Thank you NetGalley for giving me a copy of this book. Like usual for me lately, I am slow in getting to books before they are published unfortunately. AND WHY is this book not one I got done on time? I love Taylor Jenkins Reid and every single thing that I've read of hers, I preordered this one from Goldsboro and knew I was excited for it, and still somehow missed reviewing it on time. And for that, I am so sorry because this book was wonderful.

If you have read any books by this author before, you know how powerful and moving her main female characters are. And this book is no exception. Carrie Soto is incredible. I can honestly say going in to this, I know nothing about tennis and even though that is so prevalent in this book and not something I care about, I was going to read this book regardless. Even better though, is how that lack of knowledge didn't hold me back from understanding what was going on here and cheering for Carrie every step of the way. She is a bad ass. She is fiery and passionate and flawed. This book was perfect.

A couple things to note, there is a lot of Spanish in this book. And while that is definitely not a negative and I loved the bond it represented between Carrie and Javier, it did hold me back since I am quite ignorant when it comes to any other language. I could easily have looked up those parts, but I'm also lazy and just skipped over them. I don't feel as though they kept me from understanding the just of what was going on between father and daughter or coach and athlete in those moments. Also, trigger warning for death. Maybe I should have said that sooner since I think I was expecting it, but coming from someone who lost a grandparent that I am extremely close to recently, that shit hit me right in the feels. If I remember correctly, I think all Reid books make me shed a tear or two though, so it was bound to happen.

This book was honestly amazing. I wish I could give it half stars because putting it at four when it is definitely closer to five is a damn shame. I loved this book. I feel like Carrie Soto is a real human. I feel like I know someone like her in real life. I feel like I wish I knew someone personally who read this because I want to talk about it some more. And lastly, I feel like all other books by this author, I'm about to buy it again for my mother right after I finish this review.

Carrie. Soto. I am OBSESSED with her! Her determination, her attitude, everything. She doesn’t hold back on anything she says. She’s not here to make friends, she’s here to be the best. As a girl who played sports and whose dad coached her from a young age, I related to Carrie a lot. This book made me laugh and cry and cheer. I can’t recommend it enough! Dare I say I liked it better than Evelyn Hugo?!

Taylor Jenkins-Reid is probably the only author that could get me to care about sports. This was an enthralling story about a loveably-unlovable character.

Carrie Sato from Malibu Rising is one of the best tennis player in history and now she retires and her records are broken as the time goes on. I have not read much books about tennis but this was an interesting read in terms of how it allowed me to be actually interested in tennis! I did enjoy reading this book but compared to her other books, this did not pull strong emotions out of me which I give it a 4 star!

TJR does it again! I love this group of books about women through the decades! They're such strong characters and TJR weaves their stories so beautifully!

I love Taylor Jenkins Reid. I love Carrie Soto. I have all the feelings after this book- heartbreak, amazement, grief, admiration. This book will take you right to the final pages. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a genius. I loved every page.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this novel.

Taylor Jenkins Reid never disappoints! I love how each book is so different and I always love the character development. This book was way outside of my preferred reading genre but I absolutely adored this tennis story!

My favorite Taylor Jenkins Reid novel to date. Carrie Soto is a powerhouse and an expertly crafted character. I was enthralled by this in so many ways. As a sports fan, it is compelling and keeps you on the edge of your seat. But one does not need to enjoy sports in any fashion to enjoy the back and forth matches and feel like you're on an incredible, thrilling ride. I will remember Carrie Soto for some time. I am continually impressed by Reid's way of creating such complex characters and bringing you into the unique worlds she manages to create every single time. It is a marvel and I will read what ever she writes. This book only solidifies that.

I read this in May, but somehow missed reviewing it till now. This novel was PHENOMENAL; I literally couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. Carrie is a 37 year old former tennis pro who became known as a bitch (with the nickname "The Battle Axe") because of her unapologetic ambition and intense drive to succeed. Now, with her Grand Slam record about to be broken by a 31 year old phenom, Carrie decides to attempt an against-all-odds comeback to the sport she spent her whole life working to win. I cannot say enough how much I loved this book... and admittedly, how I saw a lot of Carrie in myself. Taylor Jenkins Reid knocks it out of the park with both the narrative and the portrayal of how the world sees successful women. GET THIS BOOK AS SOON AS IT COMES OUT!

Carrie Soto is a must read. TJR brings yet another character off the pages into your life and has you rooting for her on and off the court. Soto a tennis player that has gone unmatched coached by her father has her slam title challenged by a Chan. Soto comes out of retirement at age 37 to defend her record against Chan. However Soto will face challenges both on and off the court. This book was one I had a hard time putting down and when it ended so beautifully I still wanted more. Soto is a character I’ll always think of much like most of TJRs.

Carrie Soto is Back is a contemporary sports fiction novel. The only reason I decided to read this novel is that Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote it. I love her work, but this book did not land as firmly as the others.

We are following Carrie Soto, who is a rising tennis star. We start at her childhood and go through her final tennis match. Overall, Carrie is not a likable main character, but I don't mind it. I am more upset about her character development. For such a powerful novel, it felt like such a minor arc.

I found myself invested in the game of tennis and learned a lot from it. But I wish I had more time with Carrie and her father and his lessons, both in the game and life. I don't know how to feel about the Latina representation. I did not see it as problematic, but I do not condemn others who think differently.

I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys sports. I would not recommend this to Taylor Jenkins Reid fans and think they would be disappointed.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is an amazing writer and I cannot wait to finish this book. Will update review when I'm finished.

I completely LOVED this heroic tennis story "Carrie Soto Is Back", by Taylor Jenkins Ried! Fantastic tale, energy, characters and fighter's charisma spilling from the pages. Incredible from beginning to end, I highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the copy for review. All opinions are my own.

I love Taylor Jenkins Reid's writing and her books. That being said, this was not my favorite of hers. Still a solid read - enjoyed the characters, the dynamics and the personal struggles and growth. I felt like I was right there with the characters... laughing, crying, frustrated. At times I was cheering them on and at other points in the book I was disappointed in choices they made. A book about female strength, both physical and emotion.

5/5 stars. Readers who loved "Malibu Rising" and Daisy Jones & The Six" will love "Carrie Soto is Back," they may even love it more, as I did. Taylor Jenkins Read captivates the reader from the start with the story of Carrie Soto, a tennis legend fighting her way back to the top. Carrie is not exactly the most likable character, but the reader cannot help but cheer her on. This is due to the power of the writing, the character development, and the world-building that Jenkins Read implements throughout the book. I could not put this one down and I can't stop thinking about how much I enjoyed it. Once again, Jenkins Read gives us a flawed main character and despite it all, we root for her every move. We follow her on her journey. We grow with her. We wait with bated breath to see how the story ends. I loved this book full-heartedly and it will be a nice one to revisit in the future when I want to be captivated by the story of Carrie Soto again.

There's a reason Taylor Jenkins Reid is so popular—she consistently delivers a compelling story. With Carrie Soto, her timing is perfect. I read this while Serena Williams fought her way through her (last?) US Open, and remembered vividly all those Virginia Slims tournaments I watched years ago. I love tennis, so I'm glad it seems to be having a moment, or at the very least, a bump in popularity as the old stalwarts step aside (or are pushed) for the next generations. The author offers an insider's view into the complicated web of relationships between players, coaches, the media and the fans. I was rooting for Carrie Soto, but I also pitied her; what you wish for isn't alway what it seems. I recommend this, especially for tennis players or fans.

Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again! I read this book in one sitting on a flight and absolutely loved it. The best part for me was seeing the relationship between her father and Carrie throughout her personal life and coaching career. You really feel like you have watched Carrie her whole life and see her ups and downs. You wanted to root for Carrie in parts of the book and root against her based on her behavior. I would recommend this book to mainstream and EL Spanish speaking students especially if they like sports.

Carrie Soto has only ever wanted to be the world's greatest tennis player, and everything seems to be standing in her way. Losing her mother at a young age and having to overcome so many obstacles has hardened her into ruthlessness on and off the court, in spite of her father's unparalleled coaching and his love for her. The other players and the sports commentators seem to enjoy criticizing her and calling her all sorts of unkind names. When an injury forces Carrie to retire after setting multiple records and being number one in women's tennis, she thinks it's over, until the day when Nicki Chan ties her record for most Slam wins. Carrie comes out of retirement and asks her father to coach her once again. She also begins training with her old flame and fellow tennis player Bowe Huntley. While fighting for her records, Carrie begins to see that maybe the most important things in life aren't tied to being the greatest player of all time.

I enjoyed this book overall. I had a hard time with Carrie at first because she just seemed like another self-absorbed athlete who didn't care about anyone except herself. The most beautiful thing about this book is how her character changes and she opens herself up to caring for and loving others, as well as embracing who she is, faults and all. I liked the straightforward writing style, which seemed to bring Carrie and her father to life through the pages. I did notice a few inaccuracies regarding tennis, even though I don't know a great deal about the game. I also tried to understand the Spanish being spoken, but I would have liked more context clues or translation. I didn't care for the large amount of profanity used throughout and I was offended by it, though I know I'm in the minority. It became easier for me to sympathize with Carrie as the story went on, and I ended up rooting for her to succeed in spite of everything she went through. I am glad the sexism in sports and the media was addressed so accurately and so well. Even though great positive strides have been made, there is still more to do. The contrast between the hopelessness and injustice I felt at the beginning of the story started changing about halfway through and I began to really get into the story. There was so much hope springing from the narrative by the end that I was thoroughly satisfied with the way everything ended.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

You will always get a solid story from TJR. She is a phenomenal author and as a high school athlete I enjoyed this story.
But it is A LOT of tennis, a game I don’t know much about.
Her characters were spot on as usual though.
Carrie is a bit of a love hate heroine but I adored how the book ending. It hit home (no pun intended)

I still love #daisyjonesandthesix the absolute best of this “quartet” of books. I am thriller to have read them all though, each bring something to the table.

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid is my favorite book of the year so far! This story kept me mesmerized from the very first page to the last, I loved it. The funniest part about me enjoying this book so much is that I am clueless when it comes to tennis, I've done a cardio tennis class once and that was not playing at all, it was running laps because I missed the ball so much! The writing is vivid in details, I felt like I was in the stands at the tennis matches, I was part of the story. This is the story of Carrie Soto, think the best tennis player ever. Carrie would never be considered the nicest person you would encounter, but her tennis game was second to none, that is until it suddenly is after she goes into retirement. Based on Carrie's attitude and demeanor, there is no way she is going to let this slide and back she comes to defend her record at the age of 37. I would highly recommend this book, even if tennis isn't your thing. I have read other books by TJR and enjoyed them, but none nearly as much as this one.