuring ~ one night stand, insta-love, opposites attract, forced proximity, fake dating, slow burn, minimal steamage

Serena & Henry's meet cute was funny when her pants were literally stuck to the booth. She had to wiggle out of them and borrow his jacket since she was leaving the bar sans pants and underroos. They head back to his hotel and get very well acquainted with each other. So acquainted in fact that he instantly falls for her. She feels it too, but since she's career driven and anti-relationship she pushes him away. But it turns out he's her new boss...awkward.

Then we have a time jump to 437 rotations of the earth later. Since they are both physicists it's pretty heavy on science talk, so be prepared for that. They don't seem to get along too well, but are forced into each other's lives when they switch bodies. Of course this is right before Henry's brothers wedding, so Serena has to pretend she is him and then something happens with her family and he has to pretend he's her because who would believe the truth. I'm pretty sure I would not, would you? They each played the opposite quite well. Henry even got to experience having his period 😂

Overall, there were some funny moments, some suspend your belief moments and some good banter.

Series notes:
Fine as a standalone, but Ghosted characters pop in here a couple of times.

Narration notes:
Kelsey, as always, does a fabulous job. She had to do her American accent as well as a male British one and I didn't hate what I was hearing. Although, since we do have a 2nd narrator a duet narration would have really brought this one home. As it was he only narrated one chapter. He does do a good British accent. I just realized these two are married.

This was a fun fast paced book full of romance with some paranormal body swapping and enough turmoil to keep you hooked.

We follow along with scientist/physicist Serena Otaki and colleague Henry Joules. This is an opposites attract, science gone wrong romance. They meet and for Serena love is out of the question. She values her work above all else and refuses to lose herself to love. As for Henry, after meeting Serena, he believes in love at first sight. The night they shared was magical and life altering, but is brushed off as a night of fun by Serena.
Time passes and they are at a pinnacle of disagreement when they wake up in each others bodies. Their worlds collide and the two must pretend to be each other. So they stick together and attend family functions as they figure things out.

I listened to Switched on audiobook, written by Sarah Ready and narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster and James Anderson Foster. It was an excellent audio, mostly read by Kelsey who did a great job throughout bringing the story to life and keeping it engaging.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for early access to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.