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A raw, emotional coming-of-age novel about a young girl grappling with childhood trauma and stigma, this powerful story follows her journey through abuse, healing, and first love as she fights to reclaim her voice and rewrite her future.
fast
adj.
1. A girl or guy who is quick to engage in sexual activities.
—Oftentimes used to shame. Oftentimes used to blame victims for their own abuse.
After the untimely death of her mother, Caprice Latimore has to move in with her grandmother. At eight years old, life as she knows it is turned upside down. The trauma of losing her mother is made worse with the introduction of Marcel, her grandmother's adult son who still lives in the home.
Her uncle Marcel takes an inappropriate interest in her that ultimately results in a tragic breaking point for the child. The only silver lining is that shortly after what Caprice calls "that night", Marcel is booked by local police with a drug possession charge. He's sentenced to prison for twelve years.
Seven years later, however, Marcel is released on good behavior.
Caprice is now sixteen, still dealing with the emotional scars of the past. But things aren't like they were before.
Because now she has Shaun Taylor, the boy across the street who will do whatever it takes to make sure no one ever hurts Caprice again.
Fast is a standalone that spans twenty years. Separated into three acts, we watch Caprice grow from eight years old to sixteen years old to twenty-eight years old. She gets hurt, she falls in love, she grows, and she just might overcome.
Fast is a story written about victims who were made to feel like their abuse was their own fault.
TRIGGER Child abuse, assault in prisons, mental instability, etc.
Some themes touched upon in this story may trigger you. Please protect your mental health.
fast
adj.
1. A girl or guy who is quick to engage in sexual activities.
—Oftentimes used to shame. Oftentimes used to blame victims for their own abuse.
After the untimely death of her mother, Caprice Latimore has to move in with her grandmother. At eight years old, life as she knows it is turned upside down. The trauma of losing her mother is made worse with the introduction of Marcel, her grandmother's adult son who still lives in the home.
Her uncle Marcel takes an inappropriate interest in her that ultimately results in a tragic breaking point for the child. The only silver lining is that shortly after what Caprice calls "that night", Marcel is booked by local police with a drug possession charge. He's sentenced to prison for twelve years.
Seven years later, however, Marcel is released on good behavior.
Caprice is now sixteen, still dealing with the emotional scars of the past. But things aren't like they were before.
Because now she has Shaun Taylor, the boy across the street who will do whatever it takes to make sure no one ever hurts Caprice again.
Fast is a standalone that spans twenty years. Separated into three acts, we watch Caprice grow from eight years old to sixteen years old to twenty-eight years old. She gets hurt, she falls in love, she grows, and she just might overcome.
Fast is a story written about victims who were made to feel like their abuse was their own fault.
TRIGGER Child abuse, assault in prisons, mental instability, etc.
Some themes touched upon in this story may trigger you. Please protect your mental health.
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Published June 23, 2026
About the author
Millie Belizaire
15 books655 followersForever a South Florida girl, Millie Belizaire has a thrill for the exciting (and a little of the weird), unnecessarily sped up music, and painting. Most of the time, however, she can be found tucked in her cozy lair typing away at her laptop. A storyteller to the bone, she finds no greater joy than sharing her tales of love, of action, of pain, and of life.
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July 6, 2026
Overall rating 4⭐
Narration 4.75⭐
Narrated by Jordan Cobb & David Solomon
Listen to it on/ Libby
Okay let me first say before you read this book check your trigger warnings make sure you are in a good head space before you read or listen to this book because this book deals with some very heavy topics but it was a good book I enjoyed this story a lot you do get a good love story in the midst of heavy situation these characters definitely deserve the love and I'm glad they do get it but they had a deal with a lot to get there especially the FMC overall good book the narrators did a great job bringing this story to life first ever book that I listen to by this author so yeah check it out.
Narration 4.75⭐
Narrated by Jordan Cobb & David Solomon
Listen to it on/ Libby
Okay let me first say before you read this book check your trigger warnings make sure you are in a good head space before you read or listen to this book because this book deals with some very heavy topics but it was a good book I enjoyed this story a lot you do get a good love story in the midst of heavy situation these characters definitely deserve the love and I'm glad they do get it but they had a deal with a lot to get there especially the FMC overall good book the narrators did a great job bringing this story to life first ever book that I listen to by this author so yeah check it out.
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