I picked this novel up after falling in love with tennis at the Australian Open, this January. It was the most perfect timing. As someone who has also spent many many hours perfecting a sport and was left with a few ‘what ifs?’, I found an immediate connection with Carrie.

There’s just something about the way that Reid writes, which sucks me in. This is the third book of hers I’ve read and Reid has this ability to make fiction feel so real. It honestly felt as though I was there in the crowd. I’d love to know how much research goes into these books because they’re so well written. With that in mind, it’s definitely worth swotting up on your tennis jargon.

As a character, Carrie is driven and imperfect; the best anti hero. I enjoyed seeing her grate against her dad, push people away, and be herself. Her character growth and romance subplot were refreshingly gritty. I think Taylor Jenkins Reid is becoming a favourite author of mine.

Triggers include ageism, alcohol, cancer, cheating, death of a loved one, misogyny, terminal illness.