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The Sister Switch
The brand new hilarious, emotional and thought-provoking book club read about twin sisters who make a bet to switch lives for a week, for fans of David Nicholls, Sophie Kinsella and Cecelia Ahern.
Two sisters. One Bet.
And a lifetime of secrets uncovered…
Morning TV’s favourite twin sisters, Alice and Edie, may share the screen, but that’s where their similarities end. Their viewpoints are far from identical, and whilst their on-air clashes keep viewers hooked, off-camera, their relationship is far from picture-perfect.
After a heated argument on live television threatens their jobs, the fiery duo make a bet: neither could last a week in the other’s shoes. Determined to prove each other wrong, they secretly swap lives — without telling a soul.
What starts as a battle of wills quickly spirals into chaos, as each sister discovers that the other's life is far more complicated than it seems. Between dodging awkward work situations, marital issues, and meddling in each other’s families, Alice and Edie’s rivalry turns from a competitive bet into an opportunity to help change each other’s lives for the better.
But will their relationship survive?
Two sisters. One Bet.
And a lifetime of secrets uncovered…
Morning TV’s favourite twin sisters, Alice and Edie, may share the screen, but that’s where their similarities end. Their viewpoints are far from identical, and whilst their on-air clashes keep viewers hooked, off-camera, their relationship is far from picture-perfect.
After a heated argument on live television threatens their jobs, the fiery duo make a bet: neither could last a week in the other’s shoes. Determined to prove each other wrong, they secretly swap lives — without telling a soul.
What starts as a battle of wills quickly spirals into chaos, as each sister discovers that the other's life is far more complicated than it seems. Between dodging awkward work situations, marital issues, and meddling in each other’s families, Alice and Edie’s rivalry turns from a competitive bet into an opportunity to help change each other’s lives for the better.
But will their relationship survive?
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Published April 24, 2025
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March 19, 2025
As a girl who has 3 sisters who we all argue and bicker at times and do not understand each other or truly know each other on a deep level, I relate to this. Though Alice and Edie are twins, it made it even deeper. Some parts truly hit me while they were switched, and it made me think of my sisters and their lives differently. I'm not gonna lie, their dad Kenneth was remarkable and definitely one of my favorite characters in the story. Seb was also AMAZING, the best book husband!! I found it beautiful watching both sisters' character development throughout the story. I loved this, and it truly touched me at so many different moments!
I received this ARC from NetGalley and Avon Books to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and Avon Books to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
March 31, 2025
✨️ ARC REVIEW ✨️
The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield
Publication date 24th April 2025
Story follows twin sisters, Alice and Edie -- after a heated on-air argument, secretly swap lives to prove a point. This decision leads them to uncover unexpected complexities in each other's daily routines and relationships.
This book was such a fun, heartfelt and somewhat an emotional read. However bickering did get a tad too much - especially in the beginning 😅😂 the switching element was initially what made me curious about this book.. I loved the character development for the twins; their dad and Seb have got to be one of my favourite book characters when it comes to family bonds .. when I got to the swap it made me emotional because it felt like "self reflection " in a sense that you really don't know why someone is the way they are until you're in their shoes!
Thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the arc
The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield
Publication date 24th April 2025
Story follows twin sisters, Alice and Edie -- after a heated on-air argument, secretly swap lives to prove a point. This decision leads them to uncover unexpected complexities in each other's daily routines and relationships.
This book was such a fun, heartfelt and somewhat an emotional read. However bickering did get a tad too much - especially in the beginning 😅😂 the switching element was initially what made me curious about this book.. I loved the character development for the twins; their dad and Seb have got to be one of my favourite book characters when it comes to family bonds .. when I got to the swap it made me emotional because it felt like "self reflection " in a sense that you really don't know why someone is the way they are until you're in their shoes!
Thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the arc
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June 13, 2025DNF.
This was so slow I was losing my ability to live, and the writing was questionable. I think as a movie this would do great, but as a book it just wasn’t right.
It was pretty funny from what I could get out of it; I’ll say that, but nothing else was remarkable enough for me to want to finish.
NO hate to the author! This just wasn’t the right read for me.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾.
This was so slow I was losing my ability to live, and the writing was questionable. I think as a movie this would do great, but as a book it just wasn’t right.
It was pretty funny from what I could get out of it; I’ll say that, but nothing else was remarkable enough for me to want to finish.
NO hate to the author! This just wasn’t the right read for me.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾.
July 13, 2025
4.5 stars!
This one is basically like Freaky Friday but with twin sisters, and I absolutely ate it up!
As one of three sisters, I really did resonate with this one. I feel like the bickering was spot on, especially at the beginning over minor issues, this absolutely happens in real life but was also a very reflective read on how we are not all the same despite coming from the same family.
The two sisters have complete polar opposites lives, and because of this you can absolutely see where the story was going. You knew from the start what the ending would be but I'm absolutely okay with that. The story was told so well (and dare I say accurate) that I just did not want to put it down.
I absolutely love majority of the side characters. Seb is an absolute darling!! There was some points where in the book where it made me think 'no-one would act like this', but unfortunately some people are still living in the stone age and made me reflect quite a lot on how upbringing could potentially alter a person.
I think you automatically gravitate towards one sister, even though both are likable, but by the end of the story you really want to route for both sisters. Both sisters have flaws, but I think Charlotte Butterfield had such a way of making you feel empathy for both of them.
I absolutely adored this book and made me laugh quite a few times too. Is the story predictable? Yes. But will you be entertained during the entirety of the book? Also yes!
This one is basically like Freaky Friday but with twin sisters, and I absolutely ate it up!
As one of three sisters, I really did resonate with this one. I feel like the bickering was spot on, especially at the beginning over minor issues, this absolutely happens in real life but was also a very reflective read on how we are not all the same despite coming from the same family.
The two sisters have complete polar opposites lives, and because of this you can absolutely see where the story was going. You knew from the start what the ending would be but I'm absolutely okay with that. The story was told so well (and dare I say accurate) that I just did not want to put it down.
I absolutely love majority of the side characters. Seb is an absolute darling!! There was some points where in the book where it made me think 'no-one would act like this', but unfortunately some people are still living in the stone age and made me reflect quite a lot on how upbringing could potentially alter a person.
I think you automatically gravitate towards one sister, even though both are likable, but by the end of the story you really want to route for both sisters. Both sisters have flaws, but I think Charlotte Butterfield had such a way of making you feel empathy for both of them.
I absolutely adored this book and made me laugh quite a few times too. Is the story predictable? Yes. But will you be entertained during the entirety of the book? Also yes!
May 1, 2025
Twins Alice and Edie couldn’t be more different…
What a fabulous summer read! I so enjoyed The Sister Switch because it can be read on multiple levels, is hugely entertaining and is a complete diversion from the cares of life.
Firstly there is the funny, fast-paced plot that twists and turns along, as identical twins Alice and Edie swap homes, lives and families in an attempt to win a bet. There are so many moments when I laughed aloud because the story is incredibly funny with many a potentially awkward moment.
More engaging, however, is what the two sisters learn not just about one another’s lives, but about themselves during the swap. The Sister Swap illustrates to perfection the adage ‘never judge another until you’ve walked in their shoes’ – literally in this case! Alicia and Edie are polar opposites, but the more they live each other’s lives, the more they understand and appreciate why their twin behaves as she does and how much more they actually have in common.
I found my initial preference for the more freely behaving Edie changed the more I read about Alice. Both women have flaws and foibles, and it was both fascinating and ironic that the more bohemian Edie was actually more selfish than the rigid, self-righteous Alice. I confess it was somewhat disturbing to discover so many of their less appealing traits feature in my own personality! They are incredibly relatable characters.
I’m not usually a big fan of children in stories, but here the characterisation was magnificent, adeptly illustrating the role of nurture in development. Whilst I loathed Alice’s husband with a passion, by the end of the book I did have some sympathy for him too. However, it was Seb who held my heart so completely, because, despite being the most accommodating and supportive character, he is the one who probably suffers the most as a result of the swap. And I think that is the true strength of Charlotte Butterfield’s writing. Whilst the reader is being engaged by a funny romp of a story, they are also being subtly educated about real people too. Indeed, Through wit and entertainment, Charlotte Butterfield examines the nature of human understanding, of empathy and of the impact of behaviour on others, so that the reader learns from The Sister Switch every bit as much as the characters.
