<b>Advanced Reader Copy given through NetGalley and W. W. Crown in exchange for an honest review. </b>

So this story is about what happens when two people meet and have a one night stand only to find out that they are going to be coworkers. OK, that was actually an oversimplification of the book. This also is about two people who are complete opposites in every single way, except for their shared love of science. And this is also about what happens when we introduce a freaky Friday type situation through a particle collider mishap. and now your two very opposite personalities have to live in each other’s bodies and figure out how to get back to their own and of course there’s romance.

Now listen, I tried very hard to give this book a fair chance. I’m an academic myself and though I never was that interested in physics, I am appreciative of those who are great at physics. As a former STEM girlie, I love seeing women in STEM and I especially love reading romances set in STEM and/or academic settings. That being said, I feel like it’s really hard to nail a novel like this. there’s a lot of info dumping that you need to do as an author because most of your readers will be unfamiliar with the concepts and topics that are mentioned in the your book but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to write your novel as though you are writing a scientific paper. One of the things that I found annoying was the footnotes. Now, if these were footnotes about just general discoveries and other scientific things relevant to the story, I would get it because those are the kinds of footnotes you can also skip if you don’t care about their contents. You also would not lose anything of substance or miss relevant information to the plot if you skip those footnotes. Also footnotes are just footnotes. They are not always read even in academic papers. Here however, the footnotes are Serena’s little thoughts and ramblings, which I guess are a little more relevant so you feel like you have to read them all. and since I found Serena to be an extremely annoying character kind of like the female Sheldon, but without his idiosyncrasies (not to say that she doesn’t have her own, but she is not so clueless and bad at social interactions as he is), thus I found it aggravating to be in her head. homegirl also loves to give us lists and charts and diagrams please I’m not in school make it stop. honestly Serena if I had to take a test on what this book was about, I would probably fail.

One of the first things that Serena does in the story is give us a list of impossible things that she made possible I guess as a quick way for us to get the rundown on her. This is essentially just a timeline of events that she thinks were very pivotal in her life. In 2018 she says that she received a double PhD in physics and computer science at the ripe old age of only 22. This just irked me for some reason I guess it’s because this sets the book of a tone that Serena thinks that she is probably one of the smartest people that she knows and so she has a bit of a superiority complex as we are getting introduced to her. However, I can’t stand reading about cocky conceited characters. I just feel like they are very unreliable to me and that they are all so very unlikable. I feel like this would be less of a concern to me if the book was in constantly breaking the fourth wall, but since Serena would be addressing us the audience, I had less patience to deal with it.

I get it Serena you are obsessed with science you are a scientist, but when you go so far as far as to use scientific euphemisms to describe just about everything everything it gets really old really fast and sometimes it even induces secondhand embarrassment. The best comparison I can think of for how it made me feel is well, do you remember in like high school when a guy would write you poetry or songs to show how much he liked you? And you would be really appreciative of it. But then, five years later you’re going through your things at your parents house because you’re trying to get rid of things and downsize and you find the pages upon pages of poetry he had written for you that you had saved. You then read these poems for the first time in years and you struck by how cringe it is. that is what it feels like to read Serena‘s thoughts.

<b>example one: </b>
<i>My blood pounds in my ears, my heart thuds wildly against my chest. I’m out of breath, dizzy. My skin tingles, my body thrums with a harmony I recognize. Any physicist would recognize it.
In Supersymmetry every particle has a pair, a match. It’s eloquent, really. </i>

<b>example two: </b>
<i>The problem is, after a while I’d give in. That’s my fear. The magnetic pull toward him is too strong. He’s that seven-ton superconducting magnet and I don’t know if I can resist him.</i>

Once, Serena is in Henry’s body, maybe it’s because I’ve gotten a little more used to her personality but by then it becomes a little more bearable. Is it still embarrassing sometimes? Excruciatingly so. Is it also funny. <b>Yes. </b>Because she’s in Henry’s body everything that she saying should come out with a British accent logically. But because she’s so afraid of people noticing that weirdly the one thing that didn’t transfer over is their accents she starts using more British vernacular and you can tell that she is putting on like a really cringe stereotypical British accent, which is kind of really funny but also such a plot hole.

Listen, if you like the Ali Hazelwood School of STEM Romances and you also like a little dash of the impossible, you will probably like this. Am I someone who likes that whole tiny itty, bitty lady scientist and big giant masculine scientist who gets to be in charge? No I don’t, because why are they never equals. If you like Hot-Mess-Express-Little-Miss-Sunshine girlies who fall in love with Mr. Logical-Reasonable-Straightlaced-Grumpy-Bore, you will like this. Personally, me on the other hand, I need to see tropes flipped to 180° if it’s going to be something that is so common and overused.

