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A review by ashylibrarian
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fine historical romance read with a local setting. I enjoyed the cast of characters, and, although it took me a little bit to sort out who was who with the audiobook, I did like the multiple POVs at each chapter change. It was fun to bounce between the four main characters and glimpse different aspects of their lives as the overarching plot moved forward. This was a fun and unique way to take a brief dive into a piece of African-American history that we don't often learn about.
I appreciated the note at the end of the audiobook that shared more about the inspiration for this story.
I appreciated the note at the end of the audiobook that shared more about the inspiration for this story.
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Slavery