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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "An epic adventure about a female athlete perhaps past her prime, brought back to the tennis court for one last grand slam" (Elle), from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
"Sharp, smart, potent . . . I’ll take a piece of Carrie Soto forward with me in life and be a little better for it." —Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers and Beach Read
Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father as her coach. Javier—a former champion himself—has trained her since the age of two.
But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.
At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Even if the sports media says that they never liked the “Battle-Axe” anyway. Even if her body doesn’t move as fast as it did. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever.
In spite of it all: Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells her most vulnerable, emotional story yet.
"Sharp, smart, potent . . . I’ll take a piece of Carrie Soto forward with me in life and be a little better for it." —Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers and Beach Read
Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father as her coach. Javier—a former champion himself—has trained her since the age of two.
But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.
At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Even if the sports media says that they never liked the “Battle-Axe” anyway. Even if her body doesn’t move as fast as it did. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever.
In spite of it all: Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells her most vulnerable, emotional story yet.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Format: Paperback
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 88431523
UPC: 9780593158708
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-3160
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship weight: 0.62 pounds
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 54 reviews
91% would recommend
12 recommendations
Not worth your time
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
waste of money - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
If you love tennis then read this book. Each chapter was about a tennis tournament and the book was boring. I loved other books by this author.
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sheartsg - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Different from what I’m used to reading, but still very good.
easy beach read!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
brookeut - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
loved the first book, malibu rising, so i had to buy this one too! i love the authors writing style and really makes you fall in love with the characters! it’s an easy read with a good story!!
Another great read by TJR
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sara - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Honestly I have yet to read a book by TJR that I haven't enjoyed. Carrie Soto is Back is no exception! Highly recommend.
Love Jenkins Reid
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Cat slave - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Wasnt sure i would like this book about a tennis player (not a tennis/sports fan). Was looking for another Jenkins Reid book and this was all Target had that i hadnt read. So glad i took a chance! Loved this book. I actually googled tennis etc because the author made it so interesting. Loved the characters, laughed and cried with them.
Its TJR, she never misses
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Targetshopper24 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Loved this novel of Carrie Soto. Father - daughter love story it’s so touching I loved reading their story
Loving TJR & Carrie Soto
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Carly - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book is so different and so good! I'm now a tennis fan! Lol. I'm loving everything from TJR lately!
She doesn't miss
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
sabrina - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I knew nothing about Tennis before reading this. The characters Taylor Jenkins Reid brings to life couldn’t be any more different from me, yet she has this gift that makes each one seem so relatable, so human (Even when I didn’t much enjoy the writing style/format, like with Daisy Jones & The Six). They are simultaneously ordinary in what motivates, frustrates, angers them and special in what they accomplish. Carrie Soto, a tennis star past her prime who decides to come out of retirement to defend her record of most wins, is no exception. Within the first few chapters, I was invested. “When did I lose that? The delight of success? When did winning become something I needed in order to survive? Something I did not enjoy having, so much as panic without?” This quote really stuck with me. If you’re a perfectionist who has high standards for themselves, I’m sure you’ll relate to Carrie Soto. Even if, like me, you’ve never played Tennis a day in your life. The chip on her shoulder that motivates her resonated with me. There is a lot of Tennis, which got a little repetitive at times, but it’s not about that. This book is about a person who dedicates her life to one goal that consumes her, and how that affects her relationships. The Tennis stuff was cool, though, regardless. I learned a lot of stuff I would have probably never known without this book, but it never felt like reading an instruction manual. Everything flows well and I flew through this book quickly because I couldn’t get enough.
Love!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
NA - 3 years ago
So good! I’m lovinggg this author.
Another Great One
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kelly - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Taylor Jenkins Reid is in a class all her own. She keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend!
Would recommend this book
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Target Mom - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
I am half way through this book and love it so far! Taylor Jenkins Reid is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
An all-time favorite!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MyTargetReview - 3 years ago
Welp. I did not expect for that book to speak to my soul in ways I can’t even explain. This book is an intimate character study of what it means to be the “greatest” at something. The pressure, the drive, the grind. It’s about being true to yourself. It’s about learning that change is okay. It’s about the deepest griefs and the brightest joys, and how they can co-exist. It’s about what happens when we tie our self worth to something we can’t control. It’s about winning, and losing, and being your best every day. It’s about relationships, especially that of father/daughter. And, yes, it’s about tennis. And it’s messy. And I LOVED it. Listen, I love Daisy, Evelyn and Nina so much. When Malibu Rising came out, I declared it to be my favorite TJR to date. But, y’all. Carrie. Carrie is it. She’s it. I can’t. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing truly keeps getting better with each and every book - I highlighted SO much and will be going back to reference it. I’m so excited for you all to meet Carrie. Happy pub day to this incredible book, and thank you so much to Ballantine Books for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review - the way I shrieked when I opened that package. Sorry, neighbors.