ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Faster features three interlinking, somewhat forbidden love stories all set in a fictional version of F1. Drivers and teammates, Ethan and Luca are in a throuple with Cece, Ethan's wife. Micaela used to date Brent, who she's now teammates with and she's hooking up with his dad and their team boss, Liam. Brent wants to date Paola, the team's press officer. As I was reading it, I thought it reminded me of a classic 80s bonkbuster a la Jackie Collins and it was so funny to read it in the Author Notes that that's what she'd been inspired by.

I'm a longtime fan of F1 and there were several characters where I could guess who the real-life inspirations were. I also liked the mention of an 8 x World Champion who was very into fashion and the toxic atmosphere at Zaandvort. The details of the sport felt realistic to me.

I also love the fact there's a female driver, something which unfortunately is lacking in real-life F1 and whilst it acknowledged the physical disadvantages she would have to overcome, it also showed she was still able to compete for podiums and wins.

The reason I only gave Faster 3 x Stars is because I just didn't connect with the characters in all three of the stories. I preferred Micaela and Liam's storyline and would've happily read a book just about them.

I loved this book. It was my whole personality for the 2 days it took to devour it. Melrose Place in 2025 with an F1 racing setting. There are for sure content warnings for cheating on a spouse, but I will say that for me, Andie J Christopher is one of the only authors I trust with that trope. She will never let a man get away with mistreating a woman. Andie J Christopher also writes difficult characters- they are people who are self aware of their flaws and don’t always feel a need to change themselves. These characters were no different- but I loved to read about them. The multiple love stories that were intertwined but fully separate, the knowledge of F1 racing that was just enough for a non-fan to understand the stakes but not get bored, and the way she hit every trope perfectly- it was amazing.

This book was everything I'd hoped it would be--fast cars and fast-moving romance and drama. It has racing and paparazzi and social media influence and secret relationships and complicated backstories and lots and lots of spice. I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with the specifics of Formula One and while it was very much present on the page, the racing was super accessible to someone who doesn't follow the sport irl. As a longtime fan of Christopher's work, this book very much delivered on the diverse casting, deep character interiority, and high heat!

3.5 stars.

Faster is what happens if Drive to Survive got filthy and mixed it up with Desperate Housewives. I haven't actually watch Desperate Housewives, I'm running off of vibes.

This is an F1 romance, technically, and it does the F1 parts very well. Faster follows drivers behaving poorly and making some awful decisions in regards to their relationships and personal lives. These people are an absolute mess and I found myself fascinated by their debauchery. I would have rated it a little higher, or rounded up instead of down, but I really wanted to see everyone crash and burn.

Not literally. Not in the racing part.

Sexy, fast paced novel of 3 interconnected couples in the F1 racing world. Messy drama all around; entertaining and a fun read. Following all the storylines were a little tough for me at points, but I did enjoy the different POV’s.
This was my first time reading this author but definitely not my last.

Thank you to Montlake and Netgalley for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

This was a very soapy book set in the world of racing. I have absolutely no interest in racing but admit that international racing is more interesting simply by virtue of the locations. We go from Monte Carlo to Morocco to Japan and so forth.

The book opens on New Year's Eve when Cece finds husband Ethan cheating on her during the party. She takes off to find Luca, his former best friend and fellow race car driver. Drama ensues.

At the start of the book there is one couple and by the end of the book 7 characters are in relationships, a ratio that seems improbable. Each chapter is set on a race weekend and follows mainly Cece, Luca and Michela. We get Ethan, Liam and Brent's pov less often.

Even though we get several scenes of Cece/Ethan/Luca coming together in various groupings, which is fun, the reader is kept at a distance. We feel like many things occur 'off screen' so to speak. And a sub-plot featuring another racer's wife, Jocelyn, is whisper thin considering what rides upon it. More interesting is Michela's position as the only female driver on the grid. She, like Brent, is the child of a former racer, and has to deal with his ego and grasping for the spotlight, while being a mere 'girl' driver. Albeit a very talented one.

Michela and Liam are among the last to get together, break up soonest and are apart longest, but end up married in the end. It all strains credulity, especially since Michela had previously dated Liam's son, her fellow team mate, Brent.

It's a slight story, with a few naughty bits sprinkled in. The cotton candy of books. 3.5 stars

Faster by Andie J Christopher.

I was so glad I was able to read this. It reminded me of some of my first forays into romance, with the novels of Jackie Collins and Jilly cooper. And I mean that in the best way possible.

Wonderfully intertwined, the three romances worked so well with the backdrop of F1. It was deep, tangled and messy in all the best ways.

I thought this type of romance novel was dead, but I am so so glad to find it again in this.

Thank you for ressurecting this incredible way of telling stories.

This was depraved and dirty in all the ways I was hoping for. Every couple was ridiculous and red flags were waving everywhere. I had such a great time reading it. Andie J. Christopher never disappoints!

Thank you Net Galley for the early copy!

