Apologies for the late write-up! I'm a huge fan of TJR's writing and Carrie Soto did not disappoint. As a person whose tennis knowledge is limited to watching Wimbledon on TV, I felt I was in there with the sporting drama, every stroke and hit of it. The romance played alongside so beautifully as well - there's a nostalgic bittersweet edge that Taylor captures and evokes so well. Loved this one.

I’ve only read one other TJR book and that was Daisy Jones and the Six, a full immersive world of a rock band. This time we’re in the world of competitive tennis and this book is a grand slam.

I’m a bit of a Wimbledon fan and grew up near Queens Club so had to endure traffic jams on my way home from school every June. That being said if you’re not into Tennis this story will still probably be enjoyable.

We follow Carrie Soto: ambitious, focused, and takes no crow from everyone. She retired from Tennis but someone is about to outdo her record and she can’t let them take it. So she’s back for one final showdown and to defend her record.

What we see on the page is an exploration of ambition and perfectionism. When is it too much? When have you sacrificed too much for it? When is it time to close a chapter and move on?

Our main protagonist isn’t the most likeable person but this book made me tense, angry for her and it made me cry. It was a rollercoaster!

Time to work my way through some more TJRs!

TJR does it again! Her writing style is really captivating and suspenseful. Although I’m not a fan of tennis myself and have very little knowledge of the rules, I’m very happy TJR makes the story accessible for her readers and not a hinderance. Gets a bit slow paced at times but she’s able to counterbalance it with mixed media and her character building.

Did I ever think I would be reading a book about Tennis? And actually enjoying it? No. I didn't. I am pretty sure TJR could write a book about paint drying and I would still rant and rave about it.

Carrie ended up being such a likeable character with SO MANY layers to her that were unravelled so well as the book went on. She progressed and developed in such a way that I feel I have never seen done in a book before. She is a woman that vows to never be anyone but herself and unapologetically so. She is the woman that literature needs.

I love that TJR delved into how woman are portrayed in the media, especially in the sporting world. It was such a good insight into how differently the successes of woman and men are looked at. Talk about double standards. Also, the relationship between Carrie and her father. UGH it was just truly a beautiful read.

I cannot believe this book is fiction. It truly felt so real and I will not take anyone saying that characters such as Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones, and now Carrie Soto are not real. They are real and they will always hold a special place in my heart.

The TJR universe never misses. Carrie was very typical of Reid's female protagonists - she was feisty, passionate and motivated, if a little messy along the way. The storyline with her father and the development of their relationship was beautiful, and the romance made me laugh. Now get me some tennis shoes, I've got some training to do!

I've loved Taylor Jenkins Reid since coming across Daisy Jones and the Six not long after it was published, but I was a little disappointed by Malibu Rising and put off reading Carrie Soto for a while as a result. I needn't have worried - this is a spectacular return to form, and even for me, someone who barely even knows the rules of tennis, it was gripping in its descriptions of the sport. Carrie herself was a wonderfully realised character, complex and flawed in a way that could make her deeply unlikeable but instead (to me, at any rate) just made her more interesting. Made me very excited to read Atmosphere this year!

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.