When identical twin sisters find they can no longer understand one another and begin to argue more than they can get along, drastic measures must be taken. The Edie and Alice make a bet that the other could live last a week in their shoes. What ensues is a story that packed a bigger punch then I expected.

As I started reading, I felt like I didn't much care for either sister, however as they swapped places and began to have their eyes opened to the experiences the other lived daily, I found I really came to care about both sisters. Each sister went into the experiment believing one thing, and came out realizing how important relationships, and each other in particular were to each other.

this is such a warming and heartfelt read. i was wondering how you would ever get away with or work the actual swap but i needn't have. it was handled perfectly and it never came up to my mind again.
it felt like we were somehow really getting to know the characters ourselves. so things we might once assume of both sisters if we had read a story of JUST them was suddenly knocked away because we now saw things from their side, or the others side and vice versa. and this is what the girls also managed. they havent the greatest of relationship. they are a clickbait pair on air yes, but off it there is so much angst between them. but then once swapped they suddenly see what the other is going through. and in doing so we do too. and it truly is the case of you never truly know what people are going through unless you are in their shoes. in this case we all get to step into the other sisters shoes. and so did they.
the other characters in the book were just as fabulous if not more so. they added golden sunshine to the book. the dad and Sebastian were characters written and portrayed to perfection.
this book just a wonderful read. and so much better than i could have imagined.

Thank you Avon books for inviting me to review The Sister Switch
The funniest book I’ve read in 2025 so far—The Sister Switch is pure feel-good chaos in the best possible way. From laugh-out-loud moments to swoony mistaken-identity romance, this twin-swap adventure is as charming as it is ridiculous (in all the right ways). Sure, you’ll need to suspend a bit of disbelief, but once you do, you're in for a wild, warmhearted ride full of flirty banter, sisterly mayhem, and scenes that will have you grinning like a fool. Charlotte Butterfield nails the balance between lighthearted fun and genuine emotion, crafting characters you’ll want to hug (or shake, depending on the chapter). It’s the perfect read to toss in your pool tote or carry-on, especially if you’ve got a fruity drink in hand and want something delightfully escapist. If you’re in the mood for something easy, funny, and full of heart—this is the one.

This is a warm, funny, and sharply observed novel about two very different sisters—uptight, organized Alice and chaotic, free-spirited Edie—who swap lives. The result is both entertaining and heartfelt, as each woman is forced to re-evaluate her choices, roles, and relationships.

The strength of the book lies in its well-developed characters. Alice and Edie are believable, flawed, and relatable, with a bond that shines through their differences. The story handles family dysfunction with realism and humor, offering a refreshing take on sisterhood and motherhood. While the central premise of the switch stretches believability—especially with partners and children involved—the emotional journey makes it worthwhile.

Fast-paced and filled with both wit and heart, this is a smart, engaging read perfect for fans of character-driven fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

This book follows twin sisters who don’t see eye to eye and decide to swap places to get a better understanding of the other’s perspective. This book had so many fun moments and also really put into perspective what love looks like. It was a wonderful and fun read.

The Sister Switch

This was a cute read, a freaky-Friday with a sister twist!

I liked having a fun, lighthearted read about something different!

Twin sisters, who are opposites in every way, decide to trade lives with each other. Prim and proper, over scheduled social media influencer Alice trades place with fun-loving, go with the flow, no structure Edie.

Their journey was fun to read! I reccomend!

This book was hilarious! This one hit the mark for me. It features two identical twin sisters who have virtually no understanding of the intricacies of each other's daily lives. They decide to switch places, and the results are more than either ever bargained for. The story also touches on some serious and thought-provoking topics, which could make it an interesting choice for a book club discussion. However, it isn't so serious that it prevents you from getting through it quickly. I loved it!

This was my first read from this author, and I'm glad I took the chance.
The storyline of married twin sisters, swapping places was interesting, and the fact that their relationship wasn't the best fueled my entertainment.

