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Carrie Soto Is Back
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“And I wonder for a moment why I have spent all my time worried about losing things when there is so much here.”
Carrie Soto is unlikable as a person and TJR does a great job of this, which is the difference between a plain annoying character, and one whose growth you’re invested in who repeatedly frustrates you. This was my least favorite of TJR’s universe however, probably because I cannot relate to the characters in this book. I was much more invested in Javier Soto.The most emotional part of the book for me was when he passed. I do feel enough time was spent with him that reader develops an attachment to him and so the death hurts more. The part I felt the most love for Carrie was during this time, when she was about to achieve her dream, their dream, without him there to see it. I feel TJR writes grief very well.
“This is the tiniest beginning of a terrible, beautiful life.”
Carrie Soto is unlikable as a person and TJR does a great job of this, which is the difference between a plain annoying character, and one whose growth you’re invested in who repeatedly frustrates you. This was my least favorite of TJR’s universe however, probably because I cannot relate to the characters in this book. I was much more invested in Javier Soto.
“This is the tiniest beginning of a terrible, beautiful life.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent