Another amazing novel from the author of Daisy Jones and the Six.

I absolutely love this author's work, she writes her characters with so much personality that they really feel real to the reader. and this is no exception.

Wow. Carrie Soto is Back is a tour-de-force from beginning to end. It reads at the speed of an ace shot, switches like a perfect volley and lands the plot as cleanly as a winning slice.

I love watching tennis. My partner plays regularly and we've been lucky to attend Wimbledon together. With the tennis knowledge I have, I couldn't put this book down. I could follow the technical points, the shot descriptions, the drills and scoring. I'm not sure someone without an interest in tennis would get on with it as well.

However, building around the courts is the most beautiful human story of understanding oneself, our ambitions and limits. Of family, of love and sacrifice, drive and acceptance. So if you do find yourself zoning out a little on the tennis side, stick with this book.

I finished it in one sitting, couldn't put it down - Carrie's drive and determination had me keeping up with her until the final page. Final score? Love.

Absolutely loved this book and taylor Jenkins Reid books. Find her books really easy to read and follow and get your emotions going too

Another fabulous web of a tale from Reid. I loved Carrie’s determination and also as always the humanity that runs deep.

I did not think that Daisy Jones could be topped. It's one of my top 10 books of all time but this book, wow!!! Tennis my most favourite of sports combined with story telling and characters of such quality make this an absolutely brilliant read. It also made me cry more than once which is I think a first for me. I'm a bit bereft now it's over.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

As both a Jenkins-Reid fan and a Wimbledon fan this book was definitely one for me. Having been introduced to Carrie in a previous book I had a preconceived idea of who she was and what she stood for. However, I was wrong as Carrie’s true nature and her determination to be successful are very impressive. Really enjoyed this.

Another victory for Jenkins Reid in my opinion.

Another hit from the Taylor Jenkins Reid multiverse! Carrie Soto is a strong and fierce main character, and it is the depth in Soto's story and history which really gets you hooked and makes this more than just a book about tennis. I had no interest in tennis prior to reading this, I just know that no matter what it's about, if it's a book by TJR, I will love it. I can't wait to see what TJR writes next.

The way Taylor Jenkins Reid writes is like creating the most realistic fictional universe and I can't get enough

The story itself isn't 4 stars, I'm giving the 4 for creating an obnoxious main character who had the ability to get under my skin. Carrie Soto is a heartless character who shows no feelings whatsoever for anyone else until the last few pages of the book, where she shows grief for a moment. But Taylor has such skill to write a driven character like Carrie so cannot applaud her more for that.
The story itself- I feel like you have to have a small amount of interest or knowledge of tennis to follow the match write ups because there is a lot of them. The relationships and family dynamics are pretty much 50/50 to the tennis matches so.....yes, it's kinda tennis heavy, but I do like tennis so I was ok with it.
I think this is different to the previous book I had read (Evelyn Hugo) by Reid but was still brilliant.

Yet another Taylor Jenkins Reid book that is a complete corker. Her work is so readable, you can immerse yourself so easily in her writing. This Time joining the tennis World. You don't need to be a tennis fan to enjoy it at all, TJR can lure you in with a flick of her pen

Carrie Soto Is Back marks Taylor Jenkins Reid's final book in her 'famous four' series. While it stands as a standalone novel, if you have read Reid's previous books, you will definitely recognise Carrie Soto from Malibu Rising, along with mentions of characters from previous books, including Mick Riva and Daisy Jones.

Carrie Soto Is Back follows the story of Carrie Soto, a former retired tennis star who strives to reclaim her former glory on the court and reclaim her title. I wasn't expecting to love a book about tennis as much as I did, but I learnt more about the sport whilst also enjoying Reid's usual incorporation of emotional depth, a strong plot and complex relationships.

