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the cover of this book immediately draws me in, it's really well styled and lets you know what...
Set in 1910 Chicago, The Davenports alternates between the perspectives of four young Black...
Every time I think of lives like this, my heart absolutely breaks. This author does a fantastic...
Just the description of this book had me intrigued, but after reading the first impression, this...
I really thought I would be more into this story than I found myself. I think it is so important...
Set in 1910, the Davenports are the creme de la creme of Black society. They're family places a...
Immediately drawn to the characters in the early chapters of this story. It is a fresh...
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis is the first in a YA historical series set in 1910 Chicago,...
This opening excerpt of The Davenports manages to deftly juggle the four narrators, giving each a...
This book sounds amazing! I would love to read more African American history and this one sounds...
The Davenports is a YA historical romance which I definitely think there should be more of, but...
I'm not really crazy about the cover art - and that's usually what initially piques my interest...
There is not much that I love more than a period piece. This book has the extra benefit of...
What a beautiful, attention grabbing cover! I was unaware of the Patterson family who founded...
I love the cover so very much, the yellow is beautiful and makes the picture stand out, very eye...
Wow this book sounds absolutely incredible! It’s not only historical but based on a real life...
Reading this first impression, I definitely got vibes/impressions that "Little Women" and Jane...
I'm so happy that Black voices and authors are being uplifted right now. After reading the first...
I love to see historical fiction centered around Black people with Black people on the cover and...
I'm not the world's biggest fan of historical fiction--in any guise, really--but this book...
This is my first time seeing this author or this book. However I'm glad I found it on this...
Chicago, 1910, the Davenports have made their fortune in the carriage industry to become a rare,...
I love historical fiction and I don't think this book will disappoint. We know too little of the...
This is exactly the kind of book that i want to read. The cover first of all is so beautiful and...
This looks like a fantastic historical fiction novel based on history that so often gets brushed...
I love historical fiction that focuses on forgotten or lesser known history and therefore was...
Let's start with the cover. Yellow is a very refreshing, cheerful, happy color. So I love that...
Always love a good period setting like Bridgeton but set in Chicago. It focus on a wealthy Black...
The Davenports starts with period and characters that would surely appeal to fans of Bridgerton....
I love the idea of this book and I’m sure when you read the whole thing it will all make sense. I...
After reading the synopsis of this book, I was immediately intrigued by this story. This book is...
I actually hadn't heard of this book before it was posted up on BookishFirst, but I'm glad I know...
Normally I shy away from tales centered around families because I just don't relate to the...
I have yet to hear about this book but it sounds great. I really love the contrast and elegance...
Krystal Marquis really sets the stage for her debut novel, The Davenports, in her note from the...
This sounds like an interesting story. The cover is colorful and eye catching. This sounds like...
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