I loved this book so much and perfect time to share this with #wimbeldon.
@tjenkinsreid has a way that just completely engulfs me in a story. Once I open one of her books I just cannot stop. I don’t know another fiction writer out there that writes characters that you believe are real and she does it again with Carrie Soto. I love Carrie. She is raw. She is flawed. She is unfiltered and unapologetic and above all she is real, and I simply adored her father.
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I also love the way Reid writes these worlds and weaves her previous books together with little Easter eggs. I absolutely loved this one.
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Get this book on your list now for August 30th!
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Huge thank you to #ballantinebooks and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I alway enjoy Taylor Jenkins Reid and her newest is no disappointment. A powerful female athlete not afraid to go for it, yes please! This is a book about strength, grit, determination and about change and strength of family. Keeping your eye on the prize has its cost and being number one is lonely. Even if you know nothing about tennis the fast pace of this book will keep you engaged.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is back, y'all and she is FIERCE!
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It seems to be my theme when I get a new TJR book that I head to the beach and I don't leave until the book is read. I read Carrie Soto is Back essentially in one sitting today.
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I was enthralled with the character of Carrie, pro-tennis player whose determination to win at all costs has cost her popularity and relationships in her years.
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The story starts with Carrie's father, tennis pro Javier "the jaguar" Soto. As her coach, this dynamic duo is unstoppable and Carrie quickly rises to the top, smashes records and all competition.
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When a new up-and-coming- tennis star threatens to take Carrie's world record title away, it's time for Carrie to come out of retirement and defend the title. Can this ruthless player take it all? Is the b*tch back, as they say?
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I love Carrie's relationship with her father and both he and some of the supporting characters had me just as invested as I was in Carrie's story. This one will be an instant hit for readers-that's for sure. Thank you to NetGalley and to PRH for both the digital and physical ARC.

I loved the last book this author did and this one didn’t disappoint. Definitely had all the elements I was looking for in a book. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone
She is the best

My first book from Taylor Jenkins Reid and won't be my last. This was a good read and really enjoyed this from start to finish. I will read more of her books.

4/5

Renowned athlete Carrie Soto quickly surpassed the masses to become one of the world's most legendary tennis players. Aided by her cutthroat attitude, her passionate coach of a father, and her willingness to win no matter the cost, she broke nearly every record and managed to collect twenty Grand Slam titles in her time. Six years after her retirement from tennis, an upfront spot in the stands at the 1994 U.S open to her record's demise compels Carrie to come out of retirement and reclaim what was taken. This tremendous decision will have Carrie relying on her father to coach her again and pair her up with the very person to whom she almost gave her heart. One final season to win or lose, and make her mark on the world for a final time.

Author Taylor Jenkins Reid returns with Carrie Soto is Back, a relentless and immersive portrayal of a female athlete's legendary tennis career. First introduced to Carrie Soto back in Malibu Rising, I could not imagine Reid’s next book would center around her, yet I was all the more excited having learned so. Carrie Soto is the high-stakes entertaining read I needed for the summer, full of all the twists and intricate relationships I've come to expect from its author. Not only is this novel comprised of all things tennis, but a touching father-daughter relationship over the years, and an assessment of the media’s treatment of women in sports. Carrie herself is an easy character to fall in love with, wonderfully vicious, and determined to claim every victory. Her journey took hold of me right at the beginning, with the decisive introductory chapter of a retired Carrie witnessing the downfall of her legacy and deciding to take action. From that moment on, I was here for every upswing and countermove on her path to reclaiming her title. In standard fashion, Reid has created a heroine that is uncompromising, but in different ways from those of her previous novels. I really appreciated reading about Carrie’s dedication to succeed and the sacrifices required in order to make it to the top as a world champion. Reid does an incredible job with the setup and payoff here, especially regarding the initial and final chapters of the story. The mirroring of those two moments was equally gratifying as it was vindicating on my part of having called it from the very start. Tennis may not be my forte, but this novel certainly makes you feel a part of the game. Taylor Jenkins Reid has become a staple author for many, and Carrie Soto is Back is her next unapologetically fierce read to devour.

An absolutely fabulous read, one of my favorites of the year so far. Reid has an uncanny ability to write with effortless, breezy charm that makes reading her books so easy and delightful, even when the subject matter is not something you think you care about. I don’t know anything about tennis, but since I finished this book all I wanna do is watch or play tennis. She makes you believe in the characters and the stories all while giving you prose that is effortless, ethereal, and genuinely emotional. I can’t wait to read my next book by this author, I just know it will be as good as this one.

Taylor Jenkins Reid has a gift for making characters so real that I wish I could look them up in Wikipedia and watch footage of them on YouTube. Carrie Soto is another great character. I’ve read reviews that said that this book is all tennis—it is, so keep that in mind. Despite having absolutely no interest in sports, I was captivated with every tennis match. That’s where all the drama is…is she going to win this one? You just never know.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for this review.

This is one of my favorite reads this year. TJR envelopes you in Carrie Sotos world. I honestly felt like I was at the games with her.

Absolutely, truly stunning. TJR is a must-read author who tugs at your heartstrings at every turn. This book had me laughing out loud on one page and then sobbing the next. The way she writes familial connections is so incredibly heartwarming and true. Thank you so much NetGalley for this early preview, I cannot wait for the world to meet Carrie Soto!

