Scan barcode
sophie_9's review against another edition
inspiring
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
5.0
I adore this book and the writing. Carrie Soto is such an interesting character, I love her point of view and her ambitious, competitive nature.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
lemonsforyu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Medical content, and Death of parent
lucyrudd's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
hmatt's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.75
I have been having a time with 3.75 ratings, recently.
This is not my favourite nor my least-favouring TJK! It's a solid read and reliably intersects with the rest of the literary universe. I always appreciate this author's deep-dives into specific subcultures/topics, and this is no exception when it comes to the tennis industry of yore, especially with how it may have intersected with sexism and racism. The father-daughter relationship is particularly well-written and interesting and, as per usual, I could really take-or-leave the romantic relationship that's tacked on. I loved that the Spanish isn't translated, I don't think it needs to be.
This is not my favourite nor my least-favouring TJK! It's a solid read and reliably intersects with the rest of the literary universe. I always appreciate this author's deep-dives into specific subcultures/topics, and this is no exception when it comes to the tennis industry of yore, especially with how it may have intersected with sexism and racism. The father-daughter relationship is particularly well-written and interesting and, as per usual, I could really take-or-leave the romantic relationship that's tacked on. I loved that the Spanish isn't translated, I don't think it needs to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Grief
Minor: Medical content
anajailer's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
don't get me wrong, any Taylor jenkins reid book is very readable, but this one felt more predictable than the rest. and the whole love story was quite annoying at the start, i just kept wanting to scream "girl shut up, he's clearly in love with u ". i didn't love the main character although she grew on me as she grew herself
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
itsheyfay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Minor: Racism
sighclopss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
evoorde's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
becoakes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
wildflowerleahg's review against another edition
4.5
Only TJR could get me this anxious over a tennis match. Also, the first of her novels where i didn’t hate every man that was mentioned in this novel. 😅
Truly Carrie is a character you live to hate yet still root for every match. Great start to my reading year!
My current rankings:
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Daisy Jones and the Six
Carrie Soto is Back
Malibu Rising
Truly Carrie is a character you live to hate yet still root for every match. Great start to my reading year!
My current rankings:
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Daisy Jones and the Six
Carrie Soto is Back
Malibu Rising
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Death