Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel

Taylor Jenkins Reid
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INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction

Named one of the best books of 2022 by The Globe and Mail Winnipeg Free Press Daily Hive TIME NPR Glamour • Business Insider PopSugar Reader's Digest Amazon


"Don't worry if you're not big on sports stories; this is, ultimately, a heart-filled novel about an iconic and persevering father and daughter." TIME

"Gorgeous. . . . The kind of sharp, smart, potent book you have to set aside every few pages just to catch your breath. . . . I'll take a piece of Carrie Soto forward with me in life and be a little better for it." —Emily Henry

"I felt [a] thrill on every single page." —Carley Fortune

"An absolute ace of a story, Carrie Soto Is Back is packed with riveting rivalries, electric play-by-plays and a father-daughter-duo that can't be beat. Whether you love tennis or know nothing about it, you'll adore Reid's most exhilarating and poignant novel yet." Winnipeg Free Press

"Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest is set in the world of the tennis elite, following a ruthless former champion who—after losing her record to a rising star—decides to come out of retirement at 37 in order to reclaim her title. It's seriously inspiring, and it's best enjoyed on the beach while doing no physical activity whatsoever." Cosmopolitan

"An epic story about bravery, endurance, but also the power of vulnerability." —BuzzFeed

"An epic comeback story. . . . [Reid] underscores the challenges and complications that come with being the best of the best." —TIME

"[This] impactful story is about ambition and drive and what it means to be a woman who wants it all while the world is watching. . . . Reid's latest does not disappoint." —BuzzFeed

"One of the most hyped books of the year. . . . The powerful and inspiring story of the titular character, who briefly appeared in her 2021 novel Malibu Rising. . . . We have nothing but love-love for this book." —E! News

"This novel will grab you. You'll tear through blow-by-blow descriptions of championship matches on some of the most famous tennis courts in the world. . . . Entrancing. . . . The perfect novel to close out your summer." —The Washington Post

"In her latest must-read novel, Reid artfully weaves narratives of self-doubt, parental expectations, smoldering romance and the heavy price of sacrificing it all for athletic greatness. . . . This should make your list of the most-anticipated books of 2022." Reader's Digest (Editor’s Pick)

"Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again. . . . Women protagonists don't need delicate treatment, and Reid's rendition of Carrie Soto is a breath of fresh air—not unlike her previous characters Daisy Jones and Evelyn Hugo. Charming and invigorating, Carrie Soto Is Back was an absolutely delightful and inspiring read." —Glamour

"Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again with her powerful new novel." —Hello!

"Entertaining and enjoyable." —The Guardian

"This novel will sweep you off your feet, and also make you root for Carrie every step of the way." —HuffPost UK

"A bighearted, glamorous read. . . . Frank, funny and emotional." —Marie Claire

"Taylor Jenkins Reid [is] a master of celebrity storytelling. . . . Reid is so good at underscoring [tennis] with clear characterization and urgent storytelling that the sports stuff never feels overbearing. . . . Her characteristic lively style keeps the writing light and propulsive even when the themes are heavy. At the heart of it all is Carrie and her father's relationship, a delicate dance of steely determination and tenderness that observes parenting flaws without ever vilifying. This is some of Reid's best writing: focused, colourful and compassionate." —iNews

"Reid writes about the game with suspense, transforming a tennis match into a page-turner even for readers who don't care about sports. . . . Reid has scored another victory and created another memorable heroine with Carrie Soto, a brash, often unlikable character whose complexity makes her leap off the page. . . . Readers will root for her both on and off the court. A compulsively readable look at female ambition." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Reid has written another knockout of a book." Library Journal (starred review)

"Reid captures the excitement of elite sports in her descriptions of Carrie's games, as well as the struggle that women athletes face when their ambition and confidence is 'too much.' But the most affecting moments are when Carrie lets her guard down and shows the woman behind the myth. . . . It's another triumph for bestselling author Reid, and her growing number of fans will be thrilled to see cameo appearances from characters from her earlier books. . . . Reid's previous works . . . have been phenomenal hits, so expect no less from her latest." Booklist (starred review)

"Another ace by Taylor Jenkins Reid, straight to the baseline! . . . An immersive delight." —Emma Straub

