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The Fast Track
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About The Book
An ambitious racer who dreams of becoming the first female F1 champion finds her plans going off track when she catches feelings for her biggest competition in this dishy, delicious contemporary romance for fans of love, Lynn Painter, and Lewis Hamilton.
Justine Kwong has always dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 champion. There’s just one problem: no female driver has ever done it before. So when she’s offered a coveted chance to race in Formula 3, she leaps at the opportunity. Sure, half the fans think she’s just there to fill a diversity quota, and her teammate—the infuriatingly cute Cameron Evans—mistakes her for an intern, but Justine knows her talent will leave them all in the dust.
But driving well isn’t the only prerequisite to getting noticed, and Justine’s forced to fend for herself in a sea of prejudice, paparazzi, and petty backstabbing. There’s a lot riding on her ability to navigate the complicated trackside hierarchy—like the open F2 seat that could be her ticket to the big leagues.
Except…when Justine and Cameron’s bickering gives way to unexpected chemistry, the boy she’s falling for may be the one person standing in the way of her dreams—because while they may be teammates, they are also each other’s biggest competitor. And with her only shot at glory on the line, this race could break more than just hearts.
Justine Kwong has always dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 champion. There’s just one problem: no female driver has ever done it before. So when she’s offered a coveted chance to race in Formula 3, she leaps at the opportunity. Sure, half the fans think she’s just there to fill a diversity quota, and her teammate—the infuriatingly cute Cameron Evans—mistakes her for an intern, but Justine knows her talent will leave them all in the dust.
But driving well isn’t the only prerequisite to getting noticed, and Justine’s forced to fend for herself in a sea of prejudice, paparazzi, and petty backstabbing. There’s a lot riding on her ability to navigate the complicated trackside hierarchy—like the open F2 seat that could be her ticket to the big leagues.
Except…when Justine and Cameron’s bickering gives way to unexpected chemistry, the boy she’s falling for may be the one person standing in the way of her dreams—because while they may be teammates, they are also each other’s biggest competitor. And with her only shot at glory on the line, this race could break more than just hearts.
About The Author
Photo by Xiaoting Yan
Angelica Cheng is a young adult and romance author whose books feature messy, ambitious girls trying their best despite the cards being stacked against them. She lives in the New York metropolitan area with her partner and two sons. The Fast Track is inspired by her love of Formula 1 and years of working in a male-dominated industry.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (August 4, 2026)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9798347107469
- Grades: 7 and up
- Ages: 12 - 99
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Raves and Reviews
"Layered, feminist, and empowering. It made my heart race! I loved our fiery Justine and all of her ambition, and the love story had me swooning. Definitely pick this one up."
– Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato
"Merging the high octane world of F1 with the passion and intensity of a rivals to lovers romance, Angelica Cheng’s debut The Fast Track takes the checkered flag!"
– Jennifer Iacopelli, author of Finding Her Edge
"Adrenaline packed and heart racingly cute, The Fast Track deftly balances the struggle of fighting for your dreams with a swoon-worthy romance. Justine knows exactly what she wants and is determined to go after it, even if it means making some relatable missteps along the way in both her career and love life. Cameron is her perfect match, the kind of rival who pushes her to be her best on and off the track. There are important discussions of being a woman in a male-dominated sport, as well as the lack of diversity in motorsport, which are handled with grace, depth, and care. All of that, plus thrilling race scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat. This book is definitely taking the top step of the podium!"
– Simone Soltani, USA Today bestselling author of Cross the Line
Awards and Honors
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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