I typically love TJR, but was not into this one. I think it was the sports aspect of it that had me at a lost. I still will read anything she comes out with though!

Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel, Carrie Soto Is Back, is an inspirational story about pushing past your limits and striving for greatness even when it seems impossible. Through vivid and captivating storytelling, Reid captures Carrie’s journey as she battles her age, the media, and herself to reclaim the title that was once hers. With a powerful message of hope, Reid creates an inspiring story about never giving up, even when the odds are stacked against you. A must-read for any fan of uplifting literature.

TJR is truly one of my favorite authors. I love the way she makes you feel like you actually know the characters shes writing and I also love a clever tie in to some of her older books. HOWEVER this one really did not hit for me like her older stuff. This was very tennis focused, which I understand as a huge plot point to the story, but I did not need *quite so much* tennis. I think the point could have been made with more focus on the story, however I dont think there was much of a story without the tennis. So needless to say, this was not my favorite book but I do understand why it was written this way, it just wasnt my taste specifically.

Perfectly acceptable for a book club. This didn't stand out to me as much as Evelyn Hugo or Daisy Jones and the Six, but was a much better read than Malibu Rising.I appreciated the choice of chapter breaks here.

There was way too much tennis lingo in this book. For someone who isn't super familiar with Tennis that could be a bit confusing. Overall, a good story.

Carrie Soto is a force to be reckoned with, or at least she was six years ago when she set the record for most Opens won and retired from tennis. Now her record is about to be broken. The 37-year-old phenom comes out of retirement to uphold her record and prove that she is the best tennis player in history. Along the way, Carrie is on a journey to heal the relationships she has broken and come to terms with who she really is.

I loved this book. I loved Carrie. I loved (and continue to love) Taylor Jenkins Reid. When Carrie showed up in Malibu Rising, we knew there was more going on, but this book delves to her deepest parts and shows us everything about her, warts and all. While I was reading, I felt like my best friend was telling me about her life. I didn't want to let go.

I highly recommend Carrie Soto is back and all of the California quadrilogy - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones and the Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto Is Back. These books will build you up, tear you down, and build you up again.

I really didnt like this book. I found the main character to be whiny and entitled. Honestly my least favorite of all of her books. Do not recommend.

Carrie Soto was fantastic per usual for a Taylor Jenkins Reid book. Carrie showed grit and determination and was a character I can get behind. I identified with her drive. I enjoyed learning a bit more about a sport I don’t normally watch.

I learned so much about the world of tennis! I also learned how much an athlete trains, gives up, and has to get in the right emotional head space. Not easy for the 20 year olds, but so much harder for those who return in their 30's with something to prove. Inspiring, if not exhausting read, if you can put yourself in Carrie's place.

I loved this so much. I know very little about tennis so a lot of the terms were lost on me. But I couldn't put it down. And loved the references to Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & the Six!

I really enjoyed this book! I never knew just how much I didn't know about tennis. My daughter plays, so I have a very elementary knowledge and I loved the look into the world of tennis and just how much is involved in that sport. Truly inspiring the kind of work that goes into learning how to play tennis.

Carrie Soto held the record for most Grand Slam titles and and surpassed all records by the time she retired. But then an up-and-coming athlete is about to break that record. Carrie needs to decide how important those records are to her. She was never liked on the tennis circuit, as it was never about the other players, only winning. As she considers returning at the age of 37, she has a lot of hurdles to jump- it's hard to get into the same kind of shape she was in her 20's! She decides to train with her father again and has one year to reach her goal of winning a Grand Slam. In the process we also get to follow the story of a former flame, Bowe Huntley and the journey he has traveled.

Again, I feel as though I learned so much in this book. I loved that it wasn't an easy journey for Carrie. She had to work hard at not only her craft, but also her relationships in order to mentally get into the right space to do her best. It was such a great read. Truly enjoyed it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What can be said about a book that tears at the heartstrings about a dad and his love of his daughter? This book does just that. Javier has such an unconditional love for Carrie that it takes you into the story and makes you want to be swallowed by him and his love. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Carrie Soto was the world’s most decorated tennis player who has come out of retirement to take back the title. Carrie was trained to be the best there was from a young age and has dedicated her entire life to winning- at the expense of everything else in her life. 

I loved this book so much, that I could not put it down. I alternated between reading and listening to the book and have to say that the audio version was really fantastic. My heart was pounding with each and every game played. Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again with this book.

I was not sure if I would like this book, based solely on the description. However, I am a big fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid so I wanted to give it a chance. I'm so glad I did! I am not a fan of tennis, but somehow Reid is able to get you invested in the game and the story anyway. I was a big fan of Carrie's character and found her very relatable, even in her flaws. It was a fun book, and I can't wait for the next Taylor Jenkins Reid book.

I enjoy THR’s writing style but this book didn’t hold my interest like her other books have. I couldn’t connect to the story or the characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

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This novel continued my deep dive into her work. With characters who are flawed but likable, I found myself drawn right into the world of Carrie Soto and competitive tennis. I couldn’t put it down!

I’m an avid tennis fan and coached tennis myself so this was a great book!! There were a couple thing that might not have been 100% accurate to tennis but it was pretty darn close. I will say the competitiveness of the narrator did annoy me sometimes but I was glued to this book and read it really quickly. Another great Taylor Jenkins Reid!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy to honestly review.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is such a talented writer. She has the remarkable ability to make me feel fully immersed in her stories right from the very first page. That being said, this was not my favorite work from her. I struggle when characters are so unlikable that I can’t “root for” any of them, and the tennis talk felt overbearing for me. While this missed my mark, sports lovers and readers who enjoy descriptive action may love it. Thank you so much for the ARC and I still remain a TJR fan for life!

This book was very thought provoking and powerful. This was different from TJR's normal books, but still amazing and interesting. I will be checking out the audiobook version of this as well when available!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

MRS. TAYLOR JENKINS REID HAS DONE IT AGAIN! This woman never fails to amaze me. This is 100% my new second favorite TJR book, right behind Daisy Jones and the Six, of course. I love all of the characters in this book so much. I also learned so much about tennis, and I really, really enjoyed that? This is one of those books where I love it so much, that I can't even put into words why. If you're a TJR fan, read it, read it, READ IT!!