If I Were You by Cesca Major (2024)Amy and Flynn are on the way to her sister's wedding when a strike of lightning causes them to swap bodies, leading to a weekend of strained interactions and many secrets coming to light. I really liked this book, even if it was a bit hard to follow at times! Amy and Flynn have been together for two years, yet seem to not be on the same page about their relationship, with Flynn planning to propose and Amy thinking she might break up with him. Being put in each other's bodies gives each of them a chance to see themselves and their relationship in a different light. It was funny seeing them try to act like the other, to convince their family and friends that everything is fine, but of course basically every interaction comes off strange. There were some major secrets exposed, even though it felt at times like the reveals were being dragged out too long. I particularly enjoyed Flynn's journey, learning about his troubled backstory and how it affected the way he acted now. Overall, a fun yet emotional Freaky Friday-inspired story! 4 stars
Three American authors head to Scotland for a writer's retreat but are thrown for a loop when their host is found murdered in the castle's tower. Now, the local detective is wondering if they had something to do with it... I have really enjoyed the collaborations by these three authors, and this one sounded so different. Usually, they give readers historical fiction, but this is a contemporary mystery and a satire, to boot. It was funny to see how the real-life authors sort of, kind of based the characters on themselves and their friendship, and of course you can't really go wrong with a setting of a castle in the Scottish Highlands. All of the characters are a bit over the top and the story does drag a little, but I had fun with it! 4 stars
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Body swap books can be hit or miss for me, but it sounds like the author made good use of the swap here.
ReplyDeleteOff the top of my head, I can't recall that I've read another body swap book, so this was a fun experience!
DeleteI'm glad you reported on your experience with The Author's Guide To Murder. I had wondered about that one. Think I will try it!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely had a different feel from their other books, but I thought it was fun!
DeleteGlad to hear you enjoyed Author's Guide. I thought it was just ok. Maybe too satirical for me? I did enjoy the setting though. If I Were You sounds fun- will have to check that out! I forgot Major had a new novel coming out!
ReplyDeleteI was a little bummed when I saw so many poor reviews for Author's Guide! It wasn't perfect, but I appreciated that they did something different.
DeleteI do love the body swap trope, though I don't think I've read any books about it yet (only the Freaky Friday movie comes to mind). Glad to hear you've enjoyed both of these reads!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lindsey!
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