Alice and Edie have very different personalities, and sharing a career in morning television adds to the awareness of that. It was a little odd to me that they would decide to swap places after their fight, but it sets both of them off on their journeys of personal growth, which is desperately needed.
The story moves along, but I had a bit of issue surrounding the swap, and the husbands, and why you would even want this in the first place, but I enjoyed my read, and recommend the book.

My ARC was provided by Netgalley, and I voluntarily leave my review.

I loved this! Both main characters were easy to identify with, and I loved that they were twins, yet so different.

After I got over my own initial disappointment that there was no freaky Friday magic involved, I really got absorbed into the story. Alice is so easily identifiable, I recognised traits in myself, I could totally understand where she was coming from, and how over the years she had come to believe that she really was invisible and only there to serve. It was nice to see her switch with her sister and get a different taste of life, it was not only eye opening for Alice but for me too.

Edie thought her sister had it all, and loved to be super organised and in control, but during the swap she saw just how wrong she was, she saw her sister who was drowning and needed help. She also saw just how great her life was and how working all hours was meaning she was missing out on time with her girls and Seb. I loved her and Sebs relationship ( even though we get to see most of it while it’s Alice pretending to be Edie) they share so much, there is strong and pure, it helps Alice see just how little love she has in her life.

I loved this so much, especially when it’s only their dad who notices that they’ve switched, and he just happily goes along with it! Rock and roll dad!!

A fun, heartwarming read about twin sisters who swap lives on a dare—and uncover more than they bargained for. Packed with humor, chaos, and surprising emotional depth, this story blends family drama with feel-good charm. Perfect for fans of light fiction with heart.

An absolute gem! This is genuinely laugh out loud, clever and heartwarming all at the same time.

Identical twin sisters Edie and Alice just don’t see eye to eye, typical of siblings right? But as time goes on the twins relationship spirals downwards, is there anything they can do to save their relationship? Could some advice from their dad lead them to doing something they have previously done as children…….

As you read on, and delve into each sister’s lives, you will find yourself draw in. The characters become so real and you will be routing for them in different aspects of their lives.
It is well written and the characters develop well throughout, most of which you will come to care for.

I love the outcome. There were several ways I could see this going and the author chose the best. Not drawing things out or instigating more issues between the families, but bringing out the best in them.

Definitely a must read. I’ll be looking out for more from this author.

Edie and Alice are identical twins in their 40s with their respective families and very different lives. They have grown apart and resentful of their differences so they decide to switch lives, indefinitely! This isn’t new to them since their mom use to make them do it when they’ve gotten to the point of missing one another’s perspective.

This time around a lot is at stake with balancing kids, husbands, friends, jobs, homemaking, etc.

The book was plenty entertaining. At a certain point I just wanted them to switch back and move forward. But it wrapped up nicely. I would recommend

When I seen the title of this book I immediately went and read the description and just knew I had to read this one.

A set of twins swapping lives to spend some time in the other’s shoes, to see how each other’s lives work…yes that had me very intrigued and it captured my attention from the very first page.

Edie and Alice may be identical twins but they couldn’t be more different. Edie is loving life, she’s may have money issues but she has the most wonderful man and kids and loves her job. Alice is set in her ways, she likes things to be prim and proper. Her house, her job, her family, social media, everything. She likes it all a certain way and doesn’t understand how her twin could possibly live any other way.

When a disagreement ends with a swap suggestion the twins decide to do it. To live in each other’s shoes for at least a week to better understand each other. What could possibly go wrong, right?

The back and forth between the two and the constant bickering is REAL coming from a girl with 5 sisters, I KNOW. None of us truly understand the other so this story was really felt. Stepping into Alice and Edie’s shoes has been so much fun, getting to know their likes and dislikes, their family and all the little things they enjoy has been lovely.

Charlotte Butterfield gave us a beautiful story full of family dynamics. With strong fierce women and lovely side characters. This is my first read from this author but it definitely won’t be my last. The writing style was great and flowed so easily. I loved these sisters, very much so.

