Absolute perfection from Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Carrie Soto is a determined, strong athlete who tends to be more about perfection and performance than finding joy. As she’s making her comeback at 37, she has to learn how to face her weaknesses, find her peace, and learn to open herself up.

For some, this might be a LOT of tennis. For me, I saw myself reflected in Carrie’s character as she’s striving to be the greatest tennis player of all time and struggling to be good enough in her own eyes. I scream-cheered for Carrie so much in my head today and just didn’t want this book to end… even though I don’t think I’ve ever watched a real tennis match in my life!

Relationships are the best part of this book: not only Carrie’s relationship with herself, but also with her incredibly lovable father, her assistant, her love interest, and even her main tennis rival. And let’s not forget the sweetest bond formed between her dad and love interest. I love where the characters wound up in the end and I just think Carrie’s character development over the course of the book was excellent. All the stars and praise for Taylor on this book.

Thanks to Random House - Ballantine for the copy of this book!