I’m not usually a romance fan, which my girlfriend knew when she gleefully picked this book out for me, but I ended up loving ‘The Switch’. Leena feels stuck after the death of her sister. Her grandma, Eileen, is ready for love after her husband dies. So of course, the obvious answer is for them to switch lives.

At first, the premise sounds a little ridiculous - and maybe at times it is. But their swapped lives lead to hilarity and growth. It was really difficult putting this book down and MAYBE I stayed up until 1 in the morning to finish it but no-one can prove that.

I adored the characters in this. Eileen has a special place in my heart - I want to BE her. And I think these brilliantly strong characters grow more lovable through the hardships they go through in each other’s lives. Neither woman backs down, despite the supposed break they’re supposed to both be taking they end up managing projects and trying to fix the people around them. A truly brilliant book has characters that make you love them, this one has a whole cast of fabulous people who may need a little help finding their way.

‘The Switch’ sounds like a light, fluffy romance. But it’s also a discussion on life after loss, how families can fracture and what is needed to heal. I left this book feeling as though I need to be true to myself and never lose sight of my dreams. I highly recommend this one - even to those who don’t enjoy romance.