Fast

De: Millie Belizaire

Narrado por: Jordan Cobb, David Solomon

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 WARNINGS: Child abuse, assault in prisons, mental instability, etc.
Some themes touched upon in this story may trigger you. Please protect your mental health.

Six Star Read

I don't want to give anything away, so all I'll say is that I cried several times while reading this phenomenal story, and I plan to read it again. It's that good.

1 of the best reads of 2026

1 of the best reads of 2026! Kept me on my toes! 😮‍💨 It’s absolutely phenomenal!

Heartbreaking & absolutely beautiful all at the same time

I’m so excited this book came to audible. I read it last summer and fell in love. Listening to the audio book just made me fall in love all over again. This story is so amazing. Definitely a 5 star read!

Loved it

Everything about it made me want to keep reading. I finished in a day that’s how good it was.

FINALLY

I’ve had this book on my list for years, thanks for finally adding it to audible I enjoyed it from start to finish.