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The original Davenport book drew me with a story following two sisters and their friends as they navigated affluent black society in 1920s Chicago. It was more than just parties and romance. These young ladies were finding their place in the world and how they could follow their dreams and make a difference. The Davenports: More Than This is the much-anticipated sequel that takes place just a few weeks after the popular first book.

Book two sees Amy Rose open a salon, Olivia become an activist, Ruby find her fashion passion, and Helen's dream to work on automobiles become a reality. They didn't let being women or black hold them back from pursuing their dreams. Throughout the book, you will find plenty of conflict for each character, much of which centers around love.

What I Liked: Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and I enjoy how author Krystal Marquis gives us a unique perspective on black society that isn't often seen during that time. Despite their distinct personalities, the four female characters share key traits such as quiet strength and determination to realize their dreams. They truly are inspiring and you can't help but root for each one to succeed.

What Left Me Wanting More: Some plot points dragged on, like Amy Rose not reading the letters forwarded to her. This gave her storyline some romance angst but as the reader, I was incredibly frustrated with the lack of miscommunication.

The Davenports More Than This is an excellent historical fiction sequel that wraps up the story of the Davenports and their friends in a way that is a bit predictable, but still very enjoyable to read.