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The Road to SpartaBy: Dean Karnazes The Road to Sparta is the story of the 153 mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as toldand experiencedby ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author Dean Karnazes. In 490 BCE, Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion in the Battle of Marathon. In doing so, he saved the development of Western civilization
By: Dean KarnazesThe Road to Sparta is the story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as told—and experienced—by ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author Dean Karnazes.
In 490 BCE, Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion in the Battle of Marathon. In doing so, he saved the development of Western civilization and inspired the birth of the marathon as we know it. Even now, some 2,500 years later, that run stands enduringly as one of greatest physical accomplishments in the history of mankind.
Karnazes personally honors Pheidippides and his own Greek heritage by recreating this ancient journey in modern times. Karnazes even abstains from contemporary endurance nutrition like sports drinks and energy gels and only eats what was available in 490 BCE, such as figs, olives, and cured meats. Through vivid details and internal dialogs, The Road to Sparta offers a rare glimpse into the mindset and motivation of an extreme athlete during his most difficult and personal challenge to date. This story is sure to captivate and inspire—whether you run great distances or not at all.
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect Combinarion of Romantic Suspense & Why Choose
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
I laughed, gasped, smiled, swooned, worried, and cried in this book. I am more emotional than some people but there were just a few scenes that I thought were beautiful, sad or relatable. (Those are all good enough reasons for me to tear up.)
—The friendship/brotherhood between Aiden and Miles is so wholesome and funny. They’ve just been through it all together and you can tell how much they mean to each other.
—The insta-love from Aiden was too much for me at first, but honestly it fit his personality and his perceptiveness. He knew they would all three be good together and mesh well. I think Aspen was able to reason through their fast attraction in a rational manner. Miles was slow to open up, which was expected with his history and trauma. They make an incredibly sexy throuple.
—I don’t always love the FMC, but Aspen is different and her character development felt relatable.
—Miles. M I L E S. Holy hell. 🔥🔥
-Overbearing? Maybe
-Grumpy? Of course
-Will do anything and everything to protect and care for those he loves?! ABSOLUTELY
—That ending was not *too* crazy but it did have me speed reading to make sure **spoiler** was okay. 🥺
—I’m seriously looking forward to book two and can’t wait to see what throuple is featured in the next book!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Love her romantic suspense
Format: Kindle
Kennedy L Mitchell is my go-to for romantic suspense. While this first book in the series is lower angst, it’s set up a great mystery that seems like it’ll cover at least the next book, maybe more. There is a bit of ex related drama on both Aspen’s and Miles & Aiden’s sides. Things definitely move quickly romantically and there was lots of excitement plot wise so you’re bound to find something to love with try this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
★★★★★ 5
New Romantic Suspense Series in a Poly Community
Format: Kindle
I was very excited to start this series and it exceeded expectations. First, if you haven't read the prequel novella, you should! It sets up the premise of the series and the idea of this poly community in Alaska where they run vacation adventures. This story picks up after the community is established and there is threat. The prologue is chilling. I loved this so much. I really enjoyed the FMC. Her drive and passion for photography and wilderness and how she was overcoming her history. I especially appreciate stories that showcase emotional abuse and manipulation that is more understated and creeps up on you. The MMCs had the best bromance and though they had a shared backstory, they were distinct from each other and had complementary personalities. So much understanding and acceptance in the relationship as a whole. Its sweet and spicy. There are multiple dangerous situations and red herrings - the final sequence of the book I was on the edge of my proverbial seat. Ready for book two!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025
★★★★★ 4
A mystery and a healing journey for 3 people
Format: Kindle
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Touch her and 💀
🍑🍆🍑 MFM/Why choose
🤓Military MMCs
🥺Damaged hero
🤯BIG mystery to solve
🐶Lovable fur bestie
😈Forced proximity
My Thoughts 💭
I definitely feel the book is contemporary but there are some dark sides to it just because of their past and what they went through within the military as far as the guys.
I can say that I do love how Aiden and Miles are such good friends and how they stuck together and have helped each other.
Aiden is very goofy and free willing but has a lot of guilt and almost in a way self-conscious.
As were Miles gives off a dark and broody daddy vibe and Aspen ends up being the one to just unravel him.
I do love Aspen work and how she overcomes what she's been through and how she sees her growth and her self-worth and decides to put herself first.
This is a very much meat cute moment just because of the way they meet but then you have the backstory of like Miles and all of that...
I feel that the underlying plot of the mystery aspect really keeps you entangled into everyone else as of the side characters so I'm excited to see more of the series.
Spice is that a three just because I feel like there was so much more to their relationships and their interactions that the spice wasn't the forefront of it which was good because they needed to grow all three together and you need to see how they interacted separately and there was a lot of trauma healing in this book so it's understandable why the spice isn't the forefront.
I would say that if you're looking for something that is going to be sweet but yet pull at your heartstrings this will be the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Left with Questions
Format: Kindle
I'm hoping some things will be wrapped up in book 2 but with the epilogue for this book being a year later I'm currently just confused. Otherwise a very good read.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2025