Reviews

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

dururum's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

becciee's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

gillianw's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 stars

Wow, this was fantastic! I haven’t read any of TJR’s books prior to this, although I’ve certainly seen them everywhere, but I will definitely seek out more of them if they are as good as this. I loved Carrie, even when I didn’t like her that much, and could appreciate how closely her experience likely aligns with the real life experiences of female athletes who are forced to balance drive and a killer instinct with being approachable and likeable.

A thoroughly enjoyable page turner.

lisakerd's review against another edition

3.0

Eh, I’m not into tennis—but of course I was gonna read the latest Taylor Jenkins Reid book!

zaineylaney's review against another edition

5.0

✨Carries had retired from tennis due to a knee injury, but she returns when her records threaten to be broken.

honeyb33's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

i really love the way TJR writes characters, i feel like i say that every time i read one of her books but it’s true! i always feel like i’m reading about real people. i loved each character and really loved the dynamic between carrie and her dad, and with bowe. also learned a little about tennis which i enjoyed :) 

baeofnipels's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Reid knows how to write a book. does she write literature? no. but she writes stories that are compelling and gripping. she invests you into her characters. my heart was racing a lot of the time, bc she created the tension of watching a competition unfold. you can see how the other three books in this universe enabled her to write this zinger - she has developed an immense capacity for creating complex characters. that being said, there were weak points - using media snippets to bridge together the plot felt lazy - like in malibu rising, the plot twist in this book wasn’t as jarring as seven husbands and daisy jones (honestly, not even sure what the plot twist was in this one. though i can guess, but it was that mellow). overall, i’m happy i read this book and i am sad it’s over. i hope she brings us something new soon! 

emaana's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

est15's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

4.0

read_and_crochet's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0