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The Switch by Beth O'Leary
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really liked it

Can I compare this book to my cat? I want to because both are warm, cuddly, and super adorable.
I decided to read this specifically because I wanted a simple, feel-good story and it was perfect for that.

I really enjoyed Leena's half of the book. She's fun and feisty. And I thought the author did a great job portraying her grief over her sister and anger at her mother in a positive and endearing way. It also gave the book more depth than I was expecting.

I also liked Eileen, and appreciate the qualities her character represented. I did find that ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด she was a bit ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ and that, at times, it bordered on gimmicky.

Also, this was my first time listening to an audiobook! Once I stopped over thinking it I fell completely into the story. It was great! I could listen while doing chores. I listened a little bit at work ๐Ÿคซ, I even listened while reading a different book off my Kindle. Joking about that last one!! My brain hurts just to imagining doing that!!!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.
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Reading Progress

September 7, 2020 – Started Reading
September 7, 2020 – Shelved
September 10, 2020 – Finished Reading

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Tina A great review Farrah and congrats on your first audiobook! I love to throw some in with my โ€œregularโ€ reading. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ


Michael David (on hiatus) Awww, Great review! I need a feel-good story soon and can't wait for my copy at the library!


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Ian Miaow! :)


Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today Great review Farrahโค๏ธ I loved "I even listened while reading a different book off my Kindle" LOL I tried that a few times but my brain just won't do it!!!!


Farrah Tina wrote: "A great review Farrah and congrats on your first audiobook! I love to throw some in with my โ€œregularโ€ reading. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ"

Thanks Tina! And I am already looking forward to more audiobooks! ๐Ÿ™‚๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ“–


Farrah Michael wrote: "Awww, Great review! I need a feel-good story soon and can't wait for my copy at the library!"

Thanks Michael! I hope you'll like it ๐Ÿ™‚


Farrah Ian wrote: "Miaow! :)"

โคโค๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฑ Sometimes she'd sit on my lap while I was listening and it was all just too sweet ๐Ÿฅฐ


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Diana Welcome to the wonderful world of audiobooks! Are you hooked?


preoccupiedbybooks Yay! Glad you liked this Farrah, it's such a heartwarming tale! Congrats on your first audiobook!


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Gabrielle Grosbety Heartwarmingly sweet tales are the best and really fulfill the soul when we need it most...glad this book could be so uplifting!


Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( Great review, Farrah! I love that you compared reading it to your cat ๐Ÿˆ and congrats on your first audiobook!


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Debbie W. Great review for a book on my WTR list! Glad you got the hang of an audiobook!


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Deanna Excellent review!!


Farrah tamar wrote: "Great review Farrahโค๏ธ I loved "I even listened while reading a different book off my Kindle" LOL I tried that a few times but my brain just won't do it!!!!"

Thanks tamar and I'm glad you enjoyed this little gem too ๐ŸŒผ


Farrah Diana wrote: "Welcome to the wonderful world of audiobooks! Are you hooked?"

I've already downloaded my next one!!


Farrah preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Yay! Glad you liked this Farrah, it's such a heartwarming tale! Congrats on your first audiobook!"

Thanks and I'm super glad you loved this one too! ๐Ÿ’ž


Farrah Gabrielle wrote: "Heartwarmingly sweet tales are the best and really fulfill the soul when we need it most...glad this book could be so uplifting!"

So true Gabrielle โค


Farrah Catherine wrote: "Great review, Farrah! I love that you compared reading it to your cat ๐Ÿˆ and congrats on your first audiobook!"

Thanks Catherine!!๐ŸŒผ


Farrah Debbie wrote: "Great review for a book on my WTR list! Glad you got the hang of an audiobook!"

I think you'll ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š it Debbie!! ๐Ÿ™‚


Farrah Deanna wrote: "Excellent review!!"

Thanks tons Deanna! ๐Ÿ’ž


Jayme Terrific review! Glad you enjoyed it too!! ๐Ÿ’•


Farrah Jayme wrote: "Terrific review! Glad you enjoyed it too!! ๐Ÿ’•"

Thanks Jayme, it was exactly the book I needed at that moment ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ’ž


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Brittany Lee What a fun review and fun experience!

Welcome to the life of audiobooks! They are wonderful when your eyes are distracted with projects other than reading! I love listening right before bed. I love that Audible has a sleep timer so my book doesn't go chapters on end while I doze off. The features!! โคโค๐Ÿ˜‚


Paul (Life In The Slow Lane) Great review Farrah. I'm trying to think of a book that would compare to our cat, but the only one that comes to mind is Jurassic Park!


Farrah Sue wrote: "Lol your cat"

Shes so lovable ๐Ÿ˜Š


Farrah Brittany wrote: "What a fun review and fun experience!

Welcome to the life of audiobooks! They are wonderful when your eyes are distracted with projects other than reading! I love listening right before bed. I lo..."


I think me and audiobooks will have a beautiful friendship ๐Ÿ˜


Farrah Paul wrote: "Great review Farrah. I'm trying to think of a book that would compare to our cat, but the only one that comes to mind is Jurassic Park!"

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ An attack cat! So cute lol


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Brittany Lee Farrah, I'm glad to hear it! Excited to see which titles you listen to as opposed to reading! :)


Farrah Brittany wrote: "Farrah, I'm glad to hear it! Excited to see which titles you listen to as opposed to reading! :)"

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Beata You had so much fun thanks to this read, Farrah :)) Nice review! :)


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Melissa ~ Bantering Books Aww. Love your kitty comparison, Farrah. And because of it, I now want to read The Switch even more. :)


Farrah Beata wrote: "You had so much fun thanks to this read, Farrah :)) Nice review! :)"

Thanks Beata!! ๐Ÿค—


Farrah Melissa wrote: "Aww. Love your kitty comparison, Farrah. And because of it, I now want to read The Switch even more. :)"

Thanks Melissa, I think you'd enjoy it ๐Ÿ’ž


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Libby Great review, Farrah! I'm glad you enjoyed your first audiobook.


Farrah Libby wrote: "Great review, Farrah! I'm glad you enjoyed your first audiobook."

Thanks Libby! ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ฌ I see why audiobooks are so popular ๐Ÿ™‚


Susanne Fabulous review Farrah! I love how you compare this to your cat! I hadn't thought of that, but I love my cat and she is adorably cute (which is how I describe this book) and that fits well! Love it


Farrah Susanne wrote: "Fabulous review Farrah! I love how you compare this to your cat! I hadn't thought of that, but I love my cat and she is adorably cute (which is how I describe this book) and that fits well! Love it"

Thanks Susanne and I'm glad you enjoy this also.
Is there anything better than relaxing on the couch, reading, while your cat cuddles up in your lap?! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฑ Heaven!!


Kaceey Fabulous review Farrah! Iโ€™m so glad you picked this one as your first audio! I hope you have listened to many more audios since this one!๐Ÿ’ž


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