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I Owe You One

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A good Sophie Kinsella book. A great easy read for a little escape. Lovable characters and a good storyline.

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Sophie Kinsella books are always a fun read. Though the outcomes are predictable, the oath to that outcome is usually great fun. Though in this case, I found the main character’s devotion to her life long crush maddening, Still, a fun quick read.

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I absolutely adore Sophie Kinsella and all of her books, and I Owe You One is no exception! From the first page to the last, I was hooked and could not put this book down. The plot, the characters, the setting, everything about this book was pure perfection.

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I loved meeting Fixie, the main character in I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella a quirky former caterer working in her family's shop, Fixie's life takes a sharp turn when she rescues the laptop of a coffee shop patron, who had stepped outside to take a call, just in time from being drenched from a burst pipe in the ceiling. He repays her with a favor, which she cashes in on a job offer for her long time family friend and secret crush, Ryan. I smiled and laughed out loud - if you are looking for your next light read, this is it!

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Sophie Kinsella has never disappointed and this book is no exception. A wonderful, light read that worked very well as my beach read for this summer.

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I loved this book! Thank you for the ARC. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that I wasn’t leaving reviews on netgalley and was solely sharing on Instagram. My apologies. Huge fan of this author! I actually received the tangible copy. Trying to clean up my netgally account.

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Sophie Kinsella has been my to-go-to since Can You Keep A Secret (yes I'm that years old, ha!). I love her books and there's not one that has disappointed me. I like her quirky heroines, uplifting plotlines, and the chemistry between her two main characters.
I Owe You One is not a disappointment. Fixie might be one of my favorite characters of hers

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I always love to read Sophie Kinsella, but I also always compare everything to Bridget Jones. This was a light read, with good detail without going over the top. I found the main character Fixie to be pretty frustrating, but by the end of the story I did notice that I would've liked to hear a continuation of where things left off.

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I tried to listen to this one. I got about 20% in and the story wasn't grabbing my attention at all. I wasn't connecting with it and decided to DNF it. Probably wouldn't recommend it to others, unless they really like the author.

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A nice, light read.... nothing too heavy, as expected, but struggled a bit to complete. I appreciate the opportunity to review it!

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Fixie is always fixing things around her but she can’t quite stand up for herself. When she helps out a stranger at a cafe things start to change. ARC from NetGalley.

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What a joy this book was to read! I love most of Sophie Kinsella's books and this one was no exception. It was such a fun read and it gave me Bridget Jones vibes. If you're a fan on Sophie Kinsella you will love this one!

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Slightly different than her other novels, this tells the story of a girl trying to be everythng to everyone in her family that completely takes advantage of her. Learning from love and life.

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I'm feeling ambivalent about I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella. It's a standard rom com with a fun premise- Fixie (a name I honestly hate) saves Seb's computer from disaster at her local coffee shop. He tells her he owes her a favor, which starts a back and forth between them. My issue is that I really expect more from Kinsella, who has written several books that I absolutely love. I think there's just too much going on in this one and the romance just felt a little flat.

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Finished reading this book last night. It took me a while to get into it and it was fairly predictable in places however, when I did get into it I found myself willing Fixie and Seb on and, today I have found I have missed the characters, fingers crossed we will find out what happens to them both and their relationship going forward. I also smiled at the authors closing acknowledgments and how the book grow from a chance remark in a coffee shop.

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This is a great read and a well-detailed plot that kept me engaged from the very start. I really liked the well-thought-out characters and found them to be believable. I cannot wait to read what the author publishes next.

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I gave this one 4 stars. It has a really slow start and the main character is incredibly frustrating, but I loved the ending and Seb was such a good guy. Not my favorite Sophie Kinsella by far, but I enjoyed it WAY more than last year’s Surprise Me. Who else read this one? What did you think??

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Sophie Kinsella is one of my favorite authors for ages. This book is not my favorite book from her ,but it is not a bad one. It is definitely a Kinsella style book . Fixie, the main character, is very relatable. She views herself as a failure while everyone else has some strengths. Even her family does not believe in her, and takes advantage of her in some ways. I like reading how Fixie grows and transforms over time. However, the plot is very predictable. It is a very easy and enjoyable read.

4 out of 5 stars
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Sophie Kinsella is fantastic. I absolutely love the writing and enjoyed this story, much like her others.

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I have read several Sophie Kinsella books and if you want a light read I Owe You One fits the bill.
The main character is Fixie , who likes to fix things. She is weak and I had trouble liking her but she does develop a backbone as the story progresses. A romantic beach read.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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