Best friends since back in the day, Aggy and Nely are as different as two women could possibly be. Aggie's slim, stylish, and owns an upscale boutique and a long history of no-strings relationships. Nely has a busy baby, a metiche mother-in-law, and some extra post-pregnancy pounds she can't quite shed. And when they reconnect at a New Age spa, each friend finds herself wishing just a little that she had the other one's life.
Big mistake!
Thanks to the metaphysical meddling of a somewhat grumpy guru, Nely is now Aggie and Aggie is Nely—switching bodies, love lives, families, closets . . . everything! The grass may not be quite as green as it originally appeared. As luck has it, they'll be stuck this way until the next full moon! And with a husband, his very suspicious mama, a temperamental tot, a business on the brink of disaster, and a sort-of boyfriend—not to mention a sleazy stalker—thrown into the mix, Aggie and Nely suddenly find they're not just walking in each other's shoes . . . they're running!
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I got this book through the Product Review Club on CA. It is the story of two best friends whose souls were switched and trapped in each other's body for a month. This bizarre event forced them to walk in each other's shoes and experience the lives they wish they have. During this time, the girls learned that the grass only appears to be greener on the other side. They realized that each person has their own problems and they gained new respect and admiration for each other.
The idea of switching bodies and living other people's lives is not novel, but nevertheless, the book was entertaining and I enjoyed it very much. Mary Castillo is a witty writer with wonderful insights into womanhood. The character development between the girls and their guys were well established. I particularly enjoyed the interactions between the girls because it's very real. These girls might be best friends but their lives are very different; therefore the choices they make are also different and they may not necessarily agree or understand the other person. This is much more realistic and easier to relate to than having main characters sharing the perfect utopic friendship.
I look forward to reading more books written by Mary Castillo. It's a fun chicklit and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a fun read.
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