2.5 ⭐️ but I’m rounding down cuz ain’t no way every nerd in physics is into the same things as Sheldon and it seemed like a lot of borrowing of his interests, although not necessarily his personality and mannerisms.

I'm sure that there are people who will like this book. I am not one of them despite loving the first book in the series. Switched felt forced. The science was at least researched but was laid out too heavily in the first quarter of the book, in between truly unnecessary smut. My overall feeling about this book is ick. Insta love but also slow burn but only because of narcissistic voyeurism? It's just bad.

Not really my cup of tea for sure. I felt the FMC switching back and forth between 3rd-4th person kind of annoying. She also talked a lot about sex and that just isn’t my kind of thing I enjoy a MC focusing on for so long.

It can be funny but I just would say it’s for a select group of people to think so and I am not one of them.

I recommend Switched by Sarah Ready. The characters will engage you from the first page. I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher. This is my honest and personal review. Happy Reading!

This was a perfect 2nd book for the Ghosted series. I was so excited to continue the series and it didn’t disappoint. I received this as an ARC copy from NetGalley and first read the first book of the series, Ghosted. This can be read as a standalone, but I am happy I went back to read it in order.

Serena Otaki is a nerdy loving physicist working for CERNA in Geneva. She meets Henry randomly in a bar and they were perfect for each other. Serena’s insecurities about love and marriage cause problems especially when she isn’t honest with what was happening. An electrical storm happens while they are working together and BOOM, they have switched bodies.

Watching them slowly understand memories was adorable. With just seeing Serena’s perspective it made me feel bad for her because of all the doubts and worries she casts while in Henry’s body. I did think it was a bit weird they continued to grow closer while in each other’s bodies, but I enjoyed the thoroughness Sarah went through with her writing.

I am excited to continue the series and am ready to continue reading Sarah’s books outside of this series.

Fun, slightly-deeper read that asks the question: do you have to give up yourself to be in love? Love-phobic fmc, hooks up and then (in emotional self-defense) brutally dumps mmc who turns out to be her straight-laced new boss. Set amongst the backdrop of the CERN in Switzerland, and I like that both characters are intellectual. Gets a bit whackadoodle about 40% in, but in a good way. Suspend disbelief and stick with the story, you'll be glad you did. I liked the premise and how the author handled Serena's processing of her feelings for Henry and reconciling them with her tightly-held beliefs about love and identity. Heavy initial clinical focus on science, to the point of being a bit much, but it feels intentional as that was also Serena's mindset at the beginning of the book (less emotional and more clinically-detached). The unique writing style in the beginning took some adjusting but I liked it, I just needed to slow my reading down to process the prose in order to more fully enjoy it. This was a good one; new-to-me author and the second in a series. I hadn't read the first book but I didn't feel lost; I'm going back to read that one since I enjoyed this one so much. Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this story in exchange for my honest review! I gave it 4 stars but it was closer to 4.5.

So, this was my first book from NetGalley and honestly, I'm not mad. I went in a little hesitant, just because I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. This reads like Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood had a baby. The scientific/women in STEM way that Hazelwood writes with a spunky and quick-witted female lead mixed with Henry's poetic descriptions of the world around her tied this book together for me. Ready wrote family connections and family dynamics well, which is something I feel is lost a lot in books these days. You can tell she knows how to write sibling interactions that's not totally cringey and awkward. Grief and coping were also covered in a way that I could relate to and really connected with.

I didn't love how often she broke the fourth wall. That wasn't my favorite. I'm not one to care what POV a book is written in, but breaking the fourth wall, especially in an intimate moment like she did had me cringing really bad.

All in all, three stars. I'm curious about how her other books read, especially since this was a second in the series.

Thank you NetGalley and author Sarah Ready for the copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

"For Serena Otaki, free-spirited Californian, life is simple. She loves smashing atoms at The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. She loves Star Trek, spicy tofu, and her cat, Captain Purrk. She loves her messy (slob-fest) apartment, her chaotic brand of organizing, and staying permanently, happily unattached.

Life is perfect. She has one true love—physics.

Loving a man isn’t in her future.

For Henry Joules, uptight Brit, life is simple. He loves making analog black holes, drinking piping hot tea, and organizing his pencil tray. He loves his family, red meat, and obsessively cleaning his spotless apartment.

Life is perfect. He has many loves—physics, family, friends. He can’t wait to find the woman of his dreams.

Love and marriage are in his future.

One perfect night Serena and Henry meet. Sparks fly, particles collide, the universe comes to a halt, and…

It was a mistake.