"A portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned." —Erin Kelly

"An exhilarating, immersive and gripping ode to the gost of greatness, this is Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet. Carrie Soto is an icon for the ages. Five stars, ten out of ten, an A+ and more from me!" —Laura Jane Williams

"Carrie Soto Is Back is a thrilling, joyful smash hit of a book, and Taylor Jenkins Reid is a writer at the absolute top of her game. You will fall in love with Carrie." —Beth O'Leary

"Just like Carrie Soto, it's such a thrill to watch Taylor Jenkins Reid get better and better. . . . She uses fame to illuminate the battles every woman has to fight—and in doing so, makes the reader feel powerful, too." —Caroline O'Donoghue

"Addictive, fun and heartwarming. You will never want to leave Carrie Soto." —Fearne Cotton

Overall rating: 4.625 / 5 from 104 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Carrie Soto Is Back is a powerful novel about a legendary athlete's comeback, praised for its emotional depth and well-loved characters.

Summary topics

  • Character Development: 19%
  • Overall Book Quality: 37%

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Review highlights

  • "Amazing book of fiction with thoughtful characters and insight into the sport of tennis."Malc
  • "Sports, a meaningful father-daughter relationship and so much more to love about this book."Nicole
  • "Loved the characters too and the character development!"Erika

Reviews

Reid Wins With Soto’s Return

"This is a fantastic book. The writing is strong and the amount of research that must have gone into creating Soto’s world is evident. The characters in the novel are unique and distinctive and Reid made me care about them all. Carrie Soto’s flaws, determination, and arc of growth created a powerful narrative that will stick with me long after reading the final page."

Tammi C. (5/5)

Amazing Book

"This book is one of my all time favourites of TJR. I have read almost every one of her novels and was a little skeptical of this one because I disliked Carrie’s character in Malibu Rising so much, however I was very pleasantly surprised!!"

Via L. (5/5)

Tantalizing Tennis Tale

"I love TJR. She always makes me feel like I am reading a biography rather than fiction. I got submersed into Carrie Siri’s world and felt like I should be buying tickets to go support her at a match. Again an amazing read."

LW92 (5/5)

Another strong Jenkins-Reid title

"Overall, I read this faster than I anticipated, which is a testament to the writing style. I WILL say that the random Spanish phrases initially threw me off (in Canada were recognized for only English or French languages sadly), but not even close enough to deter me from finishing the book. Fun and not just “about tennis”. There’s a real family dynamic theme which I appreciated deeply"

Hamm (4/5)

READ ITTTT

"This book was very interesting, the writing was very descriptive and it felt like I was on the tennis court with her, and even though I don’t know one thing about tennis I still loved it, especially Carrie’s growth throughout the book (how she went from “I have to the best” to accepting that someone broke her record)"

Eijekajshal (5/5)

Knocked it ouf of the park

"A real page turner, but more importantly a great story about resilience and learning to let go and believe that you are good enough as you are."

Naomi1 (5/5)

I LIVE FOR TENNIS (I’ve never played)

"Where do I even start. This book, is a work of art. Everything about it is so good. I was a little hesitant at first from the mixed reviews I had heard about but to the people who didn’t enjoy this book. Did we read the same book? Carrie is such a brash character, definitely leans towards a tad bit cocky but she’s talented and she is upfront about it. I lived for this book and I read it around the same time challengers came out so it was a great combination for me. I didn’t see Carrie coming out of retirement as much of an ego thing to reclaim her title. I saw it more like she had something to prove and through that she learned so much about herself. Once again, felt like I was reading about a real person."

Chlomoney (5/5)

Carrie Soto is back!

"Great book! Was a great story and I loved learning more about tennis! As usual, Reid’s writing was great!"

Emily C. (5/5)

Carrie Soto is back!

"Great book! Was a great story and I loved learning more about tennis! As usual, Reid’s writing was great!"

Emily C. (5/5)

tjr strikes again!

"I’ll always eat the perfectionist trope 💋 (the way tjr never does me wrong tho?!)"

Molly (5/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Dec 26, 2023
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 400
  • Publisher: Doubleday Canada
  • ISBN: 9780385695817
  • Dimensions: 5.98" W x 1.0" L x 8.98" H
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter.

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