The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

The Davenports

Krystal Marquis

fiction historical romance young adult

384 pages | first published 2023

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A frothy and wise Bridgerton-esque YA romance with an all-Black main cast—the first book in a debut duology, set in turn-of-the-last-century Chicago.The year is 1910. The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in...
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Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 42%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 28%
informative 28%
relaxing 21%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.12

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