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A review by jess_esa
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Mourning the Carrie/Nicki tennis lesbian romance we could have had. Like, really? That last tennis match would have been SO hot.
But alas.
I didn’t find this as compelling or well-written as EH or DJ but I was invested enough to finish it.
Things were rarely left to breathe and I feel like every feeling or moment of character growth was over explained to the point it was cringe. The dialogue was kind of forced, seemingly into a tennis back and forth style? Constant quips, and it just never left any room for character growth or depth.
Also why are blueberry smoothies and raw almonds the only thing she ever eats?
Javier and Carrie’s relationship was the most compelling aspect about this book, I found myself very fond of him. I also really enjoyed learning so much about tennis, as someone who came in knowing nothing. I could honestly see myself watching a game after reading this book which is amazing.
So yeah mixed feelings, but I’m glad I read it.
But alas.
I didn’t find this as compelling or well-written as EH or DJ but I was invested enough to finish it.
Things were rarely left to breathe and I feel like every feeling or moment of character growth was over explained to the point it was cringe. The dialogue was kind of forced, seemingly into a tennis back and forth style? Constant quips, and it just never left any room for character growth or depth.
Also why are blueberry smoothies and raw almonds the only thing she ever eats?
Javier and Carrie’s relationship was the most compelling aspect about this book, I found myself very fond of him. I also really enjoyed learning so much about tennis, as someone who came in knowing nothing. I could honestly see myself watching a game after reading this book which is amazing.
So yeah mixed feelings, but I’m glad I read it.