Switched Review

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Switched by Amanda Hocking
4/5

This is first part of the Trylle Trilogy, which is about human-looking trolls. The main character is Wendy Everly, who is a high school student who just can't seem to fit in. Even at home, she feels a little lost, which most likely started when her own mother tried to kill her when she was six. This was confirmed when Finn, the new student at school, tells her she is a changeling and he has come to take her home.

Overall, I really liked this book. Wendy was a character that I could really feel for. She went through a lot so it made sense that she was so loyal to the family members that stuck by her. When she's taken away from her loved ones only to be brought to her real mother, who is as cuddly as an icicle, it makes sense that she doesn't feel at home.

The world-building is also really interesting. The Trylle magical powers aren't something that's clear, but since we are looking at the world from Wendy's point of view, we get a lot of explanations about the hierarchy and a little about the magical powers. I'm really hoping to see how much further she takes it in the next two books.

**Spoiler**

I also loved that it wasn't insta-love with Wendy and Finn. They grew to care for each other as Finn spent time teaching her about the Trylle ways. Additionally, Finn stays true to his character throughout the book, even after he professes his love for Wendy. His strong morals may mean that you don't have much light, fluffy, and romantic passages, but his actions show that his feelings are really there.

Another aspect of the book I loved was that it explained what happens to the human babies that are switched out. Wendy spends time with them in this book so you so how the regular people are compared to the Trylle royalty.

Overall, I'm looking forward to reading the next book!