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A review by passionyoungwrites
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I guess living up to expectations is the rule, no matter where you grow up.”
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It’s 1910, and in Chicago, The Davenports are one of the few Black families of wealth and status. Surrounded by servants, parties, peers, and love interests, we follow the Davenport siblings and those in their circle.
Olivia who is ready for marriage until she meets a civil rights leader that sparks her interest.
Helen, who is more interested in fixing cars abs relationships, but finds interest in her sisters suitor.
And then there’s Amy - Rose, and attendant to the Davenport sisters who has plans of opening her own business and marrying a man she can’t be with.
Ruby, Olivia’s best friend whose family is scheming for her to marry the Davenports son, John, as someone else wins her heart.
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Reading of Black wealth was incredibly refreshing. And seeing that every class has some struggles of some sort is important. Not only that but the reader is allowed to see the political happenings in that time, the influence parents have on the children, career dreams and aspirations, and sacrifices made.
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If I had to pick one character that I favored here it would be Amy - Rose. Solely because she was realistic and not clouded by the opinions of others when making decisions for herself.
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Though, I feel that all of the characters are coming of age and have to see things for what they truly are. Seeing that what their parents want may be a starting point, but they realize that they have to actually take the time to find out what it is they want for their lives.
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This novel ended on a cliff hanger, as expected, due to the second book to follow. I’m hoping the ending for this crew is one that they deserve and the love to each of their choosing.
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If Historical Fiction is your thing, with a hint of romance - this is definitely one that you’d want to pick up!
.
It’s 1910, and in Chicago, The Davenports are one of the few Black families of wealth and status. Surrounded by servants, parties, peers, and love interests, we follow the Davenport siblings and those in their circle.
Olivia who is ready for marriage until she meets a civil rights leader that sparks her interest.
Helen, who is more interested in fixing cars abs relationships, but finds interest in her sisters suitor.
And then there’s Amy - Rose, and attendant to the Davenport sisters who has plans of opening her own business and marrying a man she can’t be with.
Ruby, Olivia’s best friend whose family is scheming for her to marry the Davenports son, John, as someone else wins her heart.
.
Reading of Black wealth was incredibly refreshing. And seeing that every class has some struggles of some sort is important. Not only that but the reader is allowed to see the political happenings in that time, the influence parents have on the children, career dreams and aspirations, and sacrifices made.
.
If I had to pick one character that I favored here it would be Amy - Rose. Solely because she was realistic and not clouded by the opinions of others when making decisions for herself.
.
Though, I feel that all of the characters are coming of age and have to see things for what they truly are. Seeing that what their parents want may be a starting point, but they realize that they have to actually take the time to find out what it is they want for their lives.
.
This novel ended on a cliff hanger, as expected, due to the second book to follow. I’m hoping the ending for this crew is one that they deserve and the love to each of their choosing.
.
If Historical Fiction is your thing, with a hint of romance - this is definitely one that you’d want to pick up!