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Drive Me Crazy
by Lizzy Dent
Drive Me Crazy is one of many Formula 1 romances I’ve picked up this year, and it’s clear the sport is having a well deserved moment in the genre. The premise is immediately compelling: a female lead in a leadership role (yes, please!) and a second chance romance built on shared history between Chloe and Matt.
The book kicks off strong. Chloe is a newly appointed team principal for a struggling F1 team, and her world is turned upside down when her childhood crush turned superstar driver, Matt, is traded to her team. Their chemistry is undeniable and the F1 setting feels authentic. Lizzy Dent clearly knows and loves the sport, and that passion shines through.
That said, while the start had me hooked, the story lost some steam midway through. The romance leaned heavily on physical tension, but lacked the deeper emotional development I was hoping for. Chloe’s imposter syndrome made sense given the male dominated setting, but sometimes felt overdone, making her seem inconsistent with her experience in the industry. And the third act conflict? A bit underwhelming, with a resolution that wrapped up too quickly and neatly for my taste.
Still, Drive Me Crazy is a fun, fast paced read that’s perfect for a palate cleanser, a quick fun read, or if you are a fan of the sport and want to feel at home. It doesn’t break new ground, but it’s enjoyable for what it is, especially for F1 fans looking for a light romance set in the paddock.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lizzy Dent, and the publisher for the eARC of this book.
The book kicks off strong. Chloe is a newly appointed team principal for a struggling F1 team, and her world is turned upside down when her childhood crush turned superstar driver, Matt, is traded to her team. Their chemistry is undeniable and the F1 setting feels authentic. Lizzy Dent clearly knows and loves the sport, and that passion shines through.
That said, while the start had me hooked, the story lost some steam midway through. The romance leaned heavily on physical tension, but lacked the deeper emotional development I was hoping for. Chloe’s imposter syndrome made sense given the male dominated setting, but sometimes felt overdone, making her seem inconsistent with her experience in the industry. And the third act conflict? A bit underwhelming, with a resolution that wrapped up too quickly and neatly for my taste.
Still, Drive Me Crazy is a fun, fast paced read that’s perfect for a palate cleanser, a quick fun read, or if you are a fan of the sport and want to feel at home. It doesn’t break new ground, but it’s enjoyable for what it is, especially for F1 fans looking for a light romance set in the paddock.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lizzy Dent, and the publisher for the eARC of this book.