I thought The Sister Switch was fabulous. It made me grateful for my own life. It made me think about others with greater empathy and it entertained me completely. It’s a super read.
What a fabulous summer read! I so enjoyed The Sister Switch because it can be read on multiple levels, is hugely entertaining and is a complete diversion from the cares of life.
Firstly there is the funny, fast-paced plot that twists and turns along, as identical twins Alice and Edie swap homes, lives and families in an attempt to win a bet. There are so many moments when I laughed aloud because the story is incredibly funny with many a potentially awkward moment.
More engaging, however, is what the two sisters learn not just about one another’s lives, but about themselves during the swap. The Sister Swap illustrates to perfection the adage ‘never judge another until you’ve walked in their shoes’ – literally in this case! Alicia and Edie are polar opposites, but the more they live each other’s lives, the more they understand and appreciate why their twin behaves as she does and how much more they actually have in common.
I found my initial preference for the more freely behaving Edie changed the more I read about Alice. Both women have flaws and foibles, and it was both fascinating and ironic that the more bohemian Edie was actually more selfish than the rigid, self-righteous Alice. I confess it was somewhat disturbing to discover so many of their less appealing traits feature in my own personality! They are incredibly relatable characters.
I’m not usually a big fan of children in stories, but here the characterisation was magnificent, adeptly illustrating the role of nurture in development. Whilst I loathed Alice’s husband with a passion, by the end of the book I did have some sympathy for him too. However, it was Seb who held my heart so completely, because, despite being the most accommodating and supportive character, he is the one who probably suffers the most as a result of the swap. And I think that is the true strength of Charlotte Butterfield’s writing. Whilst the reader is being engaged by a funny romp of a story, they are also being subtly educated about real people too. Indeed, Through wit and entertainment, Charlotte Butterfield examines the nature of human understanding, of empathy and of the impact of behaviour on others, so that the reader learns from The Sister Switch every bit as much as the characters.
I thought The Sister Switch was fabulous. It made me grateful for my own life. It made me think about others with greater empathy and it entertained me completely. It’s a super read.
April 29, 2025
Would you ever want to trade places with your sister? What if you made a bet with a sibling – could you last longer than your sibling if you switched places? Who would win? Charlotte Butterfield explores this concept in the funny and heartwarming book called The Sister Switch. It’s like The Parent Trap version for adults!
About The Sister Switch:
Alice and Edie are identical twins who definitely don’t get along. It’s hard to imagine that they even share some of the same genes! As one argument after another escalates, even on their morning talk show, their lives start to unravel. When they were young, their mom would tell them to try putting yourself in the other’s shoes. This is how the bet started.
Whoever lasts the longest, living the life of the other twin, would be able to stay on the talk show. The loser would have to leave. Is the winner Alice, the detailed-oriented woman, with the perfectly-groomed family and controlling husband? Or is it Edie, who doesn’t let the small things bother her but lives in chaos, lets her children be more care-free, and has a boyfriend who dotes on her?
My Thoughts on The Sister Switch:
This book made me think a lot about my two older sisters. We all live very different lives. One’s life experiences is not better than the other, they are just different. Fortunately, we get along great. I’m glad we lead different lives. It gives us a chance to cheer each other on, and it’s fun to hear their stories and experiences. Would I want to switch lives with them like Edie and Alice? Well, maybe just for one day.
I enjoyed this book because it made me think. I could see parts of Edie in my sisters, and parts of Alice too. Charlotte Butterfield does a nice job of truly showing the characteristics of both characters. The book comes with a life lesson, but if you have ever seen The Parent Trap movie, then you can probably figure it out.
Another reason I enjoyed this book was because it was a light read. Sometimes, it’s nice to get away from the psychological thrillers, true crimes, the drama, and just read a fun book. This one would be great to read on vacation.
If I had to choose the life of one of those characters, I would definitely choose Edie’s. I’d take the doting boyfriend and wacko-jacko family life over the “picture-perfect on the outside” family any day of the week. But it was their sister relationship that truly stood out. No matter how hard things get in life, you should still be able to count on your sister in the end.
So, would you want to trade places with one of your siblings? Let me know.
Extra Info:
Here are some books that reminded me of this one because of the family life and characterization:
The Guncle by Steven Rowling
Catch The Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
Feral Maril & Her Little Brother Carol by Leslie Tall Manning
You can buy this book at: https://amzn.to/4jSoWpt
*If you want to read more of my book reviews, you can find them at: https://judiholst.com/book-reviews/
*If you missed my post about my Top Books of 2024, you can find it at: https://judiholst.com/top-20-books-th...
Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Charlotte Butterfield for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
About The Sister Switch:
Alice and Edie are identical twins who definitely don’t get along. It’s hard to imagine that they even share some of the same genes! As one argument after another escalates, even on their morning talk show, their lives start to unravel. When they were young, their mom would tell them to try putting yourself in the other’s shoes. This is how the bet started.
Whoever lasts the longest, living the life of the other twin, would be able to stay on the talk show. The loser would have to leave. Is the winner Alice, the detailed-oriented woman, with the perfectly-groomed family and controlling husband? Or is it Edie, who doesn’t let the small things bother her but lives in chaos, lets her children be more care-free, and has a boyfriend who dotes on her?
My Thoughts on The Sister Switch:
This book made me think a lot about my two older sisters. We all live very different lives. One’s life experiences is not better than the other, they are just different. Fortunately, we get along great. I’m glad we lead different lives. It gives us a chance to cheer each other on, and it’s fun to hear their stories and experiences. Would I want to switch lives with them like Edie and Alice? Well, maybe just for one day.
I enjoyed this book because it made me think. I could see parts of Edie in my sisters, and parts of Alice too. Charlotte Butterfield does a nice job of truly showing the characteristics of both characters. The book comes with a life lesson, but if you have ever seen The Parent Trap movie, then you can probably figure it out.
Another reason I enjoyed this book was because it was a light read. Sometimes, it’s nice to get away from the psychological thrillers, true crimes, the drama, and just read a fun book. This one would be great to read on vacation.
If I had to choose the life of one of those characters, I would definitely choose Edie’s. I’d take the doting boyfriend and wacko-jacko family life over the “picture-perfect on the outside” family any day of the week. But it was their sister relationship that truly stood out. No matter how hard things get in life, you should still be able to count on your sister in the end.
So, would you want to trade places with one of your siblings? Let me know.
Extra Info:
Here are some books that reminded me of this one because of the family life and characterization:
The Guncle by Steven Rowling
Catch The Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
Feral Maril & Her Little Brother Carol by Leslie Tall Manning
You can buy this book at: https://amzn.to/4jSoWpt
*If you want to read more of my book reviews, you can find them at: https://judiholst.com/book-reviews/
*If you missed my post about my Top Books of 2024, you can find it at: https://judiholst.com/top-20-books-th...
Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Charlotte Butterfield for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
April 27, 2025
Rating: ★★★★.5 → ★★★★
Started: 24 April 25
Finished: 24 April 25
This was a really sweet, funny and emotional story about two identical twin sisters who have so much love for each other that they swapped lives to learn to see each other’s perspective so they didn’t lose each other to their bickering.
The sisters relationship is very on par for siblings I also love that the main characters are in their 40’s and I absolutely loved that this book is based in the UK. I loved reading British writing, never realised how much I missed it until reading it lmao.
The characters were enjoyable to read about I did worry just a teeny tiny bit about Alice because she wanted to stay switched for longer after realising how nice Seb is, so I was so relieved when the author made it very clear she had no attraction to him because that would’ve crushed me (and Edie).
Really loved the different family moments and I really felt for little Emily and Rufus (and later Teddy). The kids really added a great element to their stories.
The only complaint I have was that Seb didn’t realise that they had swapped, I know it’s the way it had to be to extend the swap but I’m really gutted he didn’t realise that Alice wasn’t Edie. Other than that, great book, great writing, very feel good and entertaining.
Thank you Avon Books UK + NetGalley for an arc - all opinions are my own.
Started: 24 April 25
Finished: 24 April 25
This was a really sweet, funny and emotional story about two identical twin sisters who have so much love for each other that they swapped lives to learn to see each other’s perspective so they didn’t lose each other to their bickering.
The sisters relationship is very on par for siblings I also love that the main characters are in their 40’s and I absolutely loved that this book is based in the UK. I loved reading British writing, never realised how much I missed it until reading it lmao.
