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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