I adore Andi J Christopher. I ran across her books a few years ago by happenstance. The first book of hers I devoured. It was an audiobook and she’s been one of my go-to authors since. You’re going to love this book. It’s a 3-in-1 special. Thank you so much Andi for sharing your amazing talent with us mere mortals. 😊

I've read my fair share of F1 books, and I must say that this one felt the most realistic! The race weekends were described pretty accurately, which was nice.

In Faster, we follow 3 'couples', which did overwhelm me at some points. Genre-wise, this was almost set up like a sitcom, except it wasn't a comedy. Unfortunately, this meant that I didn't really feel the chemistry for every couple. I think a lot of the dating stage happened off-page, yet that is what I usually appreciate the most in books.

This was also the first time I ever read a romance about a throuple, which was an intestering new situation. found their relationship the most fleshed out, and while the polygamy was hard to grasp for me, the author made it seem very inevitable for them.

One small negative point is that I don't like how she described the Netherlands lol. The stereotyping of us as weed-smoking, trash-throwing racists felt a bit unnecessary, but I get that she needed a "villain". Speaking of villains, I was really confused that the WAG page was randomly brought up, and then mentioned as an afterthought later. I would have loved to read a little bit more about that mystery and how it was resolved.

Nevertheless, this was a fun read! I always love it when two of my hobbies intersect!! Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for the ARC.

Andie J. Christopher strikes again! Such a fantastic ride—it felt like being in the middle of the most entertaining soap opera possible. I was totally swept along and absorbed with the intertwined narratives, and the word I keep thinking of is “propulsive.”

Faster is a little soapy, a lot sexy and it's a perfect end of summer read. Taking cues from the bonkbuster greats like Jackie Collins, Andie J. Christopher celebrates autonomy and independence through 3 interconnected couples in the glamorous world of F1. I love what she's done to modernize the subgenre -- a woman F1 driver who's no stranger to podiums, a multi-cultural cast, and a throuple.

It's got everything you want in a summer read -- the drama, the beautiful backdrops and legit F1 racing chops. Andie's a fan, so you know the racing wasn't gonna fall by the wayside. If you loved Rivals on Hulu or came into F1 fandom through Drive to Survive, Faster is a must read. .

P.S. I finished Faster where I started -- Team Luca.

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake for this ARC!

So. So…SO. This book was amazing! Absolutely everything I wanted and more - there were some plot points I didn’t expect at all but they made the book that much better. I love the way the 3rd person is written from the perspectives of various characters (so you get both sides of all the relationships), each one unique in their own way and their lives intertwined. Without giving a spoiler, I appreciated the different types of relationships - lgbtq rep!!

My emotions were all over the place; I started off mad and vengeful (do it, Cece!), then excited for what came next, then in shambles, and finally ending relieved and happy. Sexy…sinful…sweet - all the boxes were being checked here. I also don’t know much about F1, so it was cool to learn some new terms and more about the racing world.

If you like romance with DRAMA and MESS, this is a must read. The HEAs were true to the characters as well, which I liked (yes, they still get happy endings!). And while Cece was my clear favorite, I think I want to be friends with all of them…even Brent? Maybe. 😂

This was my first time reading Andie J. Christopher and she did NOT disappoint. *race clap*

I am OBSESSED with this author and book! Sooooo good! I can't wait to read more from this author Thank you for the ARC!

I was not prepared for how hard this book would hit me. It’s smart, bold, and full of heart. It gave me the thrill of the race and the ache of falling for someone you maybe shouldn’t want. I loved every bit of it.

well well well that was very different from what I expected in a unique way. If you love messy drama like gossip girl esque drama then you must check this out. ofc I'm sure you'd enjoy it even more if you're a F1 fan.

there are three couples we focus on and they're all pretty amazing I'd say!

It might be for some people, but wasn’t my cup of tea.
I only got this book because I’m such a huge fan of Andries prior books, which are some of my faves.
With no background in the racing world it’s a little hard to follow.
Also starting the whole book with the cece love scene and then chapters later find out he’s in love with her husband was just not well done. I was out at threesomes.

Faster is SUCH A TREAT!! A certified Bonkbuster™️ with fast cars, scandals, tension, and HEAs! Anyone who loves the scandal of the recently adapted Rivals by Jilly Cooper, the drama of Drive to Survive, and a healthy dose of spice... this is the perfect book for you!

This was a ride! I wondered how three separate romances would come together in one book. But because they are in the same world, it worked. I loved seeing these stories overlap. I really enjoyed getting all of these tropes at once. There probably wasn't as much depth and development as you would typically want, but it was too much fun to let that matter.

This book is perfect for anyone who loves high drama, love-to-hate-them flawed MCs, and truly a whirlwind of chaos during a busy sport season. I think readers who like The Favorites by Layne Fargo will be drawn to the drama of this story too! There’s every type of relationship dynamic in these characters, they’re all a mess, and you’ll be racing through to see how they make it out in the end.

Constructive review: I found the story a bit disjointed at times, with the POVs switching making what seems like an inflection point feel rushed. The writing style wasn’t completely to my taste but I think other readers will enjoy it! Thank you to the publisher for the chance to read and review this ARC!