A review by taylynnmazz
The Changeup by Megan Cousins

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a sweet romance that follows Jenna and Marcus on their journey to their summer research fellowship, but also on their personal journeys to love. 

If you like: OWN Voices, friends to lovers, closed door romance, chronic pain rep, women empowerment, and all things Nature and Science, then you’ll love this book! 

While I did think the story was sweet and I absolutely love Jenna, the romance between Marcus and Jenna just wasn’t for me. 

I loved seeing Jenna stand up for herself and say what’s on her mind, the journey she travels to figure out what her career path, and her resilience (even seeing her interact with her brothers warmed my heart).

But I didn’t love Marcus. He was sweet and so caring to Jenna at times, but there were moments I felt that he came off as condescending and rude that made me shirk away from him. 

Overall, I liked the book, the topics covered, and Megan’s research and attention to detail to this story was spectacular (I’m a sucker for seeing the research that goes into books and Megan hit the nail on the head with all the research that went into this one!). 

While this wasn’t the best story for me, the author has created some wonderful characters in the Hutchinson family and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this series!