cassire's review
4.0
Switch Stance was a very fun read. It is about an author and a professional skateboarder. I absolutely loved that so many things about the book world were included in the story. It’s romcom at its finest. I was a little disappointed that sexy time was glossed over. I like to have the choice to read it or not. This story will make you giggle, swoon, and appreciate what an awesome community we are a part of.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
natcommon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Fun but it really rushed the second half of the book.
Fun but it really rushed the second half of the book.
fryemomma05's review against another edition
5.0
Two of my favorite authors wrote a book to raise money for charity and let me tell you this book is EVERYTHING!!! I couldn't get enough of it and I am hoping they are going to give us another book! I want it! I need it!
apagetoturn's review against another edition
5.0
Adeline Snow is an author, and the persona of a very insecure and awkward dork. Adeline is the epitome of a bad-ass who LOOKS like she has her life together. This story, Switch Stance, gives us a glimpse behind the scenes if you will. Behind her signings, her travel antics, and her love of photography. Adi is exactly every author I can think of when they have to be "on" for a signing or appearance. Then her normal self, in the olaf pajamas with room service, is exactly how I picture them all when they get to turn it "off". I loved the honestly behind that part of this story.
'Nope. Definitely not the hairy barista. Let’s try this again. Close your mouth, relax your eyes, deep breathe, now speak…
“I write books,” I blurt out. Spencer looks at me like I’m a freak of nature because obviously I am.'
Spencer is the dreamboat of an athlete - pro-skateboarder, living the high life and has a wonderfully generous heart to boot. On paper, he's perfect. No one thought that being paired up with Adeline would start up this connection that was undeniably heartwarming and real. It's beautiful to see their connection grow from just an initial attraction.
This story is one that will make you giggle at Adi's dorkiness; want to befriend Spencer's sister, Kate; and want to give spend the night in Lexington! There are a few other secondary characters that make this story what it is, and it wouldn't be the same without them! If you have read Amazing Grayson by ME Carter or Bourbon & Bonfires by Andrea Johnston, you will recognize some names!
These two power house authors who write completely different genres came together to make one amazing romantic comedy, and pulled it off with flying colors and five stars. It's heavy on the romance connections, and light on the comedy, with a couple of chuckle out loud moments. It's the perfect formula, and a great combination for these two ladies.
'Nope. Definitely not the hairy barista. Let’s try this again. Close your mouth, relax your eyes, deep breathe, now speak…
“I write books,” I blurt out. Spencer looks at me like I’m a freak of nature because obviously I am.'
Spencer is the dreamboat of an athlete - pro-skateboarder, living the high life and has a wonderfully generous heart to boot. On paper, he's perfect. No one thought that being paired up with Adeline would start up this connection that was undeniably heartwarming and real. It's beautiful to see their connection grow from just an initial attraction.
This story is one that will make you giggle at Adi's dorkiness; want to befriend Spencer's sister, Kate; and want to give spend the night in Lexington! There are a few other secondary characters that make this story what it is, and it wouldn't be the same without them! If you have read Amazing Grayson by ME Carter or Bourbon & Bonfires by Andrea Johnston, you will recognize some names!
These two power house authors who write completely different genres came together to make one amazing romantic comedy, and pulled it off with flying colors and five stars. It's heavy on the romance connections, and light on the comedy, with a couple of chuckle out loud moments. It's the perfect formula, and a great combination for these two ladies.
awhetstine's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. I didn't realize it wasn't a new book until after and was pleasantly surprised to see its a series with more books. I adore Aggie/Adi and her quirkiness. And Spencer was oh so swoony. I do so love a Hero who isn't what you expect.
4.5 stars for me on this one. It felt like an ode to the fans of romance and I loved that.
4.5 stars for me on this one. It felt like an ode to the fans of romance and I loved that.
sammers19's review against another edition
5.0
OMG I've fallen in love with Andrea's Work after I read The Break Series, she's an one click author for me, I have some of M.E. Carter's work on the kindle but never had a chance to read some yet, but after this novel her books are up next :).
Switch Stance a Romcom by these two lovely authors, was amazing, page turning, funny, great characters. You wanted to know more about Adeline and Spencer from the very first two chapters, i couldn't wait to finish this loved it from beginning to end the characters were real with real flaws. Highly recommend this book to anyone you wouldn't be disappointed.
Switch Stance a Romcom by these two lovely authors, was amazing, page turning, funny, great characters. You wanted to know more about Adeline and Spencer from the very first two chapters, i couldn't wait to finish this loved it from beginning to end the characters were real with real flaws. Highly recommend this book to anyone you wouldn't be disappointed.
debs_shelves's review against another edition
5.0
When one of your very favorite authors takes a character from her Country Road series & pairs with another fave author and a character from her My New Life series, you know it’s going to be amazing!
Aggi is quirky & klutzy and yet Adi is a badass (although we see her inner insecurity from time to time). Spencer is a dreamy extreme athlete but we see his softer side with Aggi!
Kate though. I loooove Kate. She represents all of us book nerds who love a good romance with a swoony hero and fangirls over her favorite author.