The characters were enjoyable to read about I did worry just a teeny tiny bit about Alice because she wanted to stay switched for longer after realising how nice Seb is, so I was so relieved when the author made it very clear she had no attraction to him because that would’ve crushed me (and Edie).
Really loved the different family moments and I really felt for little Emily and Rufus (and later Teddy). The kids really added a great element to their stories.
The only complaint I have was that Seb didn’t realise that they had swapped, I know it’s the way it had to be to extend the swap but I’m really gutted he didn’t realise that Alice wasn’t Edie. Other than that, great book, great writing, very feel good and entertaining.
Thank you Avon Books UK + NetGalley for an arc - all opinions are my own.
March 31, 2025
Thanks to Avon for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
This was such a fun book!!
Edie and Alice are brilliant characters. Alice is the quite uptight, 'proper' sister, the one who assumes the motherly role, looking after everyone, hosting Christmas etc. She has a schedule, the kids know where and when they should be; and Edie is the loud, brash, often rude sister., whose kids have rules of their own without the traditional "motherly" figure. They work so well individually but also off each other. I 100% identify with Alice, not so much Edie, but I think all readers will recognise themselves in the sisters in some way. They have problems and relationships that are universally known.
I'll be honest, I didn't like either Alice or Edie's family. They were so grating in different ways, but I just really didn't like them. They just seemed so wrong. They did have some shining moments, particularly towards the end, but I sort of stayed focussed on the main women.
I have always said I prefer character development over plot, and this book proves why. Yes there's a plot obviously, and it's a fine plot, but that wasn't what kept me interested. It's these two women who Charlotte has created and developed. They don't change into unrecognisable characters by the end, you still know the two separate women, but there have been changes and I think that just adds another level of depth to them.
I loved the dysfunctional family relationships. A lot of the time in fiction, families tend to be perfect, always friendly. But rarely is that ever the case in real life and I think Charlotte has depicted that just right. She's not over-egged the pudding, nor has she hidden from it.
It's funny but not over-the-top comedy, there are loving moments but not sickly sweet, and it's awkward but you never feel uncomfortable.
It's fast paced and zooms by. I wondered if it would take a while to get going, to get to know the two women and their dynamics and whatnot, but it's done very cleverly and so well that you're quickly into it, which obviously gives enough time to stretch out the actual swapping days.
I did question how comfortable I would be with the whole deceit thing, whether you could ever trust your partner again after something like this. But then I realised I was thinking too much about it and just enjoyed it for what it was.
I suppose there was one thing that kept bugging me. And I know it's a book, a fictional story, and I should just suspend belief for a few hours, which I did for the most part. But I couldn't stop thinking about how, surely someone would have noticed. It doesn't matter if you look the same, surely if you've been living with the same person for many years, and you have kids, they'd notice something. Because it takes more than just appearance and clothes to become another person. So yes, I accept that I should have just accepted it, which I did for the most part, but I did keep thinking it wouldn't be as easy as this. But that's just me thinking too much.
This is only my second of Charlotte's books and I really enjoyed it. It's a feel-good, uplifting story, but it doesn't go down the trashy, sickly sweet route, and doesn't hide away from more difficult moments. Charlotte has definitely become an author to keep an eye out for.
This was such a fun book!!
Edie and Alice are brilliant characters. Alice is the quite uptight, 'proper' sister, the one who assumes the motherly role, looking after everyone, hosting Christmas etc. She has a schedule, the kids know where and when they should be; and Edie is the loud, brash, often rude sister., whose kids have rules of their own without the traditional "motherly" figure. They work so well individually but also off each other. I 100% identify with Alice, not so much Edie, but I think all readers will recognise themselves in the sisters in some way. They have problems and relationships that are universally known.
I'll be honest, I didn't like either Alice or Edie's family. They were so grating in different ways, but I just really didn't like them. They just seemed so wrong. They did have some shining moments, particularly towards the end, but I sort of stayed focussed on the main women.
I have always said I prefer character development over plot, and this book proves why. Yes there's a plot obviously, and it's a fine plot, but that wasn't what kept me interested. It's these two women who Charlotte has created and developed. They don't change into unrecognisable characters by the end, you still know the two separate women, but there have been changes and I think that just adds another level of depth to them.
I loved the dysfunctional family relationships. A lot of the time in fiction, families tend to be perfect, always friendly. But rarely is that ever the case in real life and I think Charlotte has depicted that just right. She's not over-egged the pudding, nor has she hidden from it.
It's funny but not over-the-top comedy, there are loving moments but not sickly sweet, and it's awkward but you never feel uncomfortable.
It's fast paced and zooms by. I wondered if it would take a while to get going, to get to know the two women and their dynamics and whatnot, but it's done very cleverly and so well that you're quickly into it, which obviously gives enough time to stretch out the actual swapping days.
I did question how comfortable I would be with the whole deceit thing, whether you could ever trust your partner again after something like this. But then I realised I was thinking too much about it and just enjoyed it for what it was.
I suppose there was one thing that kept bugging me. And I know it's a book, a fictional story, and I should just suspend belief for a few hours, which I did for the most part. But I couldn't stop thinking about how, surely someone would have noticed. It doesn't matter if you look the same, surely if you've been living with the same person for many years, and you have kids, they'd notice something. Because it takes more than just appearance and clothes to become another person. So yes, I accept that I should have just accepted it, which I did for the most part, but I did keep thinking it wouldn't be as easy as this. But that's just me thinking too much.
This is only my second of Charlotte's books and I really enjoyed it. It's a feel-good, uplifting story, but it doesn't go down the trashy, sickly sweet route, and doesn't hide away from more difficult moments. Charlotte has definitely become an author to keep an eye out for.
February 28, 2025
I was a bit unsure going into The Sister Switch—the premise of married sister/s swapping lives made me wonder how the author would handle the complications. But to my surprise, Charlotte Butterfield pulled it off in an engaging and entertaining way!
The story follows Alice and Edie, twin sisters who are wildly different despite sharing a career in morning television. Their on-air clashes are great for ratings, but off-screen, their relationship is very rocky. After a heated argument, they make a bet to secretly switch lives for a week, leading to unexpected chaos, personal revelations, and some much-needed growth.
The book is fast-paced, and stepping into Alice and Edie’s shoes was fun. Their struggles felt real, and both sisters were likable in their own ways. However, the deceit aspect didn’t sit well with me. If I were in their shoes, I’d seriously question my marriage after something like this—trust would be hard to rebuild.
Overall, The Sister Switch was an entertaining read with humor, heart, and an insightful look at family dynamics. While the deception element kept me from fully loving it, it was still an enjoyable story.
The story follows Alice and Edie, twin sisters who are wildly different despite sharing a career in morning television. Their on-air clashes are great for ratings, but off-screen, their relationship is very rocky. After a heated argument, they make a bet to secretly switch lives for a week, leading to unexpected chaos, personal revelations, and some much-needed growth.
The book is fast-paced, and stepping into Alice and Edie’s shoes was fun. Their struggles felt real, and both sisters were likable in their own ways. However, the deceit aspect didn’t sit well with me. If I were in their shoes, I’d seriously question my marriage after something like this—trust would be hard to rebuild.
Overall, The Sister Switch was an entertaining read with humor, heart, and an insightful look at family dynamics. While the deception element kept me from fully loving it, it was still an enjoyable story.
May 2, 2025
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this awesome book
identical twins alice and evie work together and live near each other but their families are worlds apart
but when their job is threatened they each wonder how they can save it.... but as their personalities clash their only hope is one that their mother use to make them do... they would take on each others identity and try and walk in each others shoes
this was a lot as it would mean deceiving their families but surely for the good
what an journey this was.... entertaining moments and some serious moments but an very enjoyable read
will be keeping an eye out for more of this authors books
identical twins alice and evie work together and live near each other but their families are worlds apart
but when their job is threatened they each wonder how they can save it.... but as their personalities clash their only hope is one that their mother use to make them do... they would take on each others identity and try and walk in each others shoes
this was a lot as it would mean deceiving their families but surely for the good
what an journey this was.... entertaining moments and some serious moments but an very enjoyable read
will be keeping an eye out for more of this authors books
March 22, 2025
I am the oldest, with a brother and two stepbrothers!
Growing up as the only girl, l often wondered what it would be like to have a sister and a twin...
Maybe that's why The Sister Switch was such a fun read! It was fast-paced, filled with sibling drama, personal growth, and self-discovery. While I couldn't relate to the sister dynamic, I loved stepping into Alice and Edie's world and watching them navigate it LITTERALLY in each other's shoes.
