As with the previous Paige Toon books I've read (Lucy in the Sky and Pictures of Lily) Chasing Daisy grabs you almost immediately and doesn't let go, even once you finished the story. Beautifully written, the story, surrounding Daisy a front-of-house girl working for a Formula 1 team, allows you to really feel for, not just Daisy, but all of the characters.
Daisy is running from her past, and so far is managing to keep all her secrets hidden away - even from best friend Holly a fellow front-of-house girl. However as Daisy travels the world with the F1 team, she discovers that she’s not the only one with a secret, and that it’s only a matter of time until you need to open up - but the question is who to?
Half-way through the book, the story takes an (in my case) unsuspected turn and from then on, an already gripping story becomes even more gripping and certainly emotional.
The underlying theme of F1 driving might not appeal to a lot of people, but whilst it is an important aspect of the story it is not one of which you need a previous understanding. The theme provides an ever changing backdrop to the story, travelling around the world to the various race cities however what it really adds is an intensity to the story.
The supporting characters really do make this book; from love interest Will (the race car driver) to Nonna, Daisy's Italian grandmother, bring everything from humour to heart-break and most importantly context. By learning about the people in Daisy’s life you get a more rounded picture of the main character, making you feel more connected to her - as though you two are really experiencing her ups and downs.
Paige Toon is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone, especially those really looking to lose themselves in a great, modern, story but be warned it really is an emotional roller coaster with more twists and turns than the scariest of race tracks!
10/10
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