I love the way both authors brought their personality and their writing styles to this book. The characters are perfection. I laughed out loud. I swooned over Spencer. I felt for Aggi and her insecurities. And I want Kate to room with me at a signing!
Well done ladies! Loved it from cover to cover!
Aggi is quirky & klutzy and yet Adi is a badass (although we see her inner insecurity from time to time). Spencer is a dreamy extreme athlete but we see his softer side with Aggi!
Kate though. I loooove Kate. She represents all of us book nerds who love a good romance with a swoony hero and fangirls over her favorite author.
I love the way both authors brought their personality and their writing styles to this book. The characters are perfection. I laughed out loud. I swooned over Spencer. I felt for Aggi and her insecurities. And I want Kate to room with me at a signing!
Well done ladies! Loved it from cover to cover!
lenoreo's review
3.0
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3.5 stars — I ADORED the first half of this book. It was super cute, had a lot of little inner book nerd nods in it, I was just smiling and loving it. But it kind of dragged out at the end, and I grew frustrated with Aggi. Bummer, because it had a lot of potential.
Aggi was the age old insecure, quirky, clumsy heroine, and while I don’t mind that, this one just went too far without a lot of redemption. I grew tired of her self-deprecation, and I 100% did not understand the level of her panic and humiliation about having her muse known by the public. Which was a bummer. In the end I had a harder time relating to her and empathizing with her plight.
Spencer was probably a bit too good to be true if I’m being honest…but I didn’t always mind that, it just made it harder to completely fall head over heels. He loved everything about Aggi that she hated about herself…which can happen, but…I don’t know. I did love that he was relatively patient, sweet, and considerate of her feelings…but again, too good to be true?
The two of them together were pretty cute, but I was a bit bummed that it ended up being fade to black. I don’t mind it in general, but I guess sometimes you have a feeling when a book is going to go in that direction, and this one caught me off guard. I ended up being disappointed…especially since it was seriously slow burn to begin with. I’m also not sure I completely understand what connected them. Like, I got some of it, but I think I wanted more from that connection. But maybe that was just me, I kinda lost my mojo in this one…
I LOVED the book signing stuff…especially with Spencer going with his sister. There were so many moments that reminded me of all the signings I’ve dragged my husband to.
The sports aspect was pretty light, which was a bit of a bummer. I was looking forward to a bit of a more insider look at extreme sports.
I did appreciate the concept of what Spencer was doing after retirement, with his charitable endeavours. But even that wasn’t gone into with depth.
So yeah…great start, cute moments, just kind of fizzled at the end unfortunately.
3.5 stars — I ADORED the first half of this book. It was super cute, had a lot of little inner book nerd nods in it, I was just smiling and loving it. But it kind of dragged out at the end, and I grew frustrated with Aggi. Bummer, because it had a lot of potential.
Aggi was the age old insecure, quirky, clumsy heroine, and while I don’t mind that, this one just went too far without a lot of redemption. I grew tired of her self-deprecation, and I 100% did not understand the level of her panic and humiliation about having her muse known by the public. Which was a bummer. In the end I had a harder time relating to her and empathizing with her plight.
Spencer was probably a bit too good to be true if I’m being honest…but I didn’t always mind that, it just made it harder to completely fall head over heels. He loved everything about Aggi that she hated about herself…which can happen, but…I don’t know. I did love that he was relatively patient, sweet, and considerate of her feelings…but again, too good to be true?
The two of them together were pretty cute, but I was a bit bummed that it ended up being fade to black. I don’t mind it in general, but I guess sometimes you have a feeling when a book is going to go in that direction, and this one caught me off guard. I ended up being disappointed…especially since it was seriously slow burn to begin with. I’m also not sure I completely understand what connected them. Like, I got some of it, but I think I wanted more from that connection. But maybe that was just me, I kinda lost my mojo in this one…
I LOVED the book signing stuff…especially with Spencer going with his sister. There were so many moments that reminded me of all the signings I’ve dragged my husband to.
The sports aspect was pretty light, which was a bit of a bummer. I was looking forward to a bit of a more insider look at extreme sports.
I did appreciate the concept of what Spencer was doing after retirement, with his charitable endeavours. But even that wasn’t gone into with depth.
So yeah…great start, cute moments, just kind of fizzled at the end unfortunately.
littlebirdyreviews's review
5.0
This was a fun read that, as an awkward, klutzy person, really resonated with me. A slow burner that 110% delivered on the emotional front with fantastic character development, and well worth the read.
chrissywilson80's review
5.0
I won this as an audio book from a book group on Facebook a couple months ago. I finally got a chance to listen to it and it was awesome. I listened to the whole thing in a couple of days. I'm sad it took me that long to listen, I adore this book. Agnus is totally me if I was a writer. Her quiet, happy to be by herself demeanor, yet having to be out in public. I related with her so much. Spenser sounds so swoon worthy and is definitely book boyfriend material. I really recommend this book for my romance friends out there. It was awkward, cute and made my heart smile.