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hangngt_'s review
3.0
format: audiobook
this was just a really funny and easy-going book but it also discusses important topics.
Nothing phenomenal but a nice, refreshing read from all the fantasy I’ve been reading so far.
this was just a really funny and easy-going book but it also discusses important topics.
Nothing phenomenal but a nice, refreshing read from all the fantasy I’ve been reading so far.
mehsi's review
4.0
The Swap is a hilarious, coming of age story about friendship, love and starting a new school.
We have 2 POV's. Ellie, a girl who just started with her new school, lost friends and is trying hard to get through her life without her best friend.
Then we have Jack, a boy who also started with his school and is looking forward to it. He has 3 brothers, a father (who is more like a drill sergeant then a dad) and various other things going on.
These two meet in the infirmary (Ellie after she ran away, pretended to have cramps, Jack after he got into a fight). They make a wish, and poof their souls switch and Jack's soul switches to Ellie body, and the same goes for Ellie. Of course you can imagine the hilarity that happens after that, and also the stress of having to stay undercover so no one finds out that Jack isn't Jack and Ellie isn't really Ellie.
Both will have to live the lives of the other for the whole weekend and hope that Monday everything will be fixed.
It was really brilliant to see how both had to live with their new bodies. There were various hilarious situations. Like Jack's brothers quite often like to strip (much to the horror of Ellie), or the fact she has to pee with an extra thing now. Especially the teenage body of a guy and what that did were a big shock to her (and also embarrassment).
And the same goes for Jack, he constantly hears about menstruation/periods and all that and he doesn't want to hear about it.
But both also find something new. For Ellie it is brothers who care about her/him and for Jack it is having a mom again. They both learn various lessons about life and also learn to speak up and they also both help each other with certain problems.
Luckily for them they switch back all of the sudden and of course much rejoicing happens. Now that is not the end of the book of course, we get an epilogue (Sadly only narrated by Jack). I won't spoil the ending, but let's just say I had hoped for another ending. I felt a bit sad, and that is also why I only rated it a 4 star.
But all in all this was a super fun book, and I will be sure to buy it when the paperback comes out.
Review first posted on: http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
We have 2 POV's. Ellie, a girl who just started with her new school, lost friends and is trying hard to get through her life without her best friend.
Then we have Jack, a boy who also started with his school and is looking forward to it. He has 3 brothers, a father (who is more like a drill sergeant then a dad) and various other things going on.
These two meet in the infirmary (Ellie after she ran away, pretended to have cramps, Jack after he got into a fight). They make a wish, and poof their souls switch and Jack's soul switches to Ellie body, and the same goes for Ellie. Of course you can imagine the hilarity that happens after that, and also the stress of having to stay undercover so no one finds out that Jack isn't Jack and Ellie isn't really Ellie.
Both will have to live the lives of the other for the whole weekend and hope that Monday everything will be fixed.
It was really brilliant to see how both had to live with their new bodies. There were various hilarious situations. Like Jack's brothers quite often like to strip (much to the horror of Ellie), or the fact she has to pee with an extra thing now. Especially the teenage body of a guy and what that did were a big shock to her (and also embarrassment).
And the same goes for Jack, he constantly hears about menstruation/periods and all that and he doesn't want to hear about it.
But both also find something new. For Ellie it is brothers who care about her/him and for Jack it is having a mom again. They both learn various lessons about life and also learn to speak up and they also both help each other with certain problems.
Luckily for them they switch back all of the sudden and of course much rejoicing happens. Now that is not the end of the book of course, we get an epilogue (Sadly only narrated by Jack). I won't spoil the ending, but let's just say I had hoped for another ending. I felt a bit sad, and that is also why I only rated it a 4 star.
But all in all this was a super fun book, and I will be sure to buy it when the paperback comes out.
Review first posted on: http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
erine's review
3.0
Freaky Friday with a tweenage boy and girl. A good one for fans of realistic fiction who might want to dip a toenail into fantasy.
bookishrealm's review
2.0
Okay so there is a good reason why I only gave this two stars. I did not like the "stop acting like a girl" "you're such a sissy" type of language that occurred in the book and I was hoping that the author would turn the tone around. She did, but to me it felt too rushed and it wasn't worked out properly which is why I was left with a bad vibe from the book. I won't say I won't try out any other books from this other. This book just wasn't for me and I'm quite surprised that it was nominated as a South Carolina Book Award.
emeszee's review
3.0
[2.5/5]
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, this book. I like the concept, but it was played out weird. I wish it was kind of different. It could've been better if the characters were more mature/older. Plus the amount of times I said "That's sexist." when reading this book is bad, yikes. The ending is a BIG yikes!
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, this book. I like the concept, but it was played out weird. I wish it was kind of different. It could've been better if the characters were more mature/older. Plus the amount of times I said "That's sexist." when reading this book is bad, yikes. The ending is a BIG yikes!
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Somehow, the characters became step-siblings? I just don't like that at all.blackthorn2221's review
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
princzukos's review
5.0
To be completely honest, I thought that this book would end up being a cheesy middle school romance where Ellie and Jack switch their body and lives for a while, then start developing feelings for each other. But I was COMPLETELY wrong! It's pretty similar to Freaky Friday, but with the most hottest guy in the school & an athletic girl.
This story is about love, not the romance kind of love, but about loving your family and yourself. The story is also about being grateful for the life you have, who you are, and not letting others make you feel bad about yourself.
I was also very surprised by the way the author ended the story. I honestly never thought something like that would happen, but I'm very happy that everyone was happy again.
This story is about love, not the romance kind of love, but about loving your family and yourself. The story is also about being grateful for the life you have, who you are, and not letting others make you feel bad about yourself.
I was also very surprised by the way the author ended the story. I honestly never thought something like that would happen, but I'm very happy that everyone was happy again.
heathercottledillon's review
4.0
This is such a fun story! The characters are the most likable I've come across in a while, and they have problems almost any kid can relate to. It's refreshing to read a young adult title that's not focused on romance--these days, it seems like even the thrillers and mysteries have a strong romantic element. The end wraps up a bit too neatly, but I admit that I was happy to see things end so well for these kids I'd gotten attached to.
tiggerrd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5