Switchcraft (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Mary Castillo, Guru Sauro, Spring Calf (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Best friends Nely Mendoza and Aggie Portero share a life-changing switcheroo in Castillo's spirited romantic comedy. Past 30, curvy wife and mom Nely and hot, no-carb spitfire shop owner Aggie are a little jealous of each other's life. But after the two switch bodies during a transcendental meditation ceremony, they realize that the other's grass isn't necessarily greener. Aggie, who's been yearning for marriage and a baby, experiences some reality checks while taking care of Nely's toddler, and Simon, Nely's cop husband, all the while handling Simon's manipulative mother. Nely's challenges as Aggie include rescuing her friend's shop from financial meltdown, fending off a stalker and figuring out what's up with Aggie's playboy pal, chef Kevin Sanchez. Although the trading places idea isn't a fresh concept, Castillo's effervescent style and likable characters sweeten the deal. (Oct.)
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Product Description

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Avon A (September 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060876085
• ISBN-13: 978-0060876081
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #503,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done, November 17, 2007

By	Jamie Martinez Wood (California) - See all my reviews

Switchcraft is a fun read with great characters that you really care about and a suprise ending. What more could you want?

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun mystical chica lit realism, December 27, 2007

By	Chica Lit reader (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

I found this book a fun original read. I loved the way Mary fused new age spas into fun chica lit tome. As a San Diego native, I also loved the specifics Mary used to describe the San Diego Gaslamp single life and Eastlake suburban mommydom. (Go Pannikan Coffee) Non San Diegans will love a glimpse into the So Cal lifestyle. I also loved the cameo by Mary's previous characters.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Times BookClub Reviews Switchcraft, October 11, 2007

By	Mary Castillo "Author" (Orange County, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Switching lives is a well-used plot device that here leads to madcap scenarios and deep introspection. Castillo allows her heroines to scramble and make entertaining and illuminating discoveries. Toss in some danger, and this is first-rate fun!

SUMMARY: A trip to a New Age spa takes two friends on a wild and scary ride into each other's lives. Nely Mendoza is married with a young child and Aggie Portero is an entrepreneur. During a ceremony, Aggie and Nely switch bodies and are told they're stuck that way until the next full moon. After first freaking out, they decide to make the best of things, as different as they are. For Aggie, suddenly being responsible for a baby and dealing with a nasty mother-in-law is a big wake-up call, while Nely finds her business sense reawakening. But keeping the husband and boyfriend in the dark may be the biggest challenge of all.