I've enjoyed all of Kinsella's novels, but this one just didn't keep my interest as the others. I felt it was too flat and there was no warmth and exuberance.

I enjoyed this book significantly more than expected. Many of Sophie Kinsella's books center around a self-obsessed woman with little to no brains, but I Owe You One is different. It tells the story of Fixie, who believes that family is more important than anything else, even when her family is full of self-absorbed jerks. It was an entertaining story, and I enjoyed it.

***Advance copy provided by Net Galley***

This is going to sound negative but I mean it as a positive. There are some chick lit authors that as they have gotten older their books have changed to reflect where they are in their lives. I still love those authors but sometimes you want to pick up a favorite author and have something light and nostalgic. Yes, I am now old and married myself but dang it, I like a little romance! This book is what I was looking for.

The character of Fixie was definitely relatable. The age difference between her and her siblings, especially with their success and her business failure would throw any younger sibling off their game. Also being the youngest makes it hard to speak up. Some of the characters (Uncle Ned) were a little shallow/stereotypical but his character was important to the story. Ryan was incredibly predictable but I get the lasting impact of a childhood crush. Seb was just adorable and realistic. There was cuteness without cheesiness as they were both mature characters.

Side notes
- I have picked up quite a bit of British slang over the years but was does “strewth” mean?
- How much did you come to love the character of Leila? I just wanted to hug her! Same with Bob
- Kind of wondering what happened to Briony

I Owe You One is another delightful read by one of my favorite authors. I was surprised that Fixie couldn't see Ryan's true colors earlier as it was obvious to the reader what a heel he was. But I loved how we got to see Fixie through Seb's eyes, and watching her change and start to believe in herself was what kept me reading. As always, I hated for it to end. Fun and charming story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Dial Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Sophie Kinsella, The Dial Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a typical Sophie Kinsella - a light, easy read and perfect by the pool or beach. I needed something not heavy during the holidays and this book did the trick!

Recommend.

This wasn’t one of my favorite Sophie Kinsella books, but it was still a pleasant read. I just got a bit frustrated by the main character’s lack of confidence and didn’t laugh as much as I expect to when I read one of her books. But nevertheless, I’m sure I’ll read the next one as soon as it comes out!

After a string of thrillers and heavy books, I was ready for a lighter read. The newest Sophie Kinsella did not disappoint! What started as an overwhelmingly frustrating read quickly became a feel good story and I’m glad I stuck with it.

Fixie Farr is just that- a fixer. She works in her family’s shop, picking up the slack for her ungrateful siblings. Her motto is “family first”, leading her to putting everyone else’s happiness above her own. Until one fateful day at the coffee shop, when she saves a strangers computer and sets into motion a series of IOUs passed back and forth from handsome Seb. The rose colored glasses start to come off and she begins to see the people in her life for what they are. Will she be able to put her foot down and stop being used as a doormat to create the life she deserves?

I adored Fixie and found myself protective over her, getting so frustrated by how people were treating her. The character development was fantastic and the plot moved seamlessly. For me, I Owe You One was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars, rounded up from 3.5. Thank you @randomhouse for this advance reader in exchange for my honest review.

Fixie lives up to her name, always fixing things. The story begins when Fixie saves a strangers laptop. The stranger, Seb, writes Fixie an I Owe You on a coffee sleeve. Fixie has no intention of calling in the I Owe You but her feelings change as the story progresses. I truly loved this story. Fixie begins the story as a timid, mind in the past, putting everyone before herself girl. I enjoyed watching her grow through the story. The book is a light hearted, funny book and fits in very well with Sophie Kinsella’s book. I highly recommend this book!!!

I have been in a book slump for some time so I was super excited to have the opportunity to read I Owe You One. Because I've read almost everything that Sophie Kinsella has ever punished.. some more than once. And while these books are not classic literature by any stretch, they are fun, frothy, and unputdownable. There's always the hapless main character (Fixie) who has a cute flaw. In Fixie's case, she cannot let things alone and always tries to fix the flaws in others, sometimes to her detriment. She has been infatuated with her brother's friend for ages and when he finally gives her the time of day, she falls all over herself to accommodate him. But of course there is more to the story than that, there's some back and forth with the right guy, as opposed to the wrong guy, there's a family business that isn't quite fitting in to modern times, and there's an interesting family dynamic. Just when I was dismissing this as another standard chick lit book, Kinsella throws in some tough love themes that really do ring true. This book did exactly what I wanted it to do.. it got me out of my book slump. I enjoyed it! 3.5 stars.

Fixie is fixing to steal your heart! This book was fun and made me laugh out loud quite a few times. I didn't realize it when I picked it up but it is sort of a "holiday book" since the story finishes on Christmas Eve. It was perfect for this time of year! 

