When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn't until eleven years later that Wendy finds out her mother might've been telling the truth. With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - and it's one she's not sure if she wants to be a part of.
My Review:
Switched by Amanda HockingMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book had some nice highs and some very disappointing lows. Some of the writing was very creative and charming. Most of it reminded you of too many other stories. The author's main flaw is that she didn't take the time to make you fall in love with Wendy. The character was extremely underdeveloped. You came to fall in love with Finn and Tove and Rhys so much more. The author does a lovely job of making you want to know more about every character except Wendy. And because of this, you have no care for what happens to Wendy. Creating a book with a main character that nobody cares about is a tragic mistake. It seems to have worked out this time for Amanda Hocking. She has become very wealthy off of this series. I can't really believe it though. Even young-adults who are targeted by this book should realize that it is raw and underdeveloped. They have enough well written literature in their genre to recognize when something needs editing. I can only hope that as the books progress, Hocking will take a moment to introduce Wendy to us as more than just a pretty girl/troll. I think it could make all the difference in the quality of the story.
My other issue with the book was the ending. I thought the book moved by really quickly. The climax came out of nowhere and was over before you realized that it had started. Immediately following the whip-lash climax, the book ends. It is just that simple. There is no indication that there is more to the story. You would never guess that there were more books in this series. You are unfulfilled and disappointed by the ending. We are all taught that when writing, the conclusion is just as important as the introduction. This book wasn't written with that skill. I can only hope for Hocking to develop as a writer as the series continues. She has good ideas, she needs guidance.
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