Thank you to the publisher, Netgalley & the author for an ARC from one of my favorite light hearted authors. Kinsella is always reliable. Without a doubt when you are reading anything from her, you will experience a quirky young woman in the same vein of Bridget Jones or Georgia Nicolson. There is always self growth involved with the narrator and a lot of relatable dialogue that is always a breath of fresh air. It always seems like there is a new Kinsella out after I gorge on a million thrillers to give me a much needed reprieve. I will forever pick up a book from this author because they are always exactly what I need.

As a longtime fan of the Shopaholic books, I was eager to dig into Sophie Kinsella's new book. I devoured this new book in just a couple of days, and I actually liked it a bit more than the Shopaholic books.

"I Owe You One" has more depth and real-life situations than Kinsella's previous books. A family in complete disarray struggles against each other to work out their "stuff" and try to get along after the father of the family passes away, leaving the family with a long-established housewares business. The middle child, "Fixie" also has boyfriend problems a'plenty, along with friends struggling with their own issues. In the end, Fixie manages to rein everyone in and gets her own life on track as well.

While the Shopaholic books pictured fantasy lives of shopping sprees and quirky but lovable family and friends, this new book features more realistic family members with more serious but relatable problems: business failures, depression, infertility, money problems, widowhood. I really liked how ALL of the characters developed and changed by the end of the book in a realistic way. The book needed just a bit more sparkle, but overall, I really liked this new character and her well-developed cast of family, friends, and lovers.

For American readers, the charming use of English words we don't use adds character to the book (and gives you several new words to look up on your e-reader's online dictionary).

One of her best novels yet! I have been reading Sophie's books for years and years. Her writing has done nothing but improve over time. She has a way of bringing out characters that a lot of authors don't have.

Fixie is a fixer. She spends her life cleaning up after her siblings and living in their shadows. She is meek and insecure. She has spent years thinking herself in love with her brother's best friend Ryan. I hate Ryan. Like could you nail him any better? I hated him so much. After an incident involving a leaking ceiling and a laptop Fixie meets Seb. Seb is steady and thoughtful. He's not perfect though and he has his own skeletons in the closet. I felt very connected to the characters in this book. I felt every emotion they were going through.

I literally have nothing negative to say about this novel. It was perfect. The characters were endearing (Except Ryan). Her plot moved smoothly- no slow in the story.

5.5 stars!

(PS my comma is not working on my keyboard so ignore my errors lol)

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I've always enjoyed Sophie Kinsella's books (I haven't read the Shopaholic series, just the stand alone novels), with my favorites being the Undomestic Goddess and I've Got Your Number. I Owe You One has all the hallmarks we've come to expect - protagonist has issues at work / is in a bad relationship, dreamy male character, some will they - won't they, everything ends happily ever after. But I somehow couldn't help feeling that the plot didn't live up to the potential shown in the blurb. I found the supporting cast to be caricatures (Nicole?!). The story of Fixie's catering business was introduced then brushed aside. Indeed, the fact that she was a trained chef seemed to hardly feature in her personality.
Still, it's a fun, light read, and well paced. Good for a pick-me-up :) Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book!

Kinsella does it again with a fun approach to self realization and family relationships. Fixie is obsessed with fixing things, helping others with their problems while ignoring her own. The four star review is because of the slow start involving Ryan, Fixie’s obsessive love interest, who is obviously flawed and annoying. Once Fixie moves on, the story picks up with defining what family love and romantic love is in reality. Good quick uplifting read, perfect around holiday time.

What a delightful read! I am particularly fond of Sophie Kinsella's writing, and I especially loved this book. This is one of those stories that you find yourself reading late into the night, as you just can't put it down. The characters were so well-developed, I felt like I was there.

It's been ages since I read a Sophia Kinsella novel and I really enjoyed this one. Fixie's siblings drove me crazy, the extent of her "family first" motto made me angry and the final resolution felt rather abrupt but overall it was a solid read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Such a charming book! Although sometimes I felt very frustrated with the main character Fixie, overall she was a very lovable character and you couldn’t help but root for her. This novel was sweet, quirky and a great lesson about standing up for yourself and knowing when to put yourself first. I always enjoy reading novels with interesting family dynamics and a sweet romance. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've never met a Sophie Kinsella book I didn't love, and this was no exception. I had a difficult time getting into it at first, and felt it was a little too "free floating " and without direction. I stuck it out, though, and of course it got better. Fixie was incredibly endearing, if a little naive, and a little too stuck on her whole "family first " way of thinking, but watching her come into her own and grow a spine was a part of the fun. Kinsella has a formula that works well for her, and as long as she keeps writing, I will keep reading.

I Owe You One is classic Sophie Kinsella. Our heroine is nicknamed Fixie, because she has always tried to fix things for her friends and family. She is unappreciated by everyone except for her mother and best friend. Her older sister Nicole is the perfect example of a beautiful, yet self obsessed flake. Her older brother Jake is a posh wannabe who has bankrupted himself and is working on doing the same to the family business via a series of loans. Fixie eventually meets and falls in love with a good man; unfortunately, he has a few demons of his own which sideline them for a while. However, Fixie does take his advice by standing up to her siblings and using some tough love to help them to solve their problems and to get the business back on solid ground. Thanks to a little help from her reformed siblings, Fixie’s love life is also repaired in the end!

Thank you SO much for this ARC!

I am a forever fan of Sophia Kinsella and was so happy to read her latest novel. Yet again, another delightful story of a semi-lost main character who finds herself. While this seems to be a reoccurring plot for the author, each story is different and teaches new lessons along the way.

I did enjoy this book, although it did not read as quickly as others in the past. However, I did love watching Fixie gain confidence, courage and ultimately the love she deserved.

FINALLY the Sophie Kinsella I know and love is back! I have been a fan for years and years but I hate to admit that I have not been a fan of recent books. I am so happy to say that I Owe You One was fantastic! Kinsella is the queen of writing characters you fall in love with (despite their faults and because of their quirks) and this book is no exception.

Fixie can't help fixing things. She tries her best, but she just can't stop. But what if she is what needs fixing? What if she's stuck in a rut and her life needs a little shaking up?

This book is full of an entertaining and memorable cast of characters. From Nicole, Fixie's sister- who TOTALLY reminds me of Alexis from Schitt's Creek- to a store clerk with a dirty mind...this book made me laugh out loud. It also frustrated me in equal measures. Fixie needs a backbone- stat! I'm happy to say that by the end of the book I was literally cheering her on. Especially when she BURNS Briony with that zinger. GO FIXIE!

If you just want to simply feel good and enjoy a book, snag this one. I'm so happy that my love for Sophie Kinsella has been reinstated!

4 stars.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley and Dial Publishing. All opinions are my own.

I normally enjoy Kinsella, but this one didn't work for me.



Review copy provided by publisher.

Received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review of this book.

This one sure has the mixed up everything! I really like Fixie (horrible name, but better than her given one), she just needed to stand up for herself. The brother and sister are perfectly horrible and self centered, totally useless to her. I like her mom, and wish I could have known the dad as he seemed like an awesome guy.

I don't like to give spoilers when I write reviews, I think it's tacky. With that said, this is a really fun book. I was happy with all of the parts and people in it, and while I wanted more at the end, I know it has to end somewhere. If you want a quick, fun read, then pick this up when it comes out. I really enjoyed it!

Another fun novel from Sophie Kinsella about a woman known as Fixie who has trouble fixing her own life. Trying to run a family store, Fixie gets very little help from her own family. After her widowed mother goes on a trip leaving her adult children in charge, nothing goes as planned. the man Fixie has loved for years turns out not to be who she thought, Then she meets a man who owes her for helping to save his laptop. Debts of all kinds, family drama and humour make this a good -hearted read.

Oh, Sophie Kinsella. You have always been one of my favorites. However, I have to say this one is probably my least favorite book of yours.

Fixie Farr has a constant urge to fix things, situations, and people. The story centers around her dysfunctional family (who I honestly could not stand), relationships, and family owned store. While I understood the character development of Fixie, I missed the strong female lead that Kinsella is known for. The middle portion of the book dragged on, but the ending made it worth it. I will say, I have not had such strong negative reactions to characters before.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for my advanced copy in exchange for my opinion.

Sophie Kinsella has again delivered a stand-alone novel that has you cheering on the main character as they discover their strengths and what is truly important in their lives. Fixie is the dependable always looking for solutions and ways to make things better. When she saves a stranger's computer he declares that he "owes her one". But Fixie has always lived in the shadow of her older brother and sister and never feels adequate around them. When her lifetime crush, who is a friend of her brother, returns and seems to want to be with her she thinks her life is set and even calls in her favor for him.. But sometimes what you think you want does live up to your expectations and you have to fix your life to be happy.

I've never been interested in Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series but I have liked almost all of her stand-alone books. After being very disappointed with her last book Surprise Me, which I could not finish, I was a bit wary of trying her again. However, this book, I Owe You One, is definitely more readable. At first I didn't love it as we are presented with Fixie, a bit of a doormat getting walked all over by her family and her ex-boyfriend. But as I read on, I enjoyed watching her character develop and gain the confidence more fitting to a nearly-30-year old smart attractive businesswoman. There's a fun meet-cute and a few interesting secondary characters that develop in their own ways.

If you're looking for a light and quick read (even though you know exactly how the book is going to end as soon as you start it), this could be a good choice.

NOTE: I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I love Sophie Kinsella. I really liked this book and read it in a couple days. It was really funny (as usual) and I liked the story and loved the guy. Her protagonists are generally all the same, naive and overenthusiastic, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Another fun book from Sophie Kinsella. A bit predictable at times but very enjoyable nonetheless. It was nice to see Fixie grow as a character.