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jessica_reading_writing's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
Overview: This is the 4th book of TJR I have read and even though I didn't rate it a full 5 stars, I think it's my favourite. I'm a big fan of tennis, especially Wimbeldon so I could easily understand the game play and the points etc. However, I'm not too sure how a non-tennis fan would get on with this book. If this book had been about cricket or football, I think I'd have lost interest...But as it happened, I loved it. Although, Carrie is not a very likeable character...I think the best way to describe her is likeable but unlikeable...
Good Points: I liked the back story of how she got to where she was. It's amazing just how much time and effort professional sports players have to dedicate towards becoming the best. I loved the relationship between carrie and Bowe and her father. The game play of the tennis games was fast and exciting. I was eagerly turning the pages as if I were watching it live to find out who wins!
Not so Good Points: As I've mentioned...it was Carrie I struggled to like, especially at first. I don't like arrogant sports players even if they are the best, there's no need to gloat and demean others. I also felt the Spanish words were a bit clunky and distracted me from the story but I just scanned over them quickly and continued.
Overview: This is the 4th book of TJR I have read and even though I didn't rate it a full 5 stars, I think it's my favourite. I'm a big fan of tennis, especially Wimbeldon so I could easily understand the game play and the points etc. However, I'm not too sure how a non-tennis fan would get on with this book. If this book had been about cricket or football, I think I'd have lost interest...But as it happened, I loved it. Although, Carrie is not a very likeable character...I think the best way to describe her is likeable but unlikeable...
Good Points: I liked the back story of how she got to where she was. It's amazing just how much time and effort professional sports players have to dedicate towards becoming the best. I loved the relationship between carrie and Bowe and her father. The game play of the tennis games was fast and exciting. I was eagerly turning the pages as if I were watching it live to find out who wins!
Not so Good Points: As I've mentioned...it was Carrie I struggled to like, especially at first. I don't like arrogant sports players even if they are the best, there's no need to gloat and demean others. I also felt the Spanish words were a bit clunky and distracted me from the story but I just scanned over them quickly and continued.
usersavvy's review against another edition
2.0
A good book, and I'm not even into sports. Cheesey, repetitive, and predictable, yet it was so refreshing to meet a female character who's a cocky b****. Also loved that her and her father spoke Spanish throughout the story. This novel addressed the double standard of women's behavior especially in sports and was an inclusive book.
makiba's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
geauxgetlit's review against another edition
5.0
The B*tch is Back and yes finally TJR writes one heck of a flawed dislikable character, and Carrie Soto won my heart because she was a force to be reckoned with.
If you have EVER been in any type of athletic competition, then this is a book you will understand and love to read until the bitter end.
Javier is Carrie’s father and coach as he from the moment she was born told her she would become the greatest tennis player to ever walk this earth. Their bond wasn’t always easy, but it was real and raw and fantastically written.
Carrie Soto, is not perfect, and if you go into this book and expect that, then you don’t need to waste your time.
The last 20% of the book, I was sobbing as TJR finally gave me a true realistic character whom took my breath away.
Thank you @libro.fm and @prhaudio for my complimentary ALC.
If you have EVER been in any type of athletic competition, then this is a book you will understand and love to read until the bitter end.
Javier is Carrie’s father and coach as he from the moment she was born told her she would become the greatest tennis player to ever walk this earth. Their bond wasn’t always easy, but it was real and raw and fantastically written.
Carrie Soto, is not perfect, and if you go into this book and expect that, then you don’t need to waste your time.
The last 20% of the book, I was sobbing as TJR finally gave me a true realistic character whom took my breath away.
Thank you @libro.fm and @prhaudio for my complimentary ALC.
lwandastar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
kierstanryan's review against another edition
5.0
The ex-college athlete in me just loved this. The intensity of Carrie Soto is perfection. This was easy to read and I didn’t want to put it down.
bosting52's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-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
3.5
lindseyhorn's review against another edition
4.0
Embarrassing that this took me so long to read but it was so worth it. In my opinion, this was definitely more of a slow starter and kinda felt a little repetitive at times up until the midway point. The last half of the book really picks up across all aspects. The character development of Carrie and Bowe is incredible and I loved seeing Javier/Gwen’s characters progress too. The plot gets a lot more fast paced and the ending was honestly just the most perfect TJR could’ve possibly written it. My main complaint would be that I wish we had gotten translations of Javier’s Spanish, because I feel like I had to skip over half of his dialogue. All in all, I learned more about tennis and really enjoyed this one!
heidilreads's review against another edition
5.0
I love that I continue to forget that these books are not reality... I get a bit into the book and am convinced that the main character existed. I love the characters... everything feels real.