They’re too different.

It won’t work.

Love isn’t in their future.

Until an electric storm causes an unexpected event at the particle collider and suddenly—they’ve switched.

Serena is in Henry’s body.

Henry is in Serena’s body.

And both life and love are suddenly very, very complicated."

I was drawn to it based on the description. And it did not disappoint. This is a fun and entertaining read.

It's not love at first sight. It's not friendship-to-love. It's not hate to love. Its not blind love. Its love built from understanding.

4 stars! ⭐

This book was like something I have never read before...and I loved every second of this!

My thoughts:

I couldn't out this book down, and this book transported me to this world. The vibes were super cozy, with the setting being in Scotland, and the whole premise is just unique.

Basically, it's a version of Freaky Friday.

And lorddd, do I love Henry.

It was also fascinating seeing the diagrams and charts that Serena made.

I just love everything about this book, however, there were a few things I disliked.

What I liked:

• Henry. Of course, sweet, sweet Henry. My baby.
🥲And the fact that he's British. 🤭
•The atmosphere was so cozy
•I loved all the side characters. Vinny? I can't.
🤣
•This book is hilarious. You have no goddamn idea how many times I laughed my ass off
•Henry and Serena's chemistry
•Henry and Serena's irresistible urge to drink fifty cups of tea and coffee every day
•This book is written very well, and I read through it smoothly
•I really enjoyed seeing ghosting represented in a book, because it has happened to me many times, and this is my first time seeing the aftermath of being ghosted in a book before, and it made me so emotional. But I loved it.
•This book has so many good things I can name, but I very much mostly like the message this book gives. That you don't need to fear love, because you already love something with you're whole heart. Love doesn't have to devour you. You can love multiple things

My dislikes:

•Serena. No, not Serena, her personality. Nah, it's just Serena. Now, hear me out. I do not by any means hate this character, I liked her pretty well, however, this girl would constantly talk about how she is so attractive and that all the men want to be with her. Once the switch happened, the way I felt about her in the beginning changed. I just didn't feel like she had much personality, but at the same time, she is literally married to her job, doesn't do relationships, and gets trapped in someone else's body. That would make sense why there isn't much personality really there. BUT GIRLIE REDEEMED HERSELF.
•I disliked all the constant science talk. Yes, I get it is her job, but I was just so confused and in random points in the book, it would go on and on
•Lorna. Say no more.
•Something that weirded me out was these two kissing themselves, basically in love with themselves and to me it felt weird. I understand they had to go into each other's bodies, and there were only a few scenes like this.

Overall, this was one of my favorite reads so far this year, and I can't wait to read more from this author, and finally read the other two books in this series.

But one more thing: PRAISE FOR HENRY MY KING. ✨🥲

This was my first read by Sarah ready and I can definitely say that it won't be the last!!
After a one night stand, Henry and Serena had totally opposite reactions to their affair. To Henry it was love at first sight. To serena was a disaster waiting to happen.
They are quite opposites when it comes to love. Henry gives in to it. Serena is complettly affraid of falling and losing herself in the process.
It all complicates when, with a bit of magic (and physics) they swap into each others bodies and are forced to live the other's lifes.
They learn to live life with a new perspective, and realise that maybe their previous view on life had something missing.
Henry was such a sweet guy! I ended up wanting to hug him trough all the book. Serena's character grew a lot through the book.
This story made me laugh, made me cry and think a lot about perspectives. Maybe sometimes we really need to be in each other's places to better understand one another and to mainly better understand ourselves.

After reading Ghosted, I thought I would prefer Serena's story. I was excited that it featured a unique take on STEM by making it paranormal. However, Serena was the cause of most of my disdain for this story. I hated her. She constantly discusses how pretty she is. It was exhausting.

For the rest of it, I found it extremely repetitive, as though the author could not trust me to remember things that occurred a few pages back. On top of all of that, I never felt the couple's chemistry.

At this point, I think that Sarah Ready is not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and W.W. Crown for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Switched was an easy read. Strong middle part when the characters switch. Beginning felt exactly like Love, Theoretically so it was hard to get through to the actual original bit. Ending was too cheesy, couldn't read it. Kinda wished one of the characters died in the end. Felt like the movie Tangled in the end but less powerful. Overall would not read again. As a whole, book needed more problems to solve. Felt too happy the whole time which decreases complexity and intellect, unbelievable as a narrative.

Switched by Sarah Ready was typically everything I look for in a romcom. I’ve got to admit that I didn’t have any idea what I was getting into because I’d never read any books from this author before, but I loved the writing just as much as I adored Ducky breaking for the fourth wall every now and then and addressing the reader directly. Both main characters were loveable and I had so much fun reading about their switching bodies problem — a trope I’d never read beforehand, either.

