Edie and Alice are twins and pretty much identical in looks. But their personalities and lives couldn't be any more different. When their jobs as agony aunts on a TV show are threatened because the pair keep bickering, they decide to switch lives and walk in each other's shoes.

I loved this one from the very beginning, I just didn't want to put it down. I binged the first half in one sitting. This definitely gave "Parent Trap" as adults sort of vibes and it was very entertaining.

I loved Edie from the start and was rooting for her, and once the story progressed and we saw a lot more of Alice's back story I found myself warming to her too.

The book was very funny, but also touched on some tougher issues for sure, neither twin had the easy life the other believed. It was heartwarming, fun, and a super enjoyable read. I definitely recommend this one.

loved the idea! beauty of sisterhood!!! it was cool to see how polar opposite they both were. but love and family always wins at the end

Twins who have grown apart swap lives for a week to walk in each other's shoes. They find out more than they bargained for and change each other's lives in the process.

This was a very moving story about how people can fall apart, and then come back together. How even twins can lose their way from one another, and lose sight of the love they share between them.

The characters were well rounded, lovable, and realistic.

A huge thanks to Avon Books UK for my complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are mine.

This was an interesting read that made me think of the Parent Trap but for adults. The book follows twin sisters who after one heated argument conclude that neither one of them can last a day as the other . Do note I used the word day loosely. What follows is a journey of self discovery ,respect and healing. It was a well written and witty read.

Rounded up from 4.5⭐️

This was such a fun book! As a huge fan of the Parent Trap and Freaky Friday, I had a feeling I was going to love this and I was right.

I loved going into the lives of both sisters and how opposite they were. I have to say I definitely related more to Edie's chaotic nature than Alice's pristine house. There were some really funny moments and I loved watched them both try on each other's lives.

I also enjoyed how it went deeper than just a surface level swap, showing some issues in both families. While at some points the messages did feel a bit too obvious, it still highlighted some important issues with male and female roles.

Would definitely recommend this one!!

I really loved this book and it reminded me so much of a grown up version of The Parent Trap! The storyline was really fun, good to follow and was relatable at points within the story. The dual perspective worked really well, as it gave us better insight into each of the sisters and the updates within their switched lives.
Alice & Edie were such opposites of one another, but it was so nice to see the development for each of them and their relationship also. After the swap, the story ended for each of them how I wanted it to and it really made me smile.
The story had some real emotion and important topics along the way, but this was also broken up with humour and I found myself laughing along throughout!
The writing style was so easy to follow and I immediately became invested in the goings on with Alice & Edie and I really enjoyed the journey they went on together.

The Sister Switch is a heartfelt journey between two twins who learn more about each other and discover the parts of themselves that have been neglected for too long. In the early pages of this book, I had doubts that I was going to enjoy it. I found Alice's character to be incredibly irritating and didn't feel that I would root for her at all. Boy, was I wrong! Once I reached "the switch," the book had me hooked. I quickly began to sympathize with Alice and realized that there was a much bigger "villain" that had a major role to play in Alice's earlier behavior. I also loved the character of Edie. I found her to be fun, relatable, and always enjoyed reading her perspectives. I would highly recommend this book! Although I felt as if it starts off a bit slow, once "the switch" happened, it was packed with drama and fun. I was very pleased with the ending as well and felt that both characters had the perfect amount of growth and self-realization through the story.

This was sooo good! Twin sisters who are complete opposites of each other switch places with the attitude that the other wouldn't last! what ensues is pure chaos and to be honest it is the most entertaining book i have read in a long time

Highly recommend

This book introduces us to Alice and Edie, twin sisters in looks only! Their personalities are so different and they struggling to even understand each other. Their arguments were typical sister arguments and I really liked reading how their opinions of each other changed when they swapped. It brought a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘walk a day in my shoes!’ Plenty of laughs, POVs from both Alice and Edie and characters you start to really like! I found the character development fantastic and I really started to want the best for them both.

The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield was such a heartwarming, hilarious, and unexpectedly touching read—I absolutely devoured it. As someone who loves books about complicated family dynamics, personal growth, and a good dose of chaos-driven humor, this one hit all the right notes.

The story follows two sisters with completely different lives who decide to swap places—and what starts off as a fun, Freaky Friday-style premise quickly turns into a thoughtful, emotional exploration of identity, fulfillment, and the bonds that tie us to the people we love (even when they drive us a little crazy).

Butterfield’s writing is sharp, witty, and full of heart. I laughed out loud more than once, but there were also moments that genuinely made me pause and reflect. Both sisters felt fully developed, with strengths, flaws, and inner worlds that made me root for them as individuals and as siblings. Watching them walk in each other’s shoes—and learn from it—was both entertaining and deeply satisfying.

This book reminded me why I love women’s fiction: it’s funny, relatable, and sneakily profound. If you enjoy stories about sisterhood, second chances, and rediscovering what truly makes you happy, I can’t recommend The Sister Switch enough.

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

this book is a lighthearted yet thought-provoking story about two sisters, Alice and Edie, who are TV personalities and polar opposites. When an on-air argument puts their careers at risk, they make a bet: neither of them could survive a week living the other’s life. As they secretly swap places, what begins as a playful competition soon becomes a revelation. Both sisters are forced to confront the complexities of each other’s worlds—whether it’s work drama, family issues, or marital struggles. As their rivalry shifts into a deeper understanding of each other, they discover that sometimes walking in someone else's shoes can change not only their perspective but their life for the better.

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!

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.

I really enjoyed this book and I believe this author has a talent for making the characters feel like real people, only short of 5 stars because it didn't give me a five star feeling

Edie and Alice are identical twins with very different outlooks on life. Edie is very bohemian in her outlook and Alice is quite buttoned up and outwardly the perfect mother and housewife.
When they have a blazing row on live television and after the intervention of their father, they decide to secretly swap lives. Edie must put up with Alice's overbearing misogynist husband and Alice with the carefree household that Edie shares with her partner and their children.
As the swap progresses, they both realise that there are things in their lives that could be changed. But when big decisions have to be made, can they be in the right place at the right time?
A fun book but with a serious undertone.

The swap situation is definitely interesting but realistically would not fool anyone lol but that’s what makes it fun to read I guess! And with my whole chest: FUCK DANNY! Jesus Christ.

Review also posted on goodreads!

A funny and light-hearted read which I thoroughly enjoyed. A life switch between two twin sisters who are so different in characters but look the same. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and didn't want to finish it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Twins Alice and Edie may share a face as well as a seat on the top morning show but that's where the similarities end. Each sister has her own unique voice and most importantly opinion!

But when these differing opinions cause an all out on air fight, the duo are forced to try and save their jobs by spending a week in each other's shoes.

What follows is a medley of mishaps and misunderstandings as the sisters discover that the other half lives isn't always better.

A funny, laugh out loud romp

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.

The Sister Switch by Charlotte Butterfield was just the book I needed to read. It tells us about twin sisters Alice and Edie and how they decided to secretly swap lives. They wanted the other to prove to the other twin that their life was not what they thought it was. The author did a great job of making me feel like I was right there with the twins during the whole book.
I don’t have a twin, but I have to say that this book made me think about what it would be like to have a twin sister. This book was so much fun to read, and I know that there are a lot of twins out there who are going to relate to this story.
Thank you NetGalley, Charlotte Butterfield and Avon Books UK for the copy of The Sister Switch. This is my personal review.