Not surprising given her name, Fixie likes to fix things. She can’t help herself and this leads to some pretty hilarious situations. One thing she can’t fix is the way her siblings and love interest walk all over her. Her late father encouraged her to put “family first” but this proves detrimental as her selfish and oblivious siblings start to take over the family shop. I was cringing at times reading about how she was being taken advantage of but it ultimately made me root for her harder! There is a hilarious cast of side characters and a love story that will make you smile. Overall it was a quick light read that I enjoyed!

Sophie is known for her quirky and cute chick lit books and this one is no exception. The main character is a bit of a spineless jellyfish who lets people walk all over her and it gets old REALLY quickly! I just couldn’t find these characters realistic or relatable and the plot was weak. This book just didn’t really do much of anything but annoy me and I’d not recommend it to anyone, even fans of her other books will likely find this book flimsy and dull.

I have been a Sophie Kinsella fan for quite awhile now and I have read most of her books. Her books always feel warm and cozy and this book is no exception. I love how from the moment you step into Sophie Kinsella’s world, you immediately become the main character’s best friend and confidante. Fixie is a very likable character and I enjoyed the storyline. Recommended for Kinsella fans, as well as those new to this author.

This was definitely a cutesy rom-com story. I liked the quirkiness of Fixie - she's a truly unique character. This was my first Sophie Kinsella book, but I would definitely be interested in reading more!

Such a disappointing book. Full of weak characters and very similar in vein to I've Got Your Number, Can you Keep a Secret? and most of her other books. I think I have grown out of Sophie Kinsella books, two disappointments in a row.

Others may (and have) enjoyed this book. Don't let my view stop you from giving it a try.

I Owe You One is classic Sophie Kinsella. Her books always leave me feeling warm and cozy inside! Dixie is an incredible character with a charming “problem”. She has to fix things! Of course fixing things doesn’t always make the world better. I really loved watching Fixie go from the bumbling baby of the family to a take no prisoners in charge woman. I will definitely be recommending everyone read this one!

This was a bit of a mixed bag. The opening page put me off on the story and the character. I mean, if you don't like the main character, how can I like the story? But, the story came in and improved as things went along. I was fairly glued to the pages and started feeling the feels in a few occasions. 2.5 stars.

Sophie Kinsella's books are usually really fun to read. This one had its moments, but there were many times when I had to put it down and do/read something else. Most of the characters start out as these really horrible people- yes, I know that in these kinds of books people start out horrible and then get to redeem themselves- but they were so annoying that I just didn't want to spend any time with them. I often found myself thinking some of the character flaws could be toned down and still get the point across. In the end, everything works itself out, as you would expect, but sometimes it felt like forever to get there.

The goddess Sophie Kinsella has graced us once again with a rom-com that has you re-reading the Shopaholics series just so the fun never ends. I Owe You One has all the right ingredients for a sassy, fun, and romantic novel but somehow doesn't quite check all the boxes for the perfect romantic comedy title. The main character, Fixie Farr, is easy to fall in love with her quirky trait to want to fix EVERYTHING, but some characters such as her mother fall flat. Kinsella does do a wonderful job of making you want the family legacy to succeed by including eccentric customers and workers that make you laugh out loud. If you're a fan of Kinsella, you know you're going to read this. But if you're new to her work, fall in love with Confessions of Shopaholic or I've Got Your Number first. You won't regret it!

Fans of Sophie Kinsella will not be disappointed with her newest novel, "I Owe You One" as the characters are fun and the plot is engaging, if not a tad predictable. Kinsella never fails to be a go-to author---her works are consistently uplifting and fun, and specifically the types of books I like to read during the stressful holiday season.
In this particular novel, Kinsella centers the story around Fixie, a character whose name is reflective of her personality and desire to fix everything (and everyone) in her life. Fixie faces a lot of issues that are easy to relate with: the death of a parent, illness of a parent, self-centered siblings, and a love interest who is not worthy of her affections. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Kinsella is an author that I will always gravitate towards, and I'm happy this book did not let me down!

I have always been a big fan of Sophie Kinsella and find her books a little fluffy but super easy to get lost in, which make them the perfect relaxation reading. Unfortunately, this one was tough for me. I liked the premise but the first half of the book was just hard to stick with because the characters were all just so unlikeable. Her siblings didn't have one redeeming quality about them and Fixie, the main character, was such a pushover that it was just hard to continue reading at points. The mom, who was the one likable character was not part of the story after the first few chapters, which was unfortunate as I found her to be the most interesting of all.

I stuck with it and the second half did pick up for me, but the changes for the characters came just too far along in the book. I love the idea of characters learning and growing but it just didn't happen in time for this book. By the time it did, it all happened so quickly that it felt overwhelming and a bit dramatic when nothing had really happened for most of the book. I love Kinsella's writing but this one just wasn't my favorite. A big thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion.