Jenkins Reid has been sticking to this path of books almost laser-focused in on their subject, but Carrie Soto feels like nothing the author has done before. Putting us directly in the head of a character briefly mentioned in Jenkins' Reid previous novel, the affair partner of the main character's husband, loyal readers are already predisposed not to like Soto. And truly, Soto is, by most measures, unlikable - she's hyper-driven, hyper-focused, rude. But because we're so close in her head the entire time, the humanity shines through and her drive is the engine of this book. Without even realizing it, you're just as engrossed in the outcome of Soto's matches as she is, and all of her setbacks and accomplishments feel like your own. This is a deeply powerful character study that can only shine in the hands of Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I'm gonna be honest, I could not get through this. Too much sport and not enough characters I cared about. Not even TJR could get me through this, and I heard the ending was corny, so I could barely trick myself into enjoying it. I'm sorry!! DNF

I’m not gonna lie, I had some trouble getting into this one. But by the end I was all in and felt very connected with Carrie! Perfect for the tennis lover in your life.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of my favorite authors of all time. It was an amazing closure for her Evelyn Hugo universe. Carrie Soto, you'll always be famous!

This was not one of my favorites even though I am a tennis player, myself. I think it was just a bit too much tennis!

Loved it. As always with TJR. I love the connection to Malibu Rising, and found myself flipping through that book while reading Carrie Soto for more details about Carrie. I love that Carrie is a complicated protagonist, although I wish the book was longer! I could have read for at least a hundred more pages.

This was a DNF for me but I might go back to it and try again in the future. The start was a bit slow and I couldn’t get into the story.

I really liked this book, although it was my least favorite TJR to date. I found this one a bit slower to get into, as her books normally suck me in immediately. By about 60% in though I was fully invested. I do agree with some of the criticism though that the excessive untranslated spanish is not really needed nor does it add value to the story, especially considering the author is a white lady.

TJR can do no wrong. truly. She has such a capability when it comes to writing.

I enjoyed this story and I am so happy I had the chance to read it!!!!! I cant wait for more.

Taylor Jenkins Reid can do no wrong in my book. This book was fantastic. I loved the father / daughter dynamic and even recommended the book to my dad so he could enjoy it with me. It was a little technical on the tennis portion, but I didn't find it to be too off putting.

This book was so gripping and in true Taylor Jenkins Reid fashion, kept me engaged the whole time. I loved the thread of tennis and ambition throughout the book and the explorations of identity and sexism in the athletic sphere. Taylor Jenkins Reid writes even the toughest topics with grace and this one won't leave me any time soon.

although i'm not particularly entertained by sports, taylor jenkins reid made the concept entirely engaging and riveting. TJR is one of my favorite authors and like always, she seriously killed it with this book. carrie's development as the book was such a great sight to see. thank you to netgalley for the arc

I have tried reading this several times and cannot get into this one. Shocked as I love her other books. Sorry

This is just perfection. I love Taylor Jenkins Reid and this is just another book I can add to my list of books by her that I love. TJR writes in a way where you can connect with the characters based on who they are or what they do. she makes them seem so real and so human. I was worries about this book because I didn't really like Carrie Soto when she appeared in Malibu Rising (because of reasons, YKIYK) but now I get it. I get her, I understand and it all makes sense. TJR is a fabulous writer and I loved this. Well done again.

This book! I knew I was going to like “Carrie Soto is Back” but it not expecting to love it as much as I do. Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again!

Yes, Carrie is a hard character to like at first but by the end you can’t help but love her and her fight. I also don’t remember a novel that made me cry but this one had me sobbing. I can’t recommend this book enough!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for my digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

There is no fictional world I rather be in than Taylor Jenkins Reid’s. The intertwining of her stories through different decades is my friggin catnip. I’m so obsessed with every word she carefully crafts into a sentence. Brilliant.

A amazing book, full of love, passion, strong women's and Father-Daugther relationship that will make you cry. Carrie Soto in my heart.

Taylor Jenkins Reid does not disappoint! As someone who isn't particularly a fan of tennis, I was unsure at first if this would be my kind of book. It definitely was!! Carrie wasn't always likable, but I could help but cheer for her. Her dad was a great character too. I will continue to always read Taylor's new releases.

I've read Taylor Jenkins Reid's Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & the Six, and Malibu Rising, and as in the letter from the editor at the beginning of Carrie Soto is Back, of all the female leads, Carrie Soto is my favorite. TJR has a way of writing famous women as relatable women. She explores all of their nuances, secrets, desires.

Carrie is an amazing character, who is actually introduced to us (briefly) in Malibu Rising. She is a tennis player of the 70s and 80s and unabashedly wants to be the greatest of all time. Carrie is so incredibly driven and unrelenting, but also guarded. Men (and others) call her a b*tch.

This book explores so many themes -- father-daughter relationships, how strong women are portrayed and received in popular culture, driving toward a goal, fame and sportsmanship.

As someone who has had to be focused in her career and made a childhood goal a reality, Carrie is particularly relatable. I LOVED her relationship with her father, Gwen, and even rival Nicki Chan.

I think Carrie Soto just bested Evelyn Hugo as my favorite TJR novel. She's probably proud of that.

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for my free ARC.

Once again, this author does a phenomenal job with characters. Carrie wasn't the most likeable person but as a reader, I was still rooting for her. And even though this is a fully immersive story about tennis, it was so interesting reading about the grueling training, sexism in sports, women athletes, etc. And I loved the relationships Carrie had in her life and how she grew as a person. My only negative is it took me a little to get invested in the story. I was a little bored at the beginning and wondering if this book was for me.