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Switched is the first book in the Trylle trilogy which came out in 2012, so it may be one you’ve already read or a hidden gem which has slipped under your radar! The book could most probably be described as fantasy and follows a teenager named Wendy, who has never really felt that she fits in anywhere, as she discovers she was switched at birth and belongs to a group of people known as the Trylle.
The handsome Finn comes to whisk her away back to her people which poses the issue of abandoning her aunt and brother in exchange for the feeling of belonging she’s always wanted. The author handles Wendy’s dilemma well and manages to fully express the depth of her feelings during this difficult time.
The timeline of this story flows exceptionally and manages to include quite a lot of detail in a short book. It manages to capture the whirlwind of a teenage romance while also touching on issues such as familial obligations and class issues in a very approachable way.
This book is a perfect lead into the rest of the series and I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for an enjoyable but not too strenuous read. Ideal for a light fantasy holiday read, or even just something to chill out with and forget your daily troubles.
Here’s the description from amazon
Wendy Everly knew she was different the day her mother tried to kill her and accused her of having been switched at birth. Although certain she's not the monster her mother claimed she is, she does feel that she doesn't quite fit in.
She's bored and frustrated by her small-town life - and then there's the secret she can't tell anyone. Her mysterious ability - she can influence people's decisions, without knowing how, or why . . .
When the intense and darkly handsome newcomer Finn suddenly turns up at her bedroom window one night, her world is turned upside down. He holds the key to her past, the answers to her strange powers and is the doorway to a place she never imagined could exist: Förening, the home of the Trylle.
Finally everything makes sense. Among the Trylle she is not just different, but special. But what marks her out as chosen for greatness in this world also places her in grave danger. With everything around her changing, Finn is the only person she can trust. But dark forces are conspiring - not only to separate them, but to see the downfall of everything that Wendy cares about.
The fate of Förening rests in Wendy's hands, and the decisions she and Finn make could change all their lives forever . . .
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