The big plus for me was all the very nerdy references, as a sci-fi nerd girly I loved getting all those Star Trek names drop here and there. I know some people do not appreciate heavy references to pop-culture in romances, but I’ve got to admit I couldn’t get quite enough of them, and all those little science diagrams included as well. It was a funny little plus!

The only downside would be the ending, which was slightly rushed, and in my opinion the epilogue felt more of a forced little snippet into their lives —because it somehow *had* to be written— rather than a fun little plus side to the story.

I would definitely read more from this author without a second thought! 4.25 stars ⭐️

Such a fun and magical read!! I loved how it gave me the feels and made me reminisce about Freaky Friday!
I laughed my way through Henry's family and sighed and teared up during Selenas.
It was a good mix of all emotions.

This novel gave me a whirlwind of emotions vibe. It was well written, and very descriptive. I feel that sometimes it was too descriptive in the sense that the details of the locations were too much sometimes; too lengthy in detail, but that’s just me. Other than the exaggerated thesaurus of words, I did like this storyline and that’s what’s important. The story got so wild towards the last few 40 pages or so and I was nearly holding it together!! Thank you for this unique book from everything else that is out there - it was a good different.

This took a few chapters to get going but once they switched bodies I got really into it! I really felt for Serena and her fears about getting lost in a man, I do think she was unnecessarily harsh on Henry in the beginning so it took me a little bit to warm up to her. Henry was a cutie and I loved his sincerity. I did not realize this was part of a series when I read it, it can absolutely be read as a stand alone, however, the couple from the first book do appear and their story is spoiled. This didn't bother me and honestly I'm super intrigued to read the first book now!!

"Switched in Love" is a delightful rom-com that deftly blends science, humor, and romance. Serena Otaki, a carefree Californian physicist, and Henry Joule, a meticulous British scientist, couldn't be more different. However, when a freak accident at the Large Hadron Collider swaps their bodies, chaos ensues. What follows is a hilarious exploration of identity, love, and the unpredictability of life.

Sarah crafts a witty narrative filled with quirky characters and laugh-out-loud moments. Serena's laid-back attitude clashes amusingly with Henry's uptight demeanor, leading to plenty of comedic misunderstandings. Yet, beneath the humor lies a heartwarming story about acceptance and finding love in unexpected places.

The novel's unique premise, combined with its well-developed characters and fast-paced plot, makes it a page-turner from start to finish. Readers will find themselves rooting for Serena and Henry as they navigate their newfound predicament and discover what truly matters in life.

"Switched in Love" is a charming tale that will appeal to fans of romantic comedies and science fiction alike. With its blend of science and romance, it's a refreshing addition to the genre that will leave readers smiling long after they've turned the final page.

I truly enjoyed this book. Sarah Ready's description of settings and facial expressions really enthralls you in this book and transports you. For me it felt more like watching a movie than reading a book in some ways.
Serena's miscommunication and I hate love attitude was frustrating for a second, but honestly, it made the 'enemies' to lovers all that more enjoyable for me. I usually hate when a character gets too attached fast or moves too quickly, but for some reason, in this book, it just seemed right.....

I found myself laughing out loud multiple times and it was just a fun read.

Thank you, Sarah Ready and NetGalley for giving me early access to this novel!

Writing: Quirky Plot: Unique, but not for everyone Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Tags: Insta-love, opposites attract, forced proximity, fake dating, slow burn, minimal steam

"Switched" by Sarah Ready is a quirky and romantic tale that explores the complexities of love and self-discovery in a refreshingly unique way. The occasional breaking of the fourth wall, diagrams, and footnotes provided an interactive experience that enriched the storytelling and kept me intrigued throughout.

I loved the Freaky Friday body swap trope, but it felt a little weird watching Serena fall for Henry despite him looking and acting like her. I also enjoyed being able to relate to Serena's feelings of love being an end-all to the person she was. I also grew up with the theory that to fall in love was to lose yourself and your dreams.

Despite the central romance, I couldn't help but feel that the chemistry between Serena and Henry fell short of expectations, it lacked any depth and intensity until the final 20% of the book.

Nevertheless, "Switched" remains an enjoyable read, characterized by its whimsical charm and heartfelt exploration of love and self-discovery. Despite its occasional quirks and minor shortcomings, the story offers a delightful escape into a world where love transcends boundaries and challenges preconceived notions.


Thank you to Netgalley for sending me this ARC to read.

I had a fun time reading this novel! Definitely an interesting concept with the author’s own twist. Would recommend 10/10

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review.