Growing up as the only girl, l often wondered what it would be like to have a sister and a twin...
Maybe that's why The Sister Switch was such a fun read! It was fast-paced, filled with sibling drama, personal growth, and self-discovery. While I couldn't relate to the sister dynamic, I loved stepping into Alice and Edie's world and watching them navigate it LITTERALLY in each other's shoes.
June 30, 2025
This book was adorable! I love a good story about sisters and even better this was about twins. Keeping up with Alice & Edie's hi jinx had me laughing throughout the book and it was also very sweet to see their twin relationship grow and flourish.
July 8, 2025
a very sweet story about two twin sisters who switch lives to learn to understand each other better
this would never work in real life but it's a super fun idea for a story and worked well as such, I had a really good time listening to this and I thought the narrator did a great job
this would never work in real life but it's a super fun idea for a story and worked well as such, I had a really good time listening to this and I thought the narrator did a great job
April 14, 2025
Such a sweet, fun read! Alice and Edie are identical twins though they couldn’t be more different if they tried. Edie is a proud feminist with a loving partner and two independent daughters. Alice runs her household and spends her day catering to her husband’s and children’s whims. They both appear on a popular weekly morning news segment. Their bickering is what keeps viewers glued to the screen but they take it too far one segment. With their relationship in shambles, they dare each other to switch places for a week to hopefully gain more empathy for one another…
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.
April 7, 2025
This book has a very slow pace, which makes it hard for me to get into it. The writing also felt disjointed and choppy. It’s a story of adult twins who always switched places as kids to help understand the other. However, as adults (with husbands and children) the consequences are much higher. There were definitely funny moments and a little bit of tension, but for me it fell flat it didn’t seem plausible at all.
I always love ARC and NetGalley for allowing me to read their books early and give honest reviews.
I always love ARC and NetGalley for allowing me to read their books early and give honest reviews.
May 11, 2025
Is the premise of adult twins being able to swap lives and nobody noticing a bit far fetched? Yes, absolutely, but it didn’t stop me from really enjoying this book. It makes you realise that you can’t judge someone else’s life because you really don’t know what it’s like behind closed doors. I liked that the sisters were able to change their opinions about each other and learn from their experiences. A good bit of lighthearted fun.
August 3, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’ve not read any of Charlotte Butterfield’s books before but I am now certain this won’t be the last one. Full of humour and heart, and just plain fun, this book held my attention from first page to last, and I found myself completely and utterly lost in the story of twin sisters, Alice and Edie. Well, twins in looks at least In every other aspect of their lives they are chalk and cheese, and it is this very fact upon which they have built their relatively new TV careers, but also the one which could blow it all apart. When one particular disagreement between the two women goes a touch too far they are given an ultimatum by the TV station. Sort themselves out or lose their job. Neither sister wants this, for very different reasons, but they struggle to see how they can overcome such a chasm as the one that has opened up between them. Until they remember how their mother used to make them sort out their differences when they were children. Walk a mile in the other sister’s shoes, and try to see the world from their point of view.
Now that is fine when you are talking about two children, maybe even two teenagers. But what happens when two adult women, both with their own husband/partner and children, agree to trade places? When they bet their TV jobs on being able to fool the other’s family into believing they are their sister? Well, a bit of chaos, mayhem and whole heap of fun for us readers, that is what. I really loved the characters of Edie and Alice, and love how different Charlotte Butterfield has made them. It really is only their looks that marks them out as sisters, and I can get that. Edie is the far more relaxed of the two, leading a far more, how should I phrase this, bohemian(?) lifestyle, living with her partner rather than being married to him, and allowing her children far more latitude that Alice would ever deem appropriate. Alice is more buttoned up. More of a Marie Kondo lifestyle than the suck it and see freestyle of Edie, everything executed and choreographer to the n-th degree for her picture perfect Instagram life.It’s fair to say I relate more to Edie than Alice, but the author’s observation and portrayal of the two is spot on and whilst you might roll your eyes at Alice on more than the odd occasion, you should do so with caution.
The author has portrayed family life perfectly here. The highs and the lows. The contrasting lifestyles serve to exaggerate both the good and bad in each of the women’s existence, and whilst at first glance you might want to be more Edie than Alice, it’s fair to say neither woman has a perfect life. Far from it. There is a vulnerability about each of them, and those serious moments in which this is explored, whilst fewer in number than the scenes that will make you chuckle, do hit home. The poignancy of what the two women are missing out on by living the way they do. And even though you have a sense that their differences are irreparable, there is also an undeniable bond between the two that even the most cutting of insults can’t destroy. I love how the author explores the familial bond, and the ulimate love they have for each other, even if at times they have forgotten what that feels like.
As for how successfully Alice and Edie can pull the wool over their respective families eyes, and what the potential repercussions might be if they are ever found out … Well this plays out brilliantly in the course of the book too. There are a few close moments, some blushes narrowly spared, aided by a liberal use of face masks and cold sore plasters, but these all add to the feel good humour of the book, as well as underpinning some of the frustrating ‘how have you not slapped him yet’ scenes. You’ll spot them when you get there. I flew through the book, laughing along with the sisters and feeling those pangs in the more thoughtful moments that litter the book. It’s kind of a Freaky Friday for an older generation, and a good reminder that no matter what we think we know about a person, what you see on the surface is never their whole story. A fun, humorous, thought provoking story of the bond of sisterhood. Wholeheartedly recommended.
Now that is fine when you are talking about two children, maybe even two teenagers. But what happens when two adult women, both with their own husband/partner and children, agree to trade places? When they bet their TV jobs on being able to fool the other’s family into believing they are their sister? Well, a bit of chaos, mayhem and whole heap of fun for us readers, that is what. I really loved the characters of Edie and Alice, and love how different Charlotte Butterfield has made them. It really is only their looks that marks them out as sisters, and I can get that. Edie is the far more relaxed of the two, leading a far more, how should I phrase this, bohemian(?) lifestyle, living with her partner rather than being married to him, and allowing her children far more latitude that Alice would ever deem appropriate. Alice is more buttoned up. More of a Marie Kondo lifestyle than the suck it and see freestyle of Edie, everything executed and choreographer to the n-th degree for her picture perfect Instagram life.It’s fair to say I relate more to Edie than Alice, but the author’s observation and portrayal of the two is spot on and whilst you might roll your eyes at Alice on more than the odd occasion, you should do so with caution.
The author has portrayed family life perfectly here. The highs and the lows. The contrasting lifestyles serve to exaggerate both the good and bad in each of the women’s existence, and whilst at first glance you might want to be more Edie than Alice, it’s fair to say neither woman has a perfect life. Far from it. There is a vulnerability about each of them, and those serious moments in which this is explored, whilst fewer in number than the scenes that will make you chuckle, do hit home. The poignancy of what the two women are missing out on by living the way they do. And even though you have a sense that their differences are irreparable, there is also an undeniable bond between the two that even the most cutting of insults can’t destroy. I love how the author explores the familial bond, and the ulimate love they have for each other, even if at times they have forgotten what that feels like.
As for how successfully Alice and Edie can pull the wool over their respective families eyes, and what the potential repercussions might be if they are ever found out … Well this plays out brilliantly in the course of the book too. There are a few close moments, some blushes narrowly spared, aided by a liberal use of face masks and cold sore plasters, but these all add to the feel good humour of the book, as well as underpinning some of the frustrating ‘how have you not slapped him yet’ scenes. You’ll spot them when you get there. I flew through the book, laughing along with the sisters and feeling those pangs in the more thoughtful moments that litter the book. It’s kind of a Freaky Friday for an older generation, and a good reminder that no matter what we think we know about a person, what you see on the surface is never their whole story. A fun, humorous, thought provoking story of the bond of sisterhood. Wholeheartedly recommended.
March 20, 2025
Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy! My opinions are all my own.
So, as I'm an identical twin myself, I couldn't NOT request this book when I saw it first existed.
There are many things that people say to twins on a regular basis:
- I'm seeing double!!
- So do you feel it if the other one is in pain?
- It's always been a fantasy of mine... (too gross to type.)
- How do you know who is who? (Well I'm me and she's not... so...?)
- You guys should look exactly the same/You guys should look different! (replace with any aspect of ourselves, 'should' is heard a lot.)
- Any form of "weird" (You're twins?? That's so weird!. You went to the same university? That's so weird! etc.)
