I loved the creativity of this story, A mix of workplace romance with science and Freaky Friday, Switched is engaging and entertaining. As far as the romance I wish I felt the chemistry more, everything else was brilliantly described while the romance seemed take a bit of a back seat.

What a fun romantic and interesting adventure for Serena and Henry. I enjoyed this book and the footnotes were a nice addition too. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

This book is unique, and absolutely refreshing with its fun take on soul swapping, science, and romance! I loved the characters so much. As I scientist, I completely related to them and loved the nerdy references. I loved both of their excitement for science, but that they were people outside of their science. This tackles the idea that people don’t have to lose their identity while in a relationship, but their partner makes them a better version of themselves. The character writing was so well done and I felt like I really got to know both characters, even though it was primarily told in Serena’s voice while on Henry’s body. The conclusion profound ideas, and I had a wonderful time listening to this book. I could’ve used a little less than the descriptive side of things so the book moved a little faster, but still so well written! 4.5⭐️, 2🌶

It took me a bit to get into the story, but once you get to the "switch," the crux of the novel, I had a ton of fun. What a wild ride. There were so many great moments and one liners and Serena and Henry slowly explore their situation, trying to figure out how to fix it while in the midst of multiple family issues.
For how much the beginning and the premise was based in science, I was surprised at how much the author brought in more of the mystical belief of love and acceptance. But overall? I loved it. I had a ton of fun reading it, and would certainly check out other books of hers to see what her style is versus what was unique to that book. Not to mention, her other books have great premises just like this one!

💜 Stem romance
💜 Insta lust
💜 Body switching
💜 Forced Proximity
💜 Opposites attract

I enjoyed this one a lot more than Ghosted. Serena and Henry have a wild ride when they wake up and have swapped bodies. I wouldn't quite call them enemies but they are definitely NOT friends. They quickly get to know more about each other and pretty quickly an attraction grows. The banter was great. And Henry having to experience a period was hilarious.

A great read, freaky Friday like love story I do wish we had duel POVs but all in all I really enjoyed this book. I will be definitely looking for the previous book, Ghosted. Thank you for allowing me to read this title.

Switched

What a fun romance adventure! This was light-hearted and a quick read listen.

Serena is a theoretical physicist who loves living and working in Geneva at the particle collider. She is determined to never fall in love - it isn't real and she does not want to change who she is for another person.

When she meets Henry, their connection is explosive and they more than collide in their night together. After which, she learns he is about to become her boss and she refuses to be a woman in STEM whose career is put to the wayside because she falls in love. Pushing Henry away only does so much when an electrical storm causes Serena and Henry to collide in a whole new way - a body switching way. Suddenly, Serena is trapped in Henry's body, feeling his feelings, seeing his memories, craving his tea and meat. Henry is stuck as Serena, and they are forced to stay together to try and figure out how to reverse the switch. In their adventure, they begin to understand each other and themselves better.

The sparks that fly are undeniable in this one! Check this out if you're looking for:
- Body switching romance
- STEM nerd rep, including endless Star Trek references
- Forced proximity
- light-hearted, fun romance

Switched follows Ghosted by Sarah Ready, but is a standalone. The characters from Ghosted are present, but you do not have to read it before Switched.

I adored the narration in this one! Hearing Serena's voice come to life, with the memories and thoughts and feelings she experienced as Henry was absolutely delightful and at times laugh out loud funny. I highly recommend. Also the one chapter in Henry's POV was a treat not to be missed!

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC/ALC. My opinions are my own. Switched is on shelves February 20, 2024!

It only takes one night together for Serena and Henry to realize how truly opposite they are. The universe has other plans for them when a work accident has them trading bodies. While they work to find a way to switch back, they begin to find out they may have more in common than they originally thought.

Switched is the second book in the Ghosted series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Switched is not quite a paranormal romance, like Ghosted, but is more in the contemporary, magical realism realm. The book is mild on the spice scale but there is some innuendo throughout.

The addition of fake dating gives this “freaky friday” plot a unique twist. The author’s sense of humor really shines through especially in the banter. The slowburn is definitely necessary as the MCs are more focused on getting back into their correct body rather than each other’s pants (at first).

