This is not our regular podcast, there are not a lot of laughs in this podcast, but the discussion was wholesome and much needed.

This wasn't the easiest book to get through but it was soooooooo good.
Thank you @milliebelizaire for shedding some light on this subject in such a brilliant way.
****WARNING**** This book does contain some things that may trigger you, if you do decide to read it please be aware.

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.

Read Fast by Millie Belizaire: https://www.amazon.com/fast-Millie-Belizaire/dp/B08CJWKSW3/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=598610872491&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028249&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18032075652523001819&hvtargid=kwd-1132806200342&hydadcr=15524_13558553&keywords=fast+by+millie+belizaire&qid=1706292056&sr=8-1

Connect with Millie Belizaire: https://www.instagram.com/milliebelizaire/

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