- Stand next to each other! (Proceeds to point out our differences/insecurities as if we're not right in front of them... e.g. 'You're chubbier than her', 'You've got that weird red mark there' etc.)
...
(God, I could go on forever)
...
- And the classic: Have you guys ever tried to prank people by swapping places? That would be SO FUNNY.
You know what, we did once. It was incredibly boring.
Spoiler: people confuse the two of you for your entire lives, including your own parents. So when the outcome of taking the time and effort to swap clothes, copy each other's slight difference in voice, and stand taller/shorter respectfully, is simply being called by the other's name instead of your own... it just feels like a regular Wednesday to me.
BUT this review isn't about my life, it's about this book!
I've been where Alice and Edie have been a couple of times, so distant and annoyed at my sister that I worried we wouldn't get through it - honestly the beginning of this book was hard to read it was so close to home. But even when they're at their worst, they still couldn't imagine not having the other in their life, which is so lovely and so like me and my sister.
I also really loved that the set up for the two swapping places was that it used to be what their mum made them do to 'see what it was like from the other perspective and have more empathy'. She seemed like a lovely mum.
All the dynamics between the characters were very well written, even with Danny (who I very much wanted to slap for most of the book) and the kids felt all like real people, even when they weren't really on the page for long and that's a great skill in writing. I found myself aww-ing and tutting out loud when reading, which is rare for me, I'm usually a silent reader, but this book just made me feel so engulfed in the worlds of Alice and Edie that I couldn't help but feel like everything happening was so real.
The only minor thing I suppose I didn't like would be how quickly some of the issues that I think are major get resolved. I mean, some of that must have been to show the difference between Alice's husband and Edie's partner, but even so that slightly bugged me.
But aside from that, this was a really well written true-to-life book about what it's like being a twin and managing to have space for both love and resentment for someone who you are so utterly close to. Give it a read if you've ever been curious about 'what it's like being a twin' (yes, another common question!) and if you just want a heart-warming cosy read.
So, as I'm an identical twin myself, I couldn't NOT request this book when I saw it first existed.
There are many things that people say to twins on a regular basis:
- I'm seeing double!!
- So do you feel it if the other one is in pain?
- It's always been a fantasy of mine... (too gross to type.)
- How do you know who is who? (Well I'm me and she's not... so...?)
- You guys should look exactly the same/You guys should look different! (replace with any aspect of ourselves, 'should' is heard a lot.)
- Any form of "weird" (You're twins?? That's so weird!. You went to the same university? That's so weird! etc.)
- Stand next to each other! (Proceeds to point out our differences/insecurities as if we're not right in front of them... e.g. 'You're chubbier than her', 'You've got that weird red mark there' etc.)
...
(God, I could go on forever)
...
- And the classic: Have you guys ever tried to prank people by swapping places? That would be SO FUNNY.
You know what, we did once. It was incredibly boring.
Spoiler: people confuse the two of you for your entire lives, including your own parents. So when the outcome of taking the time and effort to swap clothes, copy each other's slight difference in voice, and stand taller/shorter respectfully, is simply being called by the other's name instead of your own... it just feels like a regular Wednesday to me.
BUT this review isn't about my life, it's about this book!
I've been where Alice and Edie have been a couple of times, so distant and annoyed at my sister that I worried we wouldn't get through it - honestly the beginning of this book was hard to read it was so close to home. But even when they're at their worst, they still couldn't imagine not having the other in their life, which is so lovely and so like me and my sister.
I also really loved that the set up for the two swapping places was that it used to be what their mum made them do to 'see what it was like from the other perspective and have more empathy'. She seemed like a lovely mum.
All the dynamics between the characters were very well written, even with Danny (who I very much wanted to slap for most of the book) and the kids felt all like real people, even when they weren't really on the page for long and that's a great skill in writing. I found myself aww-ing and tutting out loud when reading, which is rare for me, I'm usually a silent reader, but this book just made me feel so engulfed in the worlds of Alice and Edie that I couldn't help but feel like everything happening was so real.
The only minor thing I suppose I didn't like would be how quickly some of the issues that I think are major get resolved. I mean, some of that must have been to show the difference between Alice's husband and Edie's partner, but even so that slightly bugged me.
But aside from that, this was a really well written true-to-life book about what it's like being a twin and managing to have space for both love and resentment for someone who you are so utterly close to. Give it a read if you've ever been curious about 'what it's like being a twin' (yes, another common question!) and if you just want a heart-warming cosy read.
March 24, 2025
Alice and Edie are identical twins, but far from identical in personality.
Alice, who has a huge instagram following, is basically a trad wife, though she's never quite described as such. Her life is devoted to running a perfect home and making the lives of her husband and children as easy as possible, ensuring none of them have to lift a finger for themselves. In the eyes of husband Danny, who has some frankly prehistoric ideas about gender roles (no son of his is ever setting foot in a kitchen), that's exactly how it should be.
Edie, on the other hand, is far more chaotic and laissez-faire. Her house is a tip and partner Seb and their two daughters can and do fend for themselves, while Edie works all the hours to keep them afloat financially. Her feminist principles are totally at odds with Alice's choice of lifestyle.
Both, of course, are horrified by each other's lives. But who's happier?
When their inability to see eye to eye starts causing more trouble than ever - including during the weekly breakfast TV slot where they're joint agony aunts - drastic measures are called for. They often pretended to be each other as children - why not see what life is like in the other's shoes for a while?
So begins the switch, known only to them.
It was hard to believe that the husbands didn't notice - well, maybe not in Danny's case - he's hardly ever there and barely notices Alice when he is. And kids tend to be pretty self-centred. But the attentive Seb surely wouldn't have been fooled. And identical as they are, there must be differences- hair, etc. It must take more than just switching clothes. But it's fine to suspend disbelief for a while!
This was loads of fun, with lots of awkward situations which highlight the difference between the sisters' lives. I loved the contrast between the two book clubs.
Edie doesn't know whether or not Danny's full name is Daniel, which seems an odd thing to not know about your brother-in-law - surely she was at the wedding? And I did take very mild exception to the portrayal of Fife as the possibly worst place on earth!
Five stars anyway for a super fun read.
Alice, who has a huge instagram following, is basically a trad wife, though she's never quite described as such. Her life is devoted to running a perfect home and making the lives of her husband and children as easy as possible, ensuring none of them have to lift a finger for themselves. In the eyes of husband Danny, who has some frankly prehistoric ideas about gender roles (no son of his is ever setting foot in a kitchen), that's exactly how it should be.
Edie, on the other hand, is far more chaotic and laissez-faire. Her house is a tip and partner Seb and their two daughters can and do fend for themselves, while Edie works all the hours to keep them afloat financially. Her feminist principles are totally at odds with Alice's choice of lifestyle.
Both, of course, are horrified by each other's lives. But who's happier?
When their inability to see eye to eye starts causing more trouble than ever - including during the weekly breakfast TV slot where they're joint agony aunts - drastic measures are called for. They often pretended to be each other as children - why not see what life is like in the other's shoes for a while?
So begins the switch, known only to them.
It was hard to believe that the husbands didn't notice - well, maybe not in Danny's case - he's hardly ever there and barely notices Alice when he is. And kids tend to be pretty self-centred. But the attentive Seb surely wouldn't have been fooled. And identical as they are, there must be differences- hair, etc. It must take more than just switching clothes. But it's fine to suspend disbelief for a while!
This was loads of fun, with lots of awkward situations which highlight the difference between the sisters' lives. I loved the contrast between the two book clubs.
Edie doesn't know whether or not Danny's full name is Daniel, which seems an odd thing to not know about your brother-in-law - surely she was at the wedding? And I did take very mild exception to the portrayal of Fife as the possibly worst place on earth!
Five stars anyway for a super fun read.
March 25, 2025
Okay, so I wasn’t sure about this at first 🤔. I kept mixing up the twins 👯♀️, and I couldn’t keep track of who was who (family-wise) 👨👩👧👦. But once the swap actually happened 🔄, I started enjoying it so much more 😆.
The contrast between their lifestyles and parenting styles was entertaining 🎭. Honestly, I think I’m more on Edie’s side for some things 🤷♀️, but watching them navigate each other’s worlds was so entertaining 😂. The way their families reacted to slight differences in some of their actions was funny 🤣.