The audiobook is predominantly narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster with James Anderson Foster narrating a single chapter. Kelsey Navarro Foster is consistently one of my favorites. She does an excellent job bringing each of the characters to life and does well with keeping all of the voices and accents separate. Although there is only one chapter from the POV of the MMC, James Anderson Foster does well giving it the impact it deserves.

Sarah Ready’s distinctive style and relatable characters continue to keep her as one of my most recommended contemporary romance authors. I look forward to seeing what she has next for her readers.

I voluntarily read, listened to, and reviewed advanced copies of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC (W.W. Crown) and NetGalley!

I LOVED this book. It is probably the best book I have read so far this year. Granted, we are only 30 days in but I stand by what I said. Serena is a theoretical physicist working her dream job in Geneva. One night she meets a man, Henry, in a pub and they instantly click. They have one amazing night together and then she basically sabotages what the relationship could be before it can ever begin because she finds out they are going to be working together. Fast forward almost two years and they end up accidentally switching bodies and having to spend every moment together trying to figure out how to switch back. During this time they grow to understand each other more and it's really a beautiful thing.

The only thing that would have made this story better would have been getting more of Henry's POV. I'm a sucker for seeing both sides and I bet his perspective would have made me feel even more. The characters were written well enough and communicated enough that you still understood how he was feeling too. It made me laugh out loud so many times but also explained some of her work in a way that helped make me feel like I could understand physics. This book kind of reminded me of a Ali Hazelwood book, but better.

I would recommend this book to anyone. Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4⭐️

I thought this book was really cute and quirky. What really made this book work for me was the writing style. I loved the use of the footnotes it brought in some humor and uniqueness to this story. I also loved the use of breaking the fourth wall to the audience.

The dialogue of this book was really well done and I thought it was super relatable. It also made the two main characters Serena "Ducky" and Henry really loveable. I really liked the freaky Friday body switch. I thought it was really interesting how that each got some fragments of memory. Not realizing their remembering a day that we're together from each others point of view.

It did have my favorite trope of he fell first but it also had some other tropes that really don't work for me personally. Such as instant love. In the first chapter he is talking about how this is love at first sight. I did appreciate the time jump after this and made it a bit more tolerable. There was also a reveal in middle that I felt was not needed for this story and kind of discredited the authenticity of the love at first site.

Overall I thought this was a lovely story with a lot of heart. The things that didn't work for me was my own personal preferences. I'm interested to read more from author. I would recommend this story to fans of Ashley Poston, where there is a mix of supernatural/magical realism.

Thank you to NetGalley and W.w. Crown for the advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

I'm willing to suspend all the disbelief for this series by Sarah Ready, because both Ghosted and this follow-up have been such excellent reads. Serena and Henry might both be physicists, but their interests, habits and romantic plans are completely at odds - which makes them the epitome of 'opposites attract', and that attraction is something Serena simply can't countenance. The inexplicable event that places them in each other's bodies leads them into situations that are humorous (particularly dealing with some of the more - er - essential physical differences), embarrassing, enlightening and also deeply tender as they gain a greater understanding of each other, their families, and ultimately themselves. Serena as narrator (mostly) is delightful, especially as her long-held convictions are explained and challenged - plus, diagrams. And footnotes! It was also nice to get a glimpse of characters from the previous book. We might only be a month into 2024, but Serena and Henry are characters that will stay in my mind for a long time and this is already in the running to be one of my favourites of the year.

"Switched" is like a total STEM fairytale, introducing Serena "Ducky" Otaki, a Northern California physicist who's not vibing with love, and Henry Joule, a British physicist who's all heart-eyes emoji from the first pub sighting. The sparks fly, but Ducky's commitment issues and love for science lead her to drop a brutal rejection bomb when she finds out Henry is her new boss at CERN. Then, enter a stormy night soul swap at work, and the plot twists like crazy.

