But following the mental trajectory of a certified champion like Soto is endlessly fascinating and makes the book impossible to put down. (See: Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff facing backlash for speaking out about their mental health.) It can also make her deeply unlikeable at times. Soto's attitude about the public's perception of her feels almost wishful in an era in which female athletes have gotten increasing airtime and interest, but also exponentially more scrutiny and criticism. And Carrie… well she couldn't care less about it." Nina ('Malibu Rising') wants to hide from it. Daisy ('Daisy Jones & The Six') is broken by it. As Reid explains in a press note, "Evelyn (of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo') manipulates it. Characters in many of her books discover how lonely it is on top, though they navigate the spotlight differently. Reid's writing is extraordinary in its empathy for women navigating uncharted fame and success. (And for hardcore fans of Reid's works: Yes, Mick Riva makes a cameo, as he's done in several of her previous books.) Soto is paired with a cast of complex, determined opponents, a pointedly similar yet less-scrutinized male practice partner and a Richard Williams-esque father/coach, making Soto's journey a must-read for Reid fans, Williams fans and ambitious women everywhere.
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