From Malibu Rising, I automatically despised Carrie Soto, so naturally I was incredibly intrigued when Taylor Jenkins Reid chose Carrie Soto as her protagonist for this novel. Truthfully, at the start of the book, Carrie Soto was arrogant, frustrating and lacked emotional depth, but she grew so much throughout the book that she became one of my favourite protagonists of all of Reid's books.

The parts that stood out in this book for me was the heart-warming portrayal of the father-daughter relationship between Carrie and Javier. Whilst most of Taylor Jenkins Reid's books incorporate romantic love, this book also incorporated familial love, and I adored the bond between the two. Furthermore, I adored Reid's incorporation of Spanish, adding a layer of authenticity and culture to the book, and enriched the reading experience for a Spanish speaker like myself.

I felt that Carrie Soto Is Back had a slightly different writing style (in a positive way!) and feel to the other books in the series, and I much preferred it to Malibu Rising (but it won't beat Seven Husbands or Daisy Jones for me!). If you're a fan of Reid's previous works or enjoy stories with strong character development, this book is definitely worth picking up.

Yet another great book by this author. It is written so well. I loved the character of Carrie. The author has created a wonderful world that feels real once again.
I loved the father daughter relationship in this book

I adored Carrie's brief appearance in Malibu Rising and I knew I could not wait for her book. I loved reading about a successful female athlete who is so proud of her success and is not there to be shamed.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of my favorite authors..I will literally read anything she writes. This books is ALL ABOUT tennis, which I know nothing about, but TJR made it interesting and super fun just like always. I loved the relationship Carrie had with her dad, and of course how passionate she was about tennis and being the very best.

Carrie Soto is Back is perfect for tennis fanatics. The main character, Carrie, though not the most likeable, is certainly driven to succeed. I found it very interesting to see the ways in which someone can enjoy a book even when they find it difficult to gel with the protagonist. I'm personally not a tennis fan, and perhaps I underestimated how much this book would revolve around the technicalities of the sport, but I did enjoy watching Carrie as she comes out of retirement to reclaim her record.
I enjoyed how TJR explored the idea of a successful and driven woman being labelled 'unlikeable' - what is it about these qualities that deter us from these women, why do we demand softness from our female characters? Carrie's ability to use others' injuries to her advantage and the absolute and cold need to succeed are enough to make us wary of her, but it is impossible not to admire her drive and deep determination. Yearning for success in a male dominated world is not to be taken lightly, and Carrie's blood flowed with this one purpose; success.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes. However I didn't particularly care for the amount of tennis that took place.

Even though I am not a tennis fan I really enjoyed Carries story. She was a major tennis star, retired and then came back to defend her record from a young ambitious player. The story gives a great insight into the mind of a champion, how their relationships work and how they see themselves in the world.
Taylor Jenkins Reid doesn't ever disappoint and this book is no different. I loved this.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for granting me an advance copy

TJR has done it again. As a lover of tennis I was so excited she'd written a book with Carrie being a (retired/coming out of retirement) tennis player and I just loved this book! Defo recommend. Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the eARC

I know next to nothing about Tennis and I still loved this book! Carrie is a wonderful character and you can see some of Evelyn in her and the desire to be the best of the best. While an easy read it’s an emotional roller coaster from the start and you are gunning for Soto right from the start!

It is a powerful story about the love between a father and daughter. I enjoyed this despite not being a sports fan (I did worry I wouldn't because I don't have much tennis knowledge).

Compared to some of TJRs other historical fictions like Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones I felt this was quite rushed. The earlier years of Soto's life seemed to not get much time such as her 20s. Things were mentioned but not explored.

I love being given the opportunity to update our school library which is a unique space for both senior students and staff to access high quality literature. This is definitely a must-buy. It kept me absolutely gripped from cover to cover and is exactly the kind of read that just flies off the shelves. It has exactly the right combination of credible characters and a compelling plot thatI just could not put down. This is a great read that I couldn't stop thinking about and it made for a hugely satisfying read. I'm definitely going to order a copy and think it will immediately become a popular addition to our fiction shelves. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.