As with the previous Paige Toon books, I struggled to put this down once I had started reading. Johnny Be Good is the story of Meg Stiles, the brand new PA to rock star Johnny Jefferson.
The story begins with Meg heading off to LA to start her new career as a celebrity PA, she doesn’t know that much about Johnny and so doesn’t really know what to expect. She certainly doesn’t expect to fall for him and definitely not for him to be interested in her (although, we of course, knew it would happen!).
Whilst Meg is a pretty down-to-earth, hard-working, ‘normal’ girl, the phrase ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll’ could have been written for Johnny, he’s on the brink of a come-back but it seems he’s also on a mission to self-destruct.
Meg is a relatable, well rounded character, a normal girl trying to not to be phased by the celebrity world she suddenly finds herself wrapped up in. Paige also manages to make Johnny appear believable; portraying him in a way in which you can’t decide whether or not you like him. There is also third significant character in Johnny Be Good – Johnny’s best friend Christian, a music journalist who grew up with Johnny back in England.
In all honesty I was slightly disappointed with the end of the story, feeling it was a little rushed compared to the rest of the book and the story felt as though it had been cut short. However seeing as there is a sequel (which I cannot wait to read!!) this can probably be overlooked as the story will be picked up again in Baby Be Mine. I would suggest readers purchase them both together so you don’t have to wait to complete the story like me!
Along with all the Paige Toon books I’ve read, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Johnny Be Good and would definitely recommend it to others – now I just have to wait for the postman to bring me my next Paige Toon fix!!
8.5/10