2.5 stars, with the admission that maybe sports books are just not my jam? I think even if you enjoy Taylor Jenkins Reid's other books (I really liked Daisy Jones and Evelyn Hugo - was not huge fan of Malibu Rising) this one is a departure in structure. There is a lot of tennis. Like, a lot. Like... just too much. And tennis being a solo sport, there is a lot of solo time with Carrie. Sure, there is some time with the supporting characters, but SO MUCH OF THIS BOOK is Carrie playing tennis, thinking about playing tennis, watching others play tennis, just in her head thinking about being the best at tennis. The plot is fairly predictable and just... not that interesting? I kept reading because TJR's writing is certainly readable, but I was relieved when it was over and I didn't have to read about yet another tennis match.

This will be my top book of the year, HANDS DOWN. TJR has done it again. She has sucked me in with a dynamic female lead. Carrie Soto is one bad-ass-bitch and I LOVED HER SO MUCH. I loved her character arc . I found myself holding my breath through each tennis match (and I honestly know nothing about tennis). I loved her nods to previous characters and books. This book had my sobbing crocodile tears and also smiling ear to ear. For me, it is in the sweet spot of interesting plot with dynamite characters.

I loved this book! Taylor Jenkins Reid kills it again, and did such an amazing job on this story. I was so emotionally invested in Carrie Soto, and had actual tears streaming down my face as she was dealing with her grief and her successes. Javier Soto has my whole heart.

Taylor does it again! I'm always so obsessed with the characters she writes. The characters aren't always someone you want to like or root for but I always have to keep reading to know what happens to them. Carrie Soto is Back is an absolute must read. Even if you don't know the game of tennis, Taylor does a great job of explaning all the terms. I always feel like I'm apart of Taylor's books, always so invested in the characters and storyline.
I absolutely loved reading about Carrie's father and their whole back story leading up to Carrie's Tennis career.
A must read!

I know nothing about tennis. I can’t say I like nor dislike it, but it’s never been on my radar, ever. But Carrie Soto made me want to go pick up a racket. I loved this TJR novel so much. The characters, the development, and the story line itself were so well written (not surprising since this author is awesome). This felt so full of emotions and raw that I felt really engrossed while reading it. Totally recommend this to anyone - tennis fan or not, I loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley & Random House for this Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review. My reviews can be seen on my IG @pickraisaaa as well as my Goodreads profile.

Another amazing story by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This story had so much love and heart that id radiated off the page. I finished this book in record time because I could not put it down. Just an amazing story of family and determination.

CARRIE SOTO IS BACK was of course on the top of my wish lists here on NetGalley, because who doesn't love Taylor Jenkins Reid. Her character development is always excellent, and she is a master at writing complex women who rise -above and against- and are unapologetic about success and their accomplishments. These are always interesting, fun women to root for as a reader, and Carrie Soto is no exception.
While I couldn't help but love Carrie, and her father Javier, and felt invested in her comeback to tennis, this was for me my least favorite of her books. The emotional pull of DAISY JONES wasn't in this for me. The complex women's fiction masterpiece (IMHO) of SEVEN HUSBANDS was not in this book. Maybe it was how few characters there were in this novel (unlike the complicated family tree of MALIBU RISING) or most likely it was just how much tennis there was in the book, but I didn't connect to the story the way I wanted to. Highlights with this novel include the searing spotlight on the sexism female athletes live with, the refreshing inclusion of Spanish phrases and words shared between father and daughter, and the relationship between Carrie and her ultimate rival, Nikki Chan. The scenes between these two rivals are shaped by their respect for each other's talent and their love of the game, and I found this dynamic to feel very fresh and authentic.
Maybe what feels like weaknesses for this book for me was a result of timing. We've just seen Will Smith in King Richard. We've just read Liane Moriarty's APPLES NEVER FALL (I like Carrie better) so maybe its just too much tennis.
3 and a 1/2 but marking 4

5 Bright Shiny Stars.
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I seldom give them out but I loved everything about this book. The story line. The flawed characters. The thrill of competition.
TJR just gets better and better.

THIS BOOK!!! Carrie Soto Is Back

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m unsure if this is in the final book but the ARC started with a letter from the SVP and Editor-in-Chief saying how Carrie is her favorite of all of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s characters Carrie is her favorite. That is an incredibly high compliment to start a book on! And while Evelyn may always be my favorite Carrie is coming in at a VERY CLOSE second.

Carrie Soto is the GOAT of tennis. Not just womens tennis but tennis all around. This book follows her training, her rise to the top, the end of her career, and her comeback.

But it is soooo much more than just a fictional athletes story. There is a major father/daughter relationship that is complicated and deep. There is so much growth from all characters. Carrie really has to take an inward look at herself to figure out who she is with tennis and who she is without it.

It’s just all around so so good! I know nothing about tennis and i was so captivated. I got major Venus and Serena vibes from this story. I also would say for anyone who was an athlete in college this book would be interesting to them.

I was so curious about how TJR was going to make Carrie Soto a likable character after Malibu Rising. I also had some serious concerns after seeing the cover. That being said, this book was a home run for me. It took me a few tries of picking it up to get over the *very* detailed tennis talk but luckily I’ve always enjoyed the game so it didn’t complicate my understanding of the book. This book was loads of fun and had just the right amount of high highs and low lows to keep me invested in the characters. More than anything else though, I loved this book because it surprised and delighted me all the way to the very end.