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Axios: A Spartan Tale
- Narrated by: Adam Stubbs
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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Axios: A Spartan Tale
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Publisher's Summary
I am Axios of Sparta, and I was born to kill. At age seven, I left home to train with other boys where we were taught obedience, solidarity, military strategy, and how to withstand pain. My harsh upbringing stripped me of my weaknesses and forced me to become strong. Ruthless.
But, I craved something greater - a life I could never have.
Against all odds, and the toughest training a warrior could endure, I found an unexpected love in the arms of a fellow Spartan. He was the very air I breathed and the water that sustained me. Fighting side by side with him, we were invincible. Where he went, I followed.
However, there was no place for love in Sparta. Feelings were for the weak. The only life for a Spartan was one of battle and brutality with no guarantee of tomorrow. In times of war, all men were put to the test, but the greatest challenge for us was not one of swords and spears, but of the heart.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-09-09
Unexpected!
I decided to listen to this as an audio book while on vacation abroad. I sat by the pool for 3 of my 5 days and listened to this wonderful, well detailed and character rich book. I don’t regret my decision the book had me clutching my pearls a few times, enjoying the friendships that developed and of course I was an emotional wreck at the end. Thank you! I enjoyed this a lot.
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- Miareadsbooks
- 2018-08-13
Stunning
Jaclyn has found the absolute perfect narrator for Axios, Adam Stubbs has given us a phenomenal rendirion of what was my book of 2017. This love story has the voice it deserved and I could not recommend it more.
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- Carol D
- 2018-07-17
Absolutely Blown Away
I've read this book on my own three times. It's such an amazing story and I don't think it matters how many times I read it. it will never get old. When the author announced that there was an audio version of this book in the works I was very excited. I was graciously gifted a copy of this audible and I couldn't be happier with what I've just heard.
Adam gives the men I love so much, life. He brings so much emotion to every character. From the very first sentence all the way until "The End" Adam gives a performance with his voice. It was great and I find myself wanting to see if he's narrated anymore books.
I highly recommend this book and this audible version to everyone.
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- ana monten
- 2021-01-02
My Heart!
This book is heartbreakingly beautiful. I don't like to spoil but you should know this book will break your heart!
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- David B
- 2019-05-30
Thoroughly enjoyable male love story
From the perspective of a gay male I found the story really enjoyable. However, the narration lacked heart even though the narrator was a professional. As such, the listener should make their own effort to ‘hear’ the depth and complexity of the love the author (seems to) intend to convey. The historical setting seemed well researched and very pl@usible. I would have preferred a more erotic direction, but it was nevertheless a very enjoyable listen. So much so that a few months afterward I still remember the characters fondly and feel touched by the story.
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- Kd
- 2019-02-25
A love affair for the ages
This is an epic tale spanning decades. The writing was so adept and the narrating so excellent and emotive that the end has continued to resonate with me and in me. And I'm sure it will for days to come. The narrator ruined me for my immediate next lesson because I either have to hear him again or someone of his caliber, otherwise I can't be satisfied. The skill of this guy was breathtaking.
The book seemed to be repetitive to me some time after the halfway mark, so I paused to listen to other books. Then when I returned I didn't want to listen to anything else. The story is long, but you realize why later when you realize you have been brought into the story so fully and know everyone so well and care about them immensely. This is not your traditional lalala- little-bit-of-conflict-then-HEA book.
I hesitate to even mention this, but, just in case someone misses how this book is listed, there is M/M sex in the book lovingly rendered many times. Don't buy the book if that's a problem for you.
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- JAW
- 2021-01-21
a tear jerker
this was a all over the map for me and I know all can't end happily ever after but I don't think I can handle another heartache even though it was Before Christ. Thank you for your research your time you put into this book I don't think I'll ever forget this story
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- Sera Grigori
- 2020-02-14
I am in literal tears... but it was amazing
I legitimately do not have the words to describe all my feelings for this book. It was not at all what I expected but I have never been more surprised and happy to be proven wrong. This book was phenomenal in every way. The plot, the characters, the side characters. All of it beautiful and heart wrenching.
I cannot recommend it enough.
I have been staring at a wall and sobbing for an hour. This was utterly beautiful.
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- Wojciech Dwornik
- 2020-01-18
Loved every minute!
The story was incredible! The narration superb! If you decide to pick this one up you will not be disappointed.
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- GEG
- 2019-01-05
So much love and heartache
Axios and Eryx’s story is beautiful, filled with heartache, love, and so much emotion. I will not forget this book for quite sometime. Hayden, Quill, and Theon were amazing. The brotherhood they all had together just pulls at my heart! The epilogue made me cry.
I have not read this only listened and to be honest I wouldn’t change that. The narration was wonderful and the voices were distinct.
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- PHILIPPE M.
- 2023-07-02
Excellent
Une histoire d'amour entre deux soldats spartiates mais aussi d'amitié entre tout un groupe d'hommes où chacun trouve une place épanouissante tout en apportant beaucoup aux autres.
Très bien lu, diction agréable et intonations parfaites. Une première écoute en anglais, très appréciée.
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