One of Swoooon’s Best New Romances of November 2025
“Sophie Cousens is an auto-buy author for me. . . . It has all the hallmarks of a Sophie Cousens novel—oozing British charm and banter—but also one of the most unique (and timely!) themes I’ve seen explored in a romance lately. I won’t say more, because this is best gone into cold, but if you feel bored by standard meet-cutes, I can assure you that you’ve never read this setup before!” —Becca Freeman’s Book Enthusiast
“Cousens has a gift for writing crisp, nuanced romances. . . . Cousens has a knack for witty repartee, and this novel is no exception. Perfect for fans of Holly Gramazio’s The Husbands or Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library.” —Shelf Awareness
“Sophie Cousens is known for her smart, funny, novels sprinkled with love and magic, and her newest book, And Then There Was You, delivers all this and more.” —Woman’s World
“Cousens has a keen curiosity for how we interact with others even when, as here, they’re the unlikeliest of pairings.” —NWTheatre
“Cousens takes a truly bonkers premise and imbues it with the warmth and humor she’s known for in her romantic comedies. . . . A science-fiction twist on romance that brings a whole lot of heart and humanity.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Once again, Cousens proves that she can add an element of surprise and elevate a traditional rom-com to the next level. Her use of a SF twist may throw some of her fans for a loop, but readers will be rewarded with a sweet and witty romance with multifaceted characters and Cousens’ trademark warmth.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Sophie Cousens spins a love story that’s both tender and funny, exploring what happens when the one that got away suddenly comes back. Full of witty banter, nostalgia, and heart, this rom com reminds us that timing might be unpredictable, but true chemistry never fades.” —Out South Florida
“Sophie Cousens absolutely charms in this tale about the dangers of getting everything you wish for in this surprising romance with a touch of sci-fi.” —Swooon
“Cousens questions what makes the perfect man in this entertaining sci-fi-tinged rom-com. . . . Cousens has a lot of fun with her premise, and it’s easy to root for Chloe to find true love. Readers will be charmed.” —Publishers Weekly
“Another sharp, delicious, romantic read from Sophie Cousens. And Then There Was You strikes that magical balance between humor and heartache, all while introducing you to characters you can’t help but root for. I gobbled up this book like a tasty little treat.” —B. K. Borison, New York Times bestselling author of First-Time Caller
“Funny, tender, and with a lovable and oh-so-human heroine, And Then There was You is a delight!” —Meg Shaffer, bestselling author of The Wishing Game
“I love a good Sophie Cousens romcom and this was no exception. What a fresh, unique and hilarious take on the dating landscape and our traditional ideas of The Perfect Partner. I laughed, I teared up, I had the most fun reading this bonkers book! Absolutely fantastic!” —Kirsty Greenwood, author of The Love of My Afterlife
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