Series: Standalone
Release Date: December 2nd, 2013
Soon enough, the once happy couple is fighting. Reagan suddenly can’t get enough of Wesley’s goofy sense of humour, and Talon seems to be paying more attention to Kayla than a guy who’s “only a friend” ever should. But just when everything seems to be falling into place, Kayla and Wesley accidentally spend a night together and discover a hitch in their plan they never considered: that switching partners may not lead to a perfect ending after all.
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• No OTT sad parts
• No descriptive sex scene with OW/OM
• Does have OW/OM drama
– Both the Hero and Heroine believe they’re in love with each others’ best friends
• Does have the Hero and Heroine pushing away
• Does not have a separation between the Hero and Heroine
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Not only was Switched laugh-out-loud funny, but it was cute, romantic, and hot! Especially for a young/new adult book!
Four best friends, since high school, are at the same university together. Reagan and Talon have been dating since high school, but Kayla–Reagan’s best friend–liked Talon first and is still in love with him, and Wesley–Talon’s best friend–fancies himself in love with Reagan. Talk about a love square! And so the plot continues with Kayla and Wesley becoming friends themselves, plotting to get Reagan and Talon to break up, so they get a chance with the people they’ve been in love with.
I have to say that I loved the plot, it was face-paced, filled with humour and swoon-worthy moments when Wesley and Kayla feel hints of emotions not suitable for people who are “just friends.” The story was told in Kayla’s perspective, and we also get chapters where we get to read her progress reports on her and Wesley’s plan to break up their two best friends. I also found that Switched carried an important lesson: that when you like someone tell them, otherwise the opportunity might never happen again because your best friend could get to him/her first! It sucks, but it does happen.
“Talon’s blue eyes.
Talon’s big muscles.
Talon’s nice ass.
Talon’s smile … with no dimple.
Talon’s laugh … that doesn’t make his eyes crinkle in the corner.
Talon’s lack of cowlick.
Shit … I’m going to bed.”
And I was rooting for Wesley to get with Kayla the whole time. I didn’t get why Kayla never noticed Wesley! He’s awesome: funny, slightly awkward which means he’s not too smooth, plays guitar, sings and he has an awesome body! Like hello, he’s an awesome catch, and boy does he know how to kiss!
“”That was …” I gulp. I have to find a good adjective here. “Amazing?” Yes. “Hot?” Hell yes. But how embarrassing is that? What word do I go with?
“Good?” he finishes for me.
“Yeah.” Understatement to the zillionth degree.”
Switched was also a huge lesson in learning not to meddle with things that aren’t your concern. It’s not right what Kayla and Wesley had planned; intentionally trying to ruin a relationship. The outcomes could’ve gone really horrible but lucky for them it didn’t.
And even though this book was mainly about Kayla and Wesley, I have to say that I liked Reagan and Talon, even though I thought I wouldn’t, because the two main characters are vying for their love and attention. But overall this book was awesome … and really funny! Seriously worth the time spent reading, and the purchase!