Stuck in each other's bodies, they navigate weddings and family dramas, realizing that love doesn't mean losing oneself. Ducky's fear of commitment and Henry's acceptance create a rollercoaster of emotions, teaching us that sometimes opposites attract in the grumpy X sunshine, one bed trope fashion. As they fumble through swapped lives, the duo learns that the key to switching back is none other than the 'L' word.

“If you don’t reach out and capture the moment, you may never find that moment again."

The story is this cool mix of scientific intrigue and matters of the heart, totally resonating with peeps facing the struggle of balancing work passion and the fear of getting lost in love. Ducky's journey mirrors that modern-day struggle, and the story unfolds with relatable struggles and heartwarming moments.

Big shoutout to Sarah and NetGalley for the ARC hookup.

I’m just going to say it: this book was an electrical storm that smashed my heart like an atom.

Wowza. Not since The Love Hypothesis have I experienced a “Women in STEM” storyline that didn’t feel forced … fans of that book will likely love this one as well!

Serena and Henry are strong yet relatable characters. In all their iterations. The supporting cast here is fleeting and didn’t impact the story heavily one way or another but there wasn’t anyone I hated or “loved to hate” here other than Lorna.

I did find myself laughing out loud in multiple instances so this can safely be called a “smart romcom with some magical realism” in my opinion.

Loved it!

I alternated between reading and listening to "Switched" by Sarah Ready, which is my preferred way to tackle a book. The narrator in the audiobook was charming and pleasant to listen to. In fact, I sometimes missed her when I was reading some of the more comical parts of the story (such as when Serena was first attempting a posh British accent). In the e-book, the numerous footnotes are easily accessed, and also included a "how to" to teach you how to get to them. I also found Serena's illustrations charming.

The author developed Serena and Henry beautifully and made you get a feel for both of the characters. She struck a perfect balance between humor and emotion. I found this to be a fast, enjoyable read. I finished it in less than a day, so I obviously couldn't put it down.


Thank you to W.W. Crown an Imprint of Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

First thought: It’s a cute read with sciencey, freaky friday and soulmate vibes. Can be read as a standalone from Ghosted, but there are character/ time overlaps between the stories.

Serena has one love in life and that is her job as a physicist, everyday she gets to live her childhood dreams. Ever since she was a young girl laying under the stars and big trees in Northern California she knew this was her path, her one and only love she never give it up for anyone.

But then one night in a local bar in Geneva a Brit sat across from her staring and she had to ask his help as she somehow was glued to the booth and couldn’t get up. He was a gentleman and lent her his coat while she peeled out of her pants to free herself from the booth. They hit it off and ended up back in his hotel room, there were sparks and he told her she was his future.

But Serena couldn’t have feelings and definitely not feelings like that! Her future and love could only be her career. So before one night could turn into anything more she smashed his dream like she does atoms as work, and ended it.

However the next day he walked into work and Henry the Brit who rocked her world and made her feel scary things was now her boss. A year and half later and tensions are high. Right before a new planned downtime at work there is a lightening storm and particles collide somehow Serena and Henry switch bodies!

No spoilers you’ll have to read this when in launches Feb 20th to find out if these two physicists can navigate how to switch back before it’s too late.

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Strangers to Coworkers to Lovers
* Forced Proximity
* Body Swap
* Insta-Love turned Slow Burn
* Opposites Attract
* Physicists
* Mild Spicy 🌶️

⚛️🔄🫶⚛️🔄🫶⚛️🔄🫶⚛️🔄🫶⚛️🔄

This was adorable. We are introduced to Serena and Henry who are opposite personalities - one more free spirited and the other more Type A. The story moves along by having a body switch due to an electrical storm. The novel was nostalgic in a way watching it take on the Freaky Friday switch but in a romance format. The relationship as a whole was easy to buy into despite an insta-love feel at the start of their relationship. As the relationship grew the couple was easy to root for. Each character stood on their own and were fun and complex at the same time. I simply adored that Henry, despite his more uptight manner, was a sweetheart with a big heart. Something to note is I didn't read the first novel in this series before reading this but didn't find myself too much left in the dark. I will be definitely backtracking to read the first.

