“The trouble with me is, I can’t let things go. They bug me. I see problems and I want to fix them, right here, right now. My nickname isn’t Fixie for nothing”
I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella (2019, Penguin Random House Canada)
The opening lines of Kinsella’s latest novel introduces us to Fixie, the main character. Throughout the novel we read how she continuously works to fix things and how she allows opportunities to pass her by because of this. And yet she has a chance to grow and to learn when to let things be. I enjoyed Kinsella’s latest rom-com and if you enjoy reading this genre, you will too. If you want to know more, you can read my review here.
What do you think of the introduction to the main character? Are you curious about her?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to It’s Not Hoarding If It’s Books and her One Line Friday challenge.)
My first line is from The Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund:
London, England. May, 1862
“Hang on a little longer, my lamb,” Mercy Wilkins shifted the listless infant in her arms without slowing her pace.
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Makes me curious as to what ails the child.
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I’m so very glad today is Friday!
Over on my blog, I’m sharing the first line from More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer. Here I’ll share the first line from Chapter 2 of the same book.
“Choosing a husband was much like choosing a good baguette.”
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That is an interesting simile!
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I have been aching to read this one!!!
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I loved it. When I saw a copy in the library, I picked it up immediately!
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Happy Friday! I’m sharing from an upcoming release today, Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass by Heather Day Gilbert. Here is the first line from Chapter 2:
“The first person I saw was Jacques, who was driving a lawnmower directly up an incline that made me hold my breath for his safety.”
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I would hold my breath too!
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Sorry I’m late coming around. My internet went down yesterday and it’s been mostly off since then. They’re sending someone out Monday to figure out what’s going on. On my blog this week I featured The Brides of Big Valley by Wanda, Jean, and Richelle Brunstetter but I am currently reading Tate by Susan May Warren so I’ll share the first line from chapter 4 here: “With one article of clothing, Glo became a new woman.” Hope you have a great weekend with plenty of reading time! 🙂
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I love that line!
Hope your internet has been sorted!
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It’s working right now but they have someone coming out today to take a look at what’s going on
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🤞
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It is an interesting opening line, Colline. It definitely catches your attention.
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And gives you a snapshot of her personality.
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