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I’ve been a big fan of Sophie Kinsella’s ever since Confessions of a Shopaholic. That series ended and since then, she’s written quite a few more books. I Owe You One is her newest, which is due out at the beginning of 2019. If you loved Confessions, you will love this one.

Fixie is a girl who believes in family first, no matter what. She loves her family and would do anything for them, even if they don’t appreciate her. One day, she’s at a coffeeshop and a handsome stranger asks her to look after his laptop while he steps outside to take a call. While he’s gone, the ceiling right above where he was sitting collapses due to a leak upstairs. Quick thinking Fixie reacts before the water hits and saves his laptop. Sebastian is grateful to her. When Fixie won’t accept anything in return for saving his work and laptop, he takes a coffee sleeve and writes her an IOU, saying, “I owe you one.” Does Fixie ever cash in her IOU? Will she ever stop trying to fix everything by herself?
There's love, family and just the right amount of wrenches thrown in to keep it moving and interesting. Definitely a fun vacation/holiday book that you want to read. I read it in two days, I couldn't put it down!.

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Another delicious book by Sophie Kinsella enjoyed laughed could not put down,Each of her books draw me in put me in a wonderful reading space.Highly recommend.#netgalley#ioweyouone#randomhouse

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Another excellent one by Sophie Kinsella. I laughed and giggled at her Fixie character and her family. A delight!

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I am a big fan of Sophie Kinsella ‘s writing and so I was so excited to get an Arc of this latest book from Netgalley and the publisher. During the first few chapters I felt almost uncomfortable with the main character, Fixie. Maybe I saw too much of myself in her. Fixie got her nickname because of her need to fix everything. Some things aren’t so easily fixed and it seems like Fixie is in over her head. As Fixie learns to stand up for herself again her siblings’ attitudes as well as her own she takes back control of her life. I found this to be an enjoyable read.

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Who doesn't love Sophie Kinsella? I admit, there was one of her books I wasn't quite as thrilled with as others. It was not this one. Ms. Kinsella has again delivered a book with characters likable and not, and even lovable, ones we root for and feel better for spending time with

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This is a charming little book about a young woman, FIXIE, who works too hard for all those around her and doesn’t take care of herself.

It’s light and fun, but it gives women an opportunity to look at ourselves as caregivers, rather than being strong for ourselves. In this book, it is as a daughter and sister, and sometimes toss-away girlfriend, that FIXIE forgets to assume her own identity.

So, within this but of fluff, there are hard truths about the role of women and the strength we must muster not to be mowed down by others.

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Another wonderful gem from Sophie Kinsella! A quick read, finished the book in less than 12 hours. However, I always love the characters in Ms. Kinsellas books and these two did not disappoint. A bit predictable, but a cute story nonetheless.

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This was a fun and uplifting novel. I initially didn’t like Fixie’s doormat personality or her siblings but as the story unfolded, I began to respect her unconditional love for family. The plot was simple and heart warming though I skipped all the Hannah sub plotline as I just didn’t find her interesting enough to care about and she didnt really add any value to the story.. I wish tte Briony/ Seb ending had gotten a better closure because it just seemed open and unsatisfyingly unexplained. The book had orignal and funny parts as well as emotional ones, one of Sophie Kinsella’s better works.

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Can Fixie please get a spine and fight back! Where is Becky where we need her? Really frustrating. I only liked it at the end but slogged through which I have never done with her series books.

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