Alice’s life, though… 😳 I was fascinated but also kind of horrified 😱. She’s super organized 📅, yet somehow, everything still feels like a mess 🫠. Her husband and kids act so entitled 🙄 (but I guess that's how they were taught to be) 🏡, and it’s wild how dependent they are on her and their strict routine 😬. It was refreshing to see both sisters struggle 💥 but in completely different ways—it really showed the different ways people can be overwhelmed by life 😩.
I loved that both families learned something from the switch 🔄, even if they didn’t realize it ✨. Edie and Alice brought chaos 🌪️ into each other’s lives, but also uplifted each other’s families 💖. That being said… HOW did they get away with this for how many days?? 🤨 No one noticed (with an exception)?? 👀 And does Alice not miss her kids? 🧒 Like, I get that she’s finding happiness 😌, freedom 🌿, and even “love” (in a way) 💕 during this, but it’s weird how she doesn’t seem desperate to go back 🤔. I do think she was a little selfish toward Edie, who just wanted her normal life back 😕.
The one thing that really bugged me was the lack of closure with Alice and Danny 😤. The time skip ⏩ made it feel rushed 🏃♀️, and I wanted to see how things actually played out 👀, especially for Alice and the kids 🏡. Does Seb not know his wife's body? 🧐 Obviously, Alice and Edie have slightly different body types 🏋️♀️ yet Seb didn't notice 😳. I would have expected a comment (not negative) to be made, but there wasn’t 😶. Also, there’s a certain wedding I really wanted to see 💍, but I won’t spoil who 🤭.
Thanks Netgalley and the author for the ARC👏🏽❤️🩹🐇
The contrast between their lifestyles and parenting styles was entertaining 🎭. Honestly, I think I’m more on Edie’s side for some things 🤷♀️, but watching them navigate each other’s worlds was so entertaining 😂. The way their families reacted to slight differences in some of their actions was funny 🤣.
Alice’s life, though… 😳 I was fascinated but also kind of horrified 😱. She’s super organized 📅, yet somehow, everything still feels like a mess 🫠. Her husband and kids act so entitled 🙄 (but I guess that's how they were taught to be) 🏡, and it’s wild how dependent they are on her and their strict routine 😬. It was refreshing to see both sisters struggle 💥 but in completely different ways—it really showed the different ways people can be overwhelmed by life 😩.
I loved that both families learned something from the switch 🔄, even if they didn’t realize it ✨. Edie and Alice brought chaos 🌪️ into each other’s lives, but also uplifted each other’s families 💖. That being said… HOW did they get away with this for how many days?? 🤨 No one noticed (with an exception)?? 👀 And does Alice not miss her kids? 🧒 Like, I get that she’s finding happiness 😌, freedom 🌿, and even “love” (in a way) 💕 during this, but it’s weird how she doesn’t seem desperate to go back 🤔. I do think she was a little selfish toward Edie, who just wanted her normal life back 😕.
The one thing that really bugged me was the lack of closure with Alice and Danny 😤. The time skip ⏩ made it feel rushed 🏃♀️, and I wanted to see how things actually played out 👀, especially for Alice and the kids 🏡. Does Seb not know his wife's body? 🧐 Obviously, Alice and Edie have slightly different body types 🏋️♀️ yet Seb didn't notice 😳. I would have expected a comment (not negative) to be made, but there wasn’t 😶. Also, there’s a certain wedding I really wanted to see 💍, but I won’t spoil who 🤭.
Thanks Netgalley and the author for the ARC👏🏽❤️🩹🐇
March 1, 2025
Having read and enjoyed Charlotte’s previous story The Second Chance, I had high hopes for this new book and what a treat it is. I’m often dubious of the words ‘hilarious and uplifting’ having read books before waiting for the said hilarious and uplifting parts only to end the book disappointed, but I really did find this story both hilarious and indeed, uplifting.
We meet identical twins Alice and Edie who have a weekly TV slot as ‘agony aunts’ on a morning show which viewers enjoy because of their constant bickering with opposite points of view. One morning after a particularly heated debate they find their jobs at risk and decide the only way to make a truce is to swap lives as a bet that the other couldn’t live in their shoes without being found out. Although identical in looks it becomes very apparent that they have almost exact opposite home lives and so starts a challenging and very funny journey.
I found many laugh out loud moments in this book, especially from quick witted Edie who is the seemingly laid back funny twin compared with Alice who is uptight and stressed. But as in real life, once you get past the surface that everyone else sees, you get the depth of the real person which shows the strengths and weaknesses that they harbour deep down. There are sad parts in the book as well as the funny parts which make this very relatable and appropriate to everyone. Very well written, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and found all characters interesting, including the children whose challenges were also captured well, especially the change they highlighted in their moods in Alice’s family when they were in the presence of their father Danny compared to when he was out. Really thought provoking in my opinion, even if a little sad! It may be a little far fetched to think they wouldn’t get found out straight away by their own partners (or at least Seb) but put that aside and just enjoy this real cracker of a book.
Highly recommended and big thanks to Jessie Whitehead at Avon and NetGalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
We meet identical twins Alice and Edie who have a weekly TV slot as ‘agony aunts’ on a morning show which viewers enjoy because of their constant bickering with opposite points of view. One morning after a particularly heated debate they find their jobs at risk and decide the only way to make a truce is to swap lives as a bet that the other couldn’t live in their shoes without being found out. Although identical in looks it becomes very apparent that they have almost exact opposite home lives and so starts a challenging and very funny journey.
I found many laugh out loud moments in this book, especially from quick witted Edie who is the seemingly laid back funny twin compared with Alice who is uptight and stressed. But as in real life, once you get past the surface that everyone else sees, you get the depth of the real person which shows the strengths and weaknesses that they harbour deep down. There are sad parts in the book as well as the funny parts which make this very relatable and appropriate to everyone. Very well written, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and found all characters interesting, including the children whose challenges were also captured well, especially the change they highlighted in their moods in Alice’s family when they were in the presence of their father Danny compared to when he was out. Really thought provoking in my opinion, even if a little sad! It may be a little far fetched to think they wouldn’t get found out straight away by their own partners (or at least Seb) but put that aside and just enjoy this real cracker of a book.
Highly recommended and big thanks to Jessie Whitehead at Avon and NetGalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
October 16, 2025
The twins, Alice and Edie, are so lucky to have each other!
They have a tough, loving relationship that causes friction in how they view life. The whole story is a great lesson about not judging others when you don't fully understand what they are going through.
Plot Summary
Alice and Edie are twin sisters who argue whenever they see each other. To truly understand the other's life, they decide to swap places and live like their twin for two weeks!
General Thoughts
Character Development: The author did a great job with the twins. Their storylines are developed on purpose to highlight the exact moment where the sisters stopped understanding each other. Their families are like mirrors reflecting their personalities and beliefs. I did notice that the author contrasts the twins' partners, Danny and Seb, based on their upbringings. However, Alice and Edie have a huge impact on how their partners developed over time. For example, Alice waits on Danny, giving him a false sense of control over their family, while Edie actively supports Seb, making him feel loved no matter what. I wish the twins had discussed this to get a complete picture of the other's life.
Pacing: The pacing is decent, moving at a medium speed with alternating points of view that help explain each sister's choices.
Tropes: Since this book is more of a women's fiction/chicklit story, it uses fun ideas like mistaken identity, a second chance at life, and fake relationships as they switch families.
Setting: The sisters' houses are great illustrations of not just their personalities, but also their beliefs and insecurities. For instance, Alice's house is shown as spotless and perfect, just like how tightly wound Alice is about being the perfect wife, mother, and housekeeper. A messy kitchen would be Alice's nightmare because she worries it means her husband might think he doesn't need her.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is especially good for women going through a quarter-life or mid-life crisis.
They have a tough, loving relationship that causes friction in how they view life. The whole story is a great lesson about not judging others when you don't fully understand what they are going through.
Plot Summary
Alice and Edie are twin sisters who argue whenever they see each other. To truly understand the other's life, they decide to swap places and live like their twin for two weeks!
General Thoughts
Character Development: The author did a great job with the twins. Their storylines are developed on purpose to highlight the exact moment where the sisters stopped understanding each other. Their families are like mirrors reflecting their personalities and beliefs. I did notice that the author contrasts the twins' partners, Danny and Seb, based on their upbringings. However, Alice and Edie have a huge impact on how their partners developed over time. For example, Alice waits on Danny, giving him a false sense of control over their family, while Edie actively supports Seb, making him feel loved no matter what. I wish the twins had discussed this to get a complete picture of the other's life.
