Switched by Amanda Hocking

Switched

(Trylle Trilogy #1)
by

Amanda Hocking

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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 discovers her mother might have been right. With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - a world both beautiful and frightening, and Wendy's not sure she wants to be a part of it.

REVIEW: 

Amanda Hocking has a special style of writing. It's honest, to the point, and extremely beautiful. Her imagination is unique, and I have faith she will be a long lasting addition to the Young-Adult genre. I loved her before I read Switched, but now, there is no doubt in my mind that she's one of my favorite authors. She creates worlds that are overflowing with magic, wonderment, love, and originality. There's nothing like Switched out there, and I'm so glad that the whole world will get a chance to read it now.

Switched introduces us to Wendy Everly. We quickly learn that she's not like everyone else, and that has nothing to do with the fact that her mother tried to kill her at her sixth birthday party. She's temperamental, strong-willed, and never seemed to fit in like everyone else. After being kicked out of her last school she's determined to make this move count for her aunt and brother. But there's a new guy in her class, and he won't stop staring at her...

Let's start with Wendy. It's been a long time since I've connected this forcefully with a main character. Wendy was everything I ask of. She was opinionated, indecisive, real, loyal, loving, strong-willed, and never allowed anyone to change how she felt. I loved her relationship with her brother Matt and her Aunt, because once they're out of her life it's hard to imagine her being allowed to love anyone. Her new life is cold and political, and I loved how she seemed more human than Trylle when everyone around her insisted otherwise. Her duties as a Princess collided painfully with her own wishes, and I found myself feeling her frustration and sadness. I don't know what I would have done in her situation, and I think she handled it better than anyone could have asked of her. I also fell in love with Finn. I absolutely loved the slow progression of their relationship, and the intense sense of forbidden love that surrounds them. Wendy can't have Finn, and that makes me want them to be together even more. He was strong, sexy, dangerous, and loyal. He's definitely on my radar now, and I don't plan on letting him slip past.

Overall Switched was fantastic. There was everything you'd need to fall in love: A sizzling romance, an original fantasy world, characters that were strong, well-crafted, and interesting, action that kept you on the edge of your seat, and an ending that left me salivating for the next book. I would absolutely recommend this. 

*Thank you so much St. Martin's Griffin for this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review! 

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