The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

The Davenports

Krystal Marquis with Joniece Abbott-Pratt (Narrator)

12 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A frothy and wise Bridgerton-esque YA romance with an all-Black 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 the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
lighthearted 47%
inspiring 43%
reflective 25%
adventurous 23%
informative 23%
funny 21%
relaxing 14%
challenging 8%
tense 5%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 16%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.97

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