“That’s the messy thing about family tragedy, I guess. Your best support network goes under in an instant.”
Leena’s life comes to a halt when her employer tells her to take two months off – paid – because she messed up a presentation with a big client. She’s trying to keep a normal pace, but she’s recovering from her sister passing away from cancer, a boyfriend who is pulling away and a strained relationship with her mother. A quick weekend trip to her Grandma’s to kick off her break finds her Grandma in a similar boat. Grandpa has left her and she feels in a rut with her small-town life. The idea strikes them both – switch places for two months!
During a book club meeting, a friend of mine recommended reading The Switch. It was a fun, light-hearted book, she said. I added it to my library holds and didn’t have to wait long before the ebook became available through Libby.
While Grandma is set up with a dating app in her London apartment, Leena is left with a flip phone and all of Grandma’s committees and errands. Grandma starts dating and helps Leena’s flatmates meet more people in their building. Leena sets plans in motion to help the May Day committee and can’t seem to go anywhere without crossing the single teacher in town, who is also a single father. Everyone’s worlds collide on May Day weekend and the lessons learned during The Switch change both Leena and Grandma’s lives forever.
The Switch is a perfect summer read and was a fun book to escape into when I read at night. It’s all about family, friends, love and making sure you don’t overlook the people right around you. If you’re looking for something fun and light, you’d enjoy The Switch.
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