Denise C. (dscrawford) reviewed on + 175 more book reviews
3.5 out of 5 stars -- Perfect to read while waiting to watch the next Olympics event!
This is a book about a trio of British cycling teammates who engage in a very competitive sport that requires stamina, determination, and strength. Mentally and physically challenging, those who train and race for Olympic gold do so at peril of reaching the limits of human endurance. The novel is about 3 racers -- Kate, Jack, and Zoe -- whose lives become intertwined at age 19 on the bicycle tracks of the elite cyclists chosen to compete at the highest levels.
This is not a romance or a love triangle, but a story of guarded friendship and indescribable sacrifice. The reader will grow to care for Jack and Kate as they help their daughter Sophie battle leukemia while still trying to pursue their own Olympic dreams. The reader will root for Zoe as she fights her own personal demons of longing and hidden pain.
The novel isn't about who wins the gold medal but about what athletes at this level must do for success. Is it worth it? Are the daily struggles worth the triumph?
The only thing taking this book down from 4 stars is that there's just a little TOO much description about the minutiae of cycling life and the actual races. In addition, the Star Wars references totally bored me as I'm not a fan. Other than that, I think anyone who loves to participate in or watch competitive sports will enjoy this novel.
PS - Got a kick out of the fact that both women and men from Great Britain won cycling pursuit!
And one more thing -- I hate the cover art for your books. BORING two color = thumbs down
This is a book about a trio of British cycling teammates who engage in a very competitive sport that requires stamina, determination, and strength. Mentally and physically challenging, those who train and race for Olympic gold do so at peril of reaching the limits of human endurance. The novel is about 3 racers -- Kate, Jack, and Zoe -- whose lives become intertwined at age 19 on the bicycle tracks of the elite cyclists chosen to compete at the highest levels.
This is not a romance or a love triangle, but a story of guarded friendship and indescribable sacrifice. The reader will grow to care for Jack and Kate as they help their daughter Sophie battle leukemia while still trying to pursue their own Olympic dreams. The reader will root for Zoe as she fights her own personal demons of longing and hidden pain.
The novel isn't about who wins the gold medal but about what athletes at this level must do for success. Is it worth it? Are the daily struggles worth the triumph?
The only thing taking this book down from 4 stars is that there's just a little TOO much description about the minutiae of cycling life and the actual races. In addition, the Star Wars references totally bored me as I'm not a fan. Other than that, I think anyone who loves to participate in or watch competitive sports will enjoy this novel.
PS - Got a kick out of the fact that both women and men from Great Britain won cycling pursuit!
And one more thing -- I hate the cover art for your books. BORING two color = thumbs down
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