Synopsis: When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn't until eleven years later that Wendy finds out her mother might've been telling the truth.With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - and it's one she's not sure if she wants to be a part of. (Courtesy of barnesandnoble.com)
Switched is the first book in the Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking. The reader is met in the prelude with the story of Wendy's mother trying to kill her on her 6th birthday. The first sentence kicks off the rolling tide of drama, romance and wonderment that floods throughout the book.
Wendy is a picky eater, a stubborn girl and has never really felt like she fit in anywhere. She lives with her aunt and brother, and is constantly getting kicked out of school and having to move. When a guy at her new school seems unable to stop staring at her for the past 2 weeks, she finally confronts him and the plot begins to unfold. Wendy quickly finds her world and everything she has ever known flipped upside down and blended into a confusing mess.
Personally, I LOVED this book! There a few contemporary references and plenty of humor to go around. The characters are quite likeable and emotion is conveyed clearly throughout the entire novel. You can relate with Wendy's confusion, frustration and sorrow at multiple times, and there is hardly a dull moment. The seemingly minor characters have their own moments to shine, and no one is left out of the plot for too long.
I highly suggest that you take a look at this book if you want to read some Fantasy that leaves you panting for the next installment of the series: Torn.
I happily give Switched a 5 out of 5 on the beam scale!
Just checked out Torn by Ashley S. Morgan. The cover and the blurb seemed intriguing, so I decided to give it a try. I couldn't put the book down. I literally got through it in 6 hours. It was that good. Apparently she's published before, but I can't find anything else about her, except for the little bit she has on her website. Do you know anything about this author? I'm dying to read more of her stuff.
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