Pacing: The pacing is decent, moving at a medium speed with alternating points of view that help explain each sister's choices.
Tropes: Since this book is more of a women's fiction/chicklit story, it uses fun ideas like mistaken identity, a second chance at life, and fake relationships as they switch families.
Setting: The sisters' houses are great illustrations of not just their personalities, but also their beliefs and insecurities. For instance, Alice's house is shown as spotless and perfect, just like how tightly wound Alice is about being the perfect wife, mother, and housekeeper. A messy kitchen would be Alice's nightmare because she worries it means her husband might think he doesn't need her.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is especially good for women going through a quarter-life or mid-life crisis.
March 25, 2025
✨4 stars✨
Despite being identical twin sisters, Alice and Edie couldn't be more different which results in constant bickering so much so that their dad levels them an ultimatum. As a result, they decide to swap places in an attempt to see life from the other's perspective.
This was such an enjoyable read! Edie was definitely my favourite character and there were times where her actions made me laugh out loud. Her partner Seb was adorable especially in comparison to Alice's husband! I honestly felt sorry for Alice, especially as it becomes more apparent how much her family relies on her, not only her three children but also her husband Danny who honestly acts more like a fourth child than an adult and a supposed equal in the relationship.
At first, I thought the author was setting up to give Danny a redemption arc indicating that he realised his behaviour wasn't acceptable, yet this wasn't the case. I would have preferred if we would have seen Alice confronting Danny and his behaviour although it is alluded to that she has left him in the time jump at the end. I just would have liked to see that interaction. One other thing I would have preferred is if the switch was finished earlier in the book so that we had more time to explore the consequences of it because I thought the book ended a bit abruptly and felt slightly rushed.
However, I really enjoyed the way both sisters were able to emphasise with each other by the end of the story, but also the bickering at the beginning felt authentic especially as someone with two sisters!
If you ever watched and enjoyed the TV show Wife Swap then this would be a fun book for you, also if you liked The Parent Trap and honestly Freaky Friday then I would recommend this book.
I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Despite being identical twin sisters, Alice and Edie couldn't be more different which results in constant bickering so much so that their dad levels them an ultimatum. As a result, they decide to swap places in an attempt to see life from the other's perspective.
This was such an enjoyable read! Edie was definitely my favourite character and there were times where her actions made me laugh out loud. Her partner Seb was adorable especially in comparison to Alice's husband! I honestly felt sorry for Alice, especially as it becomes more apparent how much her family relies on her, not only her three children but also her husband Danny who honestly acts more like a fourth child than an adult and a supposed equal in the relationship.
At first, I thought the author was setting up to give Danny a redemption arc indicating that he realised his behaviour wasn't acceptable, yet this wasn't the case. I would have preferred if we would have seen Alice confronting Danny and his behaviour although it is alluded to that she has left him in the time jump at the end. I just would have liked to see that interaction. One other thing I would have preferred is if the switch was finished earlier in the book so that we had more time to explore the consequences of it because I thought the book ended a bit abruptly and felt slightly rushed.
However, I really enjoyed the way both sisters were able to emphasise with each other by the end of the story, but also the bickering at the beginning felt authentic especially as someone with two sisters!
If you ever watched and enjoyed the TV show Wife Swap then this would be a fun book for you, also if you liked The Parent Trap and honestly Freaky Friday then I would recommend this book.
I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
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April 10, 2025
This was a light, cute read with “The Parent Trap” vibes because of twin sisters Edie and Alice. They weren’t trying to get their parents back together but they were trying to get to a better place of understanding between each other. Though identical twins, the two differed greatly in terms of everything but looks. Alice is more of a polished housewife (on the surface) and Edie live a bit more chaotic life. After the pair almost loses their segment on TV because of live sister blowout, they decide to switch places in an attempt to save their jobs and relationship.
I thought this was so cute & fun, especially because my mom is also a twin sister! Sibling relationships (or any relationship) can be complicated and you truly never know what someone else is going through unless you actually walk in their shoes. Since Alice and Edie did just that, they both learned so much about the other and it was beautiful to watch unfold on the pages. The overall lesson of this book really spoke to me and I think is very relevant to a lot of relationships. I liked each twin for their different quirks and getting to know them/their differences kept me interested throughout. However, I did find it to be a little repetitive and also not super dynamic which is why I ultimately landed at 3 stars. The character development was definitely there but there were some things I wish the author spent more time on (life after the switch) and some I wish they spent less time on (the James side story, the holiday in the beginning).
Overall, this was a good not great read. There’s very little romance so if that’s what you’re looking for you won’t find it here. You will find a fun storyline about twin sisters working to better themselves and their relationship though! Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this eARC :)
I thought this was so cute & fun, especially because my mom is also a twin sister! Sibling relationships (or any relationship) can be complicated and you truly never know what someone else is going through unless you actually walk in their shoes. Since Alice and Edie did just that, they both learned so much about the other and it was beautiful to watch unfold on the pages. The overall lesson of this book really spoke to me and I think is very relevant to a lot of relationships. I liked each twin for their different quirks and getting to know them/their differences kept me interested throughout. However, I did find it to be a little repetitive and also not super dynamic which is why I ultimately landed at 3 stars. The character development was definitely there but there were some things I wish the author spent more time on (life after the switch) and some I wish they spent less time on (the James side story, the holiday in the beginning).
Overall, this was a good not great read. There’s very little romance so if that’s what you’re looking for you won’t find it here. You will find a fun storyline about twin sisters working to better themselves and their relationship though! Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this eARC :)
April 13, 2025
Thank you to Avon Books UK for the ARC copy of The Sister Switch via NetGalley.
When I seen the title of this book I immediately went and read the description and just knew I had to read this one.
A set of twins swapping lives to spend some time in the other’s shoes, to see how each other’s lives work…yes that had me very intrigued and it captured my attention from the very first page.
Edie and Alice may be identical twins but they couldn’t be more different. Edie is loving life, she’s may have money issues but she has the most wonderful man and kids and loves her job. Alice is set in her ways, she likes things to be prim and proper. Her house, her job, her family, social media, everything. She likes it all a certain way and doesn’t understand how her twin could possibly live any other way.
When a disagreement ends with a swap suggestion the twins decide to do it. To live in each other’s shoes for at least a week to better understand each other. What could possibly go wrong, right?
The back and forth between the two and the constant bickering is REAL coming from a girl with 5 sisters, I KNOW. None of us truly understand the other so this story was really felt. Stepping into Alice and Edie’s shoes has been so much fun, getting to know their likes and dislikes, their family and all the little things they enjoy has been lovely.
Charlotte Butterfield gave us a beautiful story full of family dynamics. With strong fierce women and lovely side characters. This is my first read from this author but it definitely won’t be my last. The writing style was great and flowed so easily. I loved these sisters, very much so.
The Sister Switch was a fun and heartwarming read. A read that kept me hooked from beginning to end.
When I seen the title of this book I immediately went and read the description and just knew I had to read this one.
A set of twins swapping lives to spend some time in the other’s shoes, to see how each other’s lives work…yes that had me very intrigued and it captured my attention from the very first page.
Edie and Alice may be identical twins but they couldn’t be more different. Edie is loving life, she’s may have money issues but she has the most wonderful man and kids and loves her job. Alice is set in her ways, she likes things to be prim and proper. Her house, her job, her family, social media, everything. She likes it all a certain way and doesn’t understand how her twin could possibly live any other way.
When a disagreement ends with a swap suggestion the twins decide to do it. To live in each other’s shoes for at least a week to better understand each other. What could possibly go wrong, right?
The back and forth between the two and the constant bickering is REAL coming from a girl with 5 sisters, I KNOW. None of us truly understand the other so this story was really felt. Stepping into Alice and Edie’s shoes has been so much fun, getting to know their likes and dislikes, their family and all the little things they enjoy has been lovely.
Charlotte Butterfield gave us a beautiful story full of family dynamics. With strong fierce women and lovely side characters. This is my first read from this author but it definitely won’t be my last. The writing style was great and flowed so easily. I loved these sisters, very much so.
The Sister Switch was a fun and heartwarming read. A read that kept me hooked from beginning to end.