4.5/5 stars

When free spirited Serena and the uptight Henry meet for the first time, sparks immediately fly. But for Serena, love isn't on her mind, only her one true love physics is. Pulled together during an electrical storm, find themselves even closer...they've switched in each other's bodies. Will the two very different Henry and Serena be able to figure out why this happened and put themselves back in their own bodies?

My Grade: B ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

The Good Stuff:
-Fun body switch concept! I loved how the author really showed how Serena and Henry had to adjust in each other's bodies, and I especially loved chapter 31! (when you read it, you'll understand why)
-The footnotes were a wonderful addition. I found myself laughing multiple times!
-Now that was some steamy chemistry and the romance was chef's kiss perfectly done!
-Pets! A cat and a dog! I always adore pets!
-The author really took the time to make sure that the characters motivations, especially their views on love and relationships, were explained. Nicely done!

The Meh Stuff:
-Personally, I am not a fan of the 'Insta-love' trope.
-The opening of too many chapters were incredibly long with descriptions of the weather, the color of the trees, and the smells of the city. It got a bit much and was really overdone.
-Ducky wasn't in Sixteen Candles. He was in Pretty in Pink. 😉

Like every other book by this author, "Switched" is a well thought out masterpiece. Much like Ghosted, the first book in the series which stars Serena's best friend- Gillian, the story focuses on the characters and central idea first, the plot coming later.

The idea of this novel really reminds me of "Mother's Day" by JB Priestly, where the two MCs purposely switch bodies. This, however, takes on a romantic storyline and with both MCs being scientists, I loved the bits of information thrown around. I listened to the audiobook, but I still loved the footnotes so much!

So, there's many scenes in the book which I absolutely adore, but here's my favorites- their meet cute, Henry/Serena meets Serena's dad, the 'Ducky' story, Purrk, and Serena/Henry's period. I can't give away too much detail obviously, but I promise I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the most fun, I've had with a book this year. I enjoyed this so much and would've finished it in a day if not for another page turning book I was reading simultaneously (which I finished in a day.)

I don't know how to say it better than this, but Henry and Serena were perfect together. They're cozy and lovable, very easy to root for, I FELT for them. I wanted to spend more time with them, and they became the good friends filling you in on life while you laugh along with them. Of course, seeing Jillian and Daniel again was just a bonus to this super comfy read.

Now what I haven't mentioned yet is that Henry is British and Serena is American. So, with different bodies, they need to learn to fake a new accent. And this is where the narrator Kelsey comes in and plays a BIG role in making me treasure this story. She performed every voice and accent with perfection and conviction, sometimes switching accents so quickly, it's seamless. I've loved her and James (James narrates one chapter from Henry's perspective) in previous audiobooks, and I am again in awe of their voices, with Kelsey narrating most of the story on her own. Obviously, I think you should listen to this as an audiobook because I think you may love it too.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, Sarah Ready has incredible writing style and I love her work so much. I think she deserves the world and will keep reading more books by her. Can't wait for the next books, so it's probably time for a reread.

This is a fun, entertaining, good read. Henry and Serena are interesting, relatable, intriguing, entertaining, fun, captivating, complex characters. These two captured my attention from the start and held it until the very end – I loved their meet cute. The growth of the characters through out the course of the story is fun to read. I loved the family and friend aspects of the story. The romance is very fitting for these characters and this series. The various secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I love that we got to see the couple from the first book in the series and that we got an epilogue. This series is quirky and fun to read. The book is easy to get into and read. Given the story plot, I wish we had gotten more from Henry’s perspective – would have been fun 😊.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

LOVED part 2 of this fun series!! Over the past year Sarah Ready has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I read and listened to Switched and enjoyed it so much!

Serena, a Star Trek loving California girl is all in for work. Henry is on the opposite end of the spectrum. He is a very organized British man who adored his family and of course Physics as well. He wants love, she does not.

These two meet in very strange circumstances and have a one night stand. For him, love at first sight, for her its a not! Fast forward to the very next day when he discovers why she left so abruptly, they work together. They spend years working side by side but as nothing more than friends. That is until one night things get a little crazy and they switch bodies, like a Freaky Friday switch.

Either way things play out, their lives are forever changed.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.