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I don’t think I have waited more eagerly for any other book! Carrie Soto Is Back is the most anticipated book of 2022 for me. And, I don’t know why but I get a strong feeling that this is a blockbuster of a book that Taylor Jenkins Reid has at hand after the roaring success of Malibu Rising last year. So much so, that I couldn’t hold myself from putting together my expectations of this tempting read.

To give a brief backdrop, Carrie Soto Is Back picks up this character introduced to us in Malibu Rising, and gives her the main stage here. Carrie Sotto, a legendary tennis player, was the love interest of Brandon Randall for whom he ditches his wife Nina. Brandon himself a Grand Slam champion, moves in with Carrie. But soon starts missing Nina’s tenderness and starts doubting if Soto is even a good person at all? He returns to his wife expecting forgiveness, is shredded to pieces by Carrie Soto who showers her wrath over him in front of Nina, and he is left abandoned both ends hah! That was some scene!

For those interested, I am posting below a summary of the plot for Carrie Soto Is Back. Others who may want to maintain an unknown factor may skip the same.

My Expectations

I think the plot of this book is in itself so compelling, it has all the makings of a fine read! Being a huge tennis fan probably is what attracts me most to this book. Just the sheer idea of a comeback from a legendary tennis star makes it a much desired thought that you wish to dwell upon.

There are two things in sport that are capable of creating a euphoria that engulfs one and all. First, the rise of a young sensation – taking the world by storm, probably initiating the downfall of some established names in the path. And two, the comeback of a much loved star for a last hurrah! A fitting example of the first is John Grisham’s Sooley which beautifully captures the sensational rise of a new star in the world of sport. And Jenkins Reid’s book here brings to us the second scenario.

We have all seen many of our loved stars in their twilight years. And your heart just goes out to them, wishing they continue on – maybe just for old time sake. And similar is the sentiment when a retired star attempts a comeback. Someone who has been there, seen all – nothing left to achieve, but still lifts that racquet once again for a final showdown.

What I Want In This Book

I want it to have lots of tennis to start with. Real sounding matches with the edge-of-your-seat excitement. I wish it to be a successful comeback – a fairy tale so to say! I wish Carrie Soto gets back her record and leaves the tennis world stunned with her brilliance!

In short, I want Carrie Soto Is Back to focus more on the comeback and the life of a tennis star rather than her love interests, Brandon Randall and not the least a guest appearance by Mick Riva!

But whatever it be, I am sure this is a stunner of a book. I already preordered mine here.