The Sister Switch was a fun and heartwarming read. A read that kept me hooked from beginning to end.

This was such a fun book to read. One of those books where you laugh so much people want to know what you are laughing about.

It's a twin story, a relationships story, a real life (in parts) story that I think anyone will relate to.

The literal example of walking a mile in someone elses shoes, and despite all the laughs, there's some real depth to it.

This was a treat! I adored every second. I definitely thought of Parent Trap a few times but this is the adult version. It was interesting to see the differences in the twins and see them navigate through each others shoes and evolve. This was a heart warmer and definitely had me shake out a few tears but some parts were dragged out for me when it came to overcoming personal dilemmas

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for allowing me to read an ARC of The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield, in exchange for my honest review.

I so much enjoyed reading this book! This was a charming and entertaining story with both enlightening and heartwarming moments, reminding us that there is a place for each of us in this world.

The characters were all realistic (yes, even Danny), and it was refreshing to see the sisters and their families grow.

We never really know what's happening in someone else's life, do we?

This was the second book of Charlotte Butterfield's I've read and I look forward to reading more.

This was a light, cute read with “The Parent Trap” vibes because of twin sisters Edie and Alice. Though they weren’t trying to get their parents back together, they were trying to get to a better place of understanding between each other. Though identical twins, the two differed greatly in terms of everything but looks. Alice is more of a polished housewife (on the surface) and Edie live a bit more chaotic life. After the pair almost loses their segment on TV because of live sister blowout, they decide to switch places in an attempt to save their jobs and relationship.

I thought this was so cute & fun, especially because my mom is also a twin sister! Sibling relationships (or any relationship) can be complicated and you truly never know what someone else is going through unless you actually walk in their shoes. Since Alice and Edie did just that, they both learned so much about the other and it was beautiful to watch unfold on the pages. The overall lesson of this book really spoke to me and I think is very relevant to a lot of relationships. I liked each twin for their different quirks and getting to know them/their differences kept me interested throughout. However, I did find it to be a little repetitive and also not super dynamic which is why I ultimately landed at 3 stars. The character development was definitely there but there were some things I wish the author spent more time on (life after the switch) and some I wish they spent less time on (the James side story, the holiday in the beginning).

Overall, this was a good not great read. There’s very little romance so if that’s what you’re looking for you won’t find it here. You will find a fun storyline about twin sisters working to better themselves and their relationship though! Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this eARC :)

While I’d argue this book leans more towards women’s fiction than romance, it was a delightfully entertaining story of walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Alice and Edie are identical twins living completely opposite lifestyles. In a bid to prove themselves right, they bet that the other cannot survive her life and along the way they begin to understand each other better. I enjoyed the sisterly bickering and meddling as it reminded me of my own extended family. Above all, this book reminds us to not be so deeply entrenched in our own point of view that we cannot empathize with someone else.

I honestly thought this was going to be a DNF - I wasn't super into it at first, but I pushed through and ended up mildly enjoying it. Based on the cover, I definitely assumed this was geared towards a younger audience, but was surprised the main characters had teen children and were in their 40s. I also hated the characters - I did not relate to either of them and they were immature, Alice's husband Danny was insufferable, and the only character I liked, Seb, was not in it enough in my opinion.

My husband is an identical twin, and I have never confused him for his brother. I found it super strange that no one in their family could tell them apart, and they were able to get through over a week without a hitch. Also like how do they navigate sleeping, living, and intimate situations with their brother in-laws? This was not talked about enough. Glossing over the unrealistic aspects, it was a fun & enjoyable read.

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This book has made me smile. Sibling rivalry at it's best and worst with identical twins.
Recognised so much of myself in both Edie and Alice.
Swapping lives before they lose their TV job.
Seeing eachother lives, family and relationships through different eyes instead of with the usual resentment, opens up understanding and kindness.
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it