Novel of the week (Switched by Amanda Hocking)

Novel Info:
“Switched” is the story of Wendy Everly, who discovers at 17 that she is actually a troll (or a “Trylle,” per Hocking’s nomenclature), thus proving correct her mother’s longtime assertion that she is a changeling. Exchanged with a human baby as an infant, attacked and nearly killed by a mother who recognizes her for what she is, Wendy is raised by a foster family until she is recalled by Finn, a kind of ambassador of the troll community, known as a “tracker.”

What if your entire world was built on a lie? Wendy Everly knew she was different the day her mother tried to kill her and accused her of having been switched at birth. Although certain she’s not the monster her mother claims she is – she does feel that she doesn’t quite fit in… She’s bored and frustrated by her small town life – and then there’s the secret that she can’t tell anyone. Her mysterious ability – she can influence people’s decisions, without knowing how, or why…

When the intense and darkly handsome newcomer Finn suddenly turns up at her bedroom window one night – her world is turned upside down. He holds the key to her past, the answers to her strange powers and is the doorway to a place she never imagined could exist. Förening, the home of the Trylle. Finally everything makes sense. Among the Trylle, Wendy is not just different, but special. But what marks her out as chosen for greatness in this world also places her in grave danger. With everything around her changing, Finn is the only person she can trust. But dark forces are conspiring – not only to separate them, but to see the downfall everything that Wendy cares about. The fate of Förening rests in Wendy’s hands, and the decisions she and Finn make could change all their lives forever…


Novel review:
Based on the novel above, the main character, Wendy did not know what was going on until recently, she still took advantage of her brother Matt and her aunt Maggie. She stated it herself. They did nothing but give for her so that she could live a normal, happy life. She did nothing but be a stubborn, selfish brat. 

Kim and her family were the true victims, simple because they were a wealthy family and that was exactly what Elora had wanted. If I was Wendy and had found out the reasons for the changeling, especially what happened in her case, I would have switched sides. There is no way I would have stood up for people who did that. 

The interesting part is the conflict relationship between Finn amd Wendy and Finn. Even though Wendy has the feelings towards Finn, but Finn didn't show up his feelings. But Wendy he has all these gooey feelings for him. Besides that, he even told her to her face that he didn't want her to feel that way which is why he insulted her at the dance. He was just doing his job. During the climax if the story, Finn finally showed up his feelings towards Wendy. This is proven when he admitted to Wendy that he was feeling jealous when she held Rhys' hand and always being closed to him. 

Finn is quite a obedient person to the queen which is Wendy's mother, Elora. Even though he likes Wendy, but he didn't tell Wendy because he respects Elora. When the queen ordered Finn to leave Wendy, he didn't argue with her instead did what as she said. He did that because he loves Wendy and he had to leave her due to some reasons which was against the Tyrelle's laws. Even though he left Wendy, but at the end of the story, Finn saved Wendy from the Vittra that trying to kidnap her. He explained to Wendy that, he didn't leave her, but he was watching her. 

Willa and Tove helped Wendy a lot too. Even though she didn't like them at first but she managed to get along with her soon. Tony also taught Wendy how to control her power which Willa i a understanding person who always supports her. Even though they understood her feelings, but they couldn't do anything because of her Mother who is a Queen.

Overall, i think this novel is well written. The plot is understandable but less action. I hope the next suquel of this novel will be even more interesting. That's all for now, enjoy reading this novel :)