I absolutely loved this. Taylor Jenkins Reid is incredibly gifted at writing complicated characters, as well as storytelling through her usage of time. I loved that Carrie had so many unlikable moments, it made her seem realistic. I was intrigued by every relationship her character had with other characters, and even was thoroughly interested in all of the tennis lingo, despite not knowing a lot about the sport. My only criticism would be that it often felt repetitive.

Taylor Jenkins Reid did it again. I didn't think I could enjoy Carrie Soto is Back as much as I adored Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones, and most of all, Evelyn Hugo, but I absolutely did. Reid is a master at transforming a flawed yet wholly relatable character into someone you'd want to hang out with.
The relationship between Carrie and her father is complex, emotional, and heartwarming. His development in her character and his reflections in his shortcomings as a parent struck so many chords. His life lessons, taught through tennis, were inspiring and illustrated the strength of his paternal bond with Carrie.
Carrie is flawed, stubborn, strong, tough, and likeable. She is completely unapologetic in her drive to win and passion for tennis. I loved seeing her character arc and growth throughout the work. The ending of the work fit, and although it was predictable, the journey to get to the end point was engaging and empowering. Pop culture references and references to Reid's past work were perfect easter eggs. Carrie Soto is Back is the type of book you clear you calendar for- I started and couldn't stop, all the while with a smile on my face.
I received an ARC of Carrie Soto is Back courtesy of NetGalley.