About the book

Charlie Silver is a young American tennis player who has risen quickly through the pro ranks but struggles with tabloid attention and her own doubts. She hires a new coach and signs endorsement deals as she tries to win a Grand Slam, with rival Ariel Zimmerman always in the background. Weisberger uses the world of professional tennis to show the personal costs of fame, sponsors, and constant travel.

It suits readers who like glossy contemporary novels with a sports setting and behind-the-scenes detail. Those who enjoyed The Devil Wears Prada will find similar satire of an image-driven industry. The tennis scenes and locker-room details give it texture beyond the romance, and the pace stays brisk from start to finish. It makes a good beach or airport read.

Reading profile

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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