April 27, 2025
Morning TV’s favourite twin sisters, Alice and Edie, may share the screen, but that’s where their similarities end. Their viewpoints are far from identical, & whilst their on-air clashes keep viewers hooked, off-camera, their relationship is far from picture-perfect. After a heated argument on live television threatens their jobs, the fiery duo make a bet: neither could last a week in the other’s shoes, so determined to prove each other wrong, they secretly swap lives — without telling a soul. What starts as a battle of wills quickly spirals into chaos, as each sister discovers that the other's life is far more complicated than it seems. But will their relationship survive?
From the moment I read that this title would appeal to fans of Cecelia Ahern & David Nicholls I was hooked in, & am very pleased to say it lived up to expectations!
I loved the writing style from this author, I was instantly drawn to the two sisters, two very opposite characters, and the view from each one’s perspective perfectly described, making you feel like you’d known them for years.
Being of a similar age to the sisters there were some nostalgic elements I enjoyed & one my favourite parts was the comparison of the two very different book clubs attended by the sisters - I would definitely want to join Edie’s!🤭
The story is well told & whilst some elements are potentially a little unbelievable (I didn’t quite grasp that Seb wouldn’t have clicked when the swap happened), I loved how the story progresses, with the realisation of some very important factors in their lives (thank god you realised Alice!) making this a beautiful, heartwarming read.
From the moment I read that this title would appeal to fans of Cecelia Ahern & David Nicholls I was hooked in, & am very pleased to say it lived up to expectations!
I loved the writing style from this author, I was instantly drawn to the two sisters, two very opposite characters, and the view from each one’s perspective perfectly described, making you feel like you’d known them for years.
Being of a similar age to the sisters there were some nostalgic elements I enjoyed & one my favourite parts was the comparison of the two very different book clubs attended by the sisters - I would definitely want to join Edie’s!🤭
The story is well told & whilst some elements are potentially a little unbelievable (I didn’t quite grasp that Seb wouldn’t have clicked when the swap happened), I loved how the story progresses, with the realisation of some very important factors in their lives (thank god you realised Alice!) making this a beautiful, heartwarming read.
July 8, 2025
The Sister Switch follows identical twin sisters, Alice and Edie, who, outside of their appearance, are polar opposites. The pair bicker, A LOT, and it begins to bleed into their work. After a heated argument on live TV, they make a bet and put themselves in each other’s shoes (quite literally) to see who can last the longest at pretending to be the other. Inevitably, the sisters end up learning a lot about each other by experiencing their lives and living with each other’s families.
I will say, The Sister Switch is not something I’d usually pick up, but I did really enjoy it! The premise is amazing, and as someone who loved The Parent Trap growing up, I was hooked from page one.
The sisters end up ‘helping’ each other (more like meddling), which makes for some really funny and strong moments in the story. Both of the sisters experience personal growth throughout the story, and I really loved that.
The writing flowed really well, and the story is very engaging, and it keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
Honestly, it’s a really funny and thoughtful read. It highlights that you should not judge others, because you don’t really know what goes on behind closed doors and that sometimes, you should try and look at things from different perspectives. It also focuses on the experiences of women and the expectations that can be placed on women, too.
I’d recommend it if you liked The Parent Trap, but want to see what would happen if adult twins switched lives instead (and the chaos that ensues)!
I will say, The Sister Switch is not something I’d usually pick up, but I did really enjoy it! The premise is amazing, and as someone who loved The Parent Trap growing up, I was hooked from page one.
The sisters end up ‘helping’ each other (more like meddling), which makes for some really funny and strong moments in the story. Both of the sisters experience personal growth throughout the story, and I really loved that.
The writing flowed really well, and the story is very engaging, and it keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
Honestly, it’s a really funny and thoughtful read. It highlights that you should not judge others, because you don’t really know what goes on behind closed doors and that sometimes, you should try and look at things from different perspectives. It also focuses on the experiences of women and the expectations that can be placed on women, too.
I’d recommend it if you liked The Parent Trap, but want to see what would happen if adult twins switched lives instead (and the chaos that ensues)!
May 15, 2025
As a huge fan of ‘The Parent Trap’, I just had to pick up ‘The Sister Switch’. This was my first time reading Charlotte Butterfield, and she did not disappoint. The book was equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, a definite must-read if you have a sister.
Sometimes, you really do need to step into someone else’s shoes to understand what they go through daily. Twins Edie and Alice took that idea very literally. What started as a fun and lighthearted story gradually unfolded into something deeper, exploring the sisters’ personal struggles, the way their family treats them differently, and the complicated feelings of love (or lack thereof). By the end, it turned into an unexpectedly emotional read.
Both sisters went through fantastic character development, truly learning how much they loved each other as they literally lived each other's lives. With a little help from some brilliant side characters (looking at you, Kenneth and Seb, not you, Danny. We hate you, Danny), they both came to realise the love and respect they truly deserve, and what really needs to be put first in order to be happy.
This was a fabulous book about family dynamics, empathy, and love. I'm so glad I read it.
Thank you to Avon Books for providing me with a copy!
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Sometimes, you really do need to step into someone else’s shoes to understand what they go through daily. Twins Edie and Alice took that idea very literally. What started as a fun and lighthearted story gradually unfolded into something deeper, exploring the sisters’ personal struggles, the way their family treats them differently, and the complicated feelings of love (or lack thereof). By the end, it turned into an unexpectedly emotional read.
Both sisters went through fantastic character development, truly learning how much they loved each other as they literally lived each other's lives. With a little help from some brilliant side characters (looking at you, Kenneth and Seb, not you, Danny. We hate you, Danny), they both came to realise the love and respect they truly deserve, and what really needs to be put first in order to be happy.
This was a fabulous book about family dynamics, empathy, and love. I'm so glad I read it.
Thank you to Avon Books for providing me with a copy!
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July 21, 2025
In this funny novel about morning TV hosts and twin sisters Alice and Edie, readers discover their many, many similarities and complicated relationships with each other and their families. After arguing on live TV, the two women make a bet that the other could not survive a week living as the other, so they take each other’s places on the fly. From work situations to their marriages and family dynamics, their bet soon becomes a way to help the other out and move forward as happier people and sisters with a better relationship. Grounded in reality, the alternating perspectives really highlight the sisters’ differences, and their two lives are totally different, which helps keep the storylines straight. Their evolving relationships with each other and their respective families do a great job building out their characters, and their different interests further help the story progress. With great characters and a fantastic storyline, readers will love this entertaining novel about sisters and literally following in someone else’s footsteps. The emotional throughline is really strong and will resonate with readers trying to find out where they fit in the world and in their relationships, and the realistic elements and setting really pull readers into this funny, heartwarming, and realistic story.
Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Avon for the advance copy.
Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Avon for the advance copy.
April 16, 2025
I loved this! Both main characters were easy to identify with, and I loved that they were twins, yet so different.
After I got over my own initial disappointment that there was no freaky Friday magic involved, I really got absorbed into the story. Alice is so easily identifiable, I recognised traits in myself, I could totally understand where she was coming from, and how over the years she had come to believe that she really was invisible and only there to serve. It was nice to see her switch with her sister and get a different taste of life, it was not only eye opening for Alice but for me too.
Edie thought her sister had it all, and loved to be super organised and in control, but during the swap she saw just how wrong she was, she saw her sister who was drowning and needed help. She also saw just how great her life was and how working all hours was meaning she was missing out on time with her girls and Seb. I loved her and Sebs relationship ( even though we get to see most of it while it’s Alice pretending to be Edie) they share so much, there is strong and pure, it helps Alice see just how little love she has in her life.
I loved this so much, especially when it’s only their dad who notices that they’ve switched, and he just happily goes along with it! Rock and roll dad!!
After I got over my own initial disappointment that there was no freaky Friday magic involved, I really got absorbed into the story. Alice is so easily identifiable, I recognised traits in myself, I could totally understand where she was coming from, and how over the years she had come to believe that she really was invisible and only there to serve. It was nice to see her switch with her sister and get a different taste of life, it was not only eye opening for Alice but for me too.
Edie thought her sister had it all, and loved to be super organised and in control, but during the swap she saw just how wrong she was, she saw her sister who was drowning and needed help. She also saw just how great her life was and how working all hours was meaning she was missing out on time with her girls and Seb. I loved her and Sebs relationship ( even though we get to see most of it while it’s Alice pretending to be Edie) they share so much, there is strong and pure, it helps Alice see just how little love she has in her life.
I loved this so much, especially when it’s only their dad who notices that they’ve switched, and he just happily goes along with it! Rock and roll dad!!
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