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The Seven Day Switch
by Kelly Harms
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So I snagged this one as my Prime choice a few months ago… It was definitely the right choice. While I’m not a mom, I’ve witnessed my fair share of mom-shaming, and I’ve experienced it when people assumed that my toddler siblings are mine. Harms addresses the harsh realities of motherhood beautifully, and reminds us all that most parents are just doing the best they can. In the case of Celeste and Wendy are the prime examples of mothers with polar opposite parenting styles, and there is so much we can learn from them about our internal assumptions and unfair criticisms. We can see how the SAHM is judged for being “too perfect” and the working mom is critiqued for not being perfect enough. The story is funny, honest, and maintains the classic body-swap trope that many of us have loved since Freaky Friday. If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up read, this is a good one!