The Davenports: More than This

By: Krystal Marquis

Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

The anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller featuring escapist romance and a wealthy Black family in 1910s Chicago

Like the blazing Chicago sun, the drama is heating up for the Davenports and their social set. Before the summer of 1910 drops its last petal, the lives—and loves—of these four young women will change in ways they never could have imagined:

Newly engaged Ruby Tremaine is eagerly planning her wedding to the love of her life when a nasty rumor threatens her reputation and her marriage. Olivia Davenport has committed to the social justice cause and secretly hopes she’ll be reunited with dashing lawyer Washington DeWight—until her parents decide she’s to marry someone else. Amy-Rose Shepherd is making her lifelong wish of owning a salon come true, but when an incident forces her to return to Freeport Manor, she’s back in the path of John Davenport, who still holds her heart. Helen Davenport is determined to get over her own heartbreak and bring the Davenport Carriage Company into the new century, even if it means teaming up with a thrill-seeking racecar driver who just loves to get under her skin.

Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, More Than This is the second book in critically adored Davenports series, following four empowered and passionate young Black women as they navigate a rapidly changing society and discover the courage to steer their own paths in life—and love.

“The Davenport universe has history, humor, and heart baked into it . . . Breezy and fluid prose supports the love-filled merry-go-round of will-they-won’t-they storylines.”—Kirkus

©2024 Krystal Marquis (P)2024 Listening Library

Critic reviews

“The Davenport universe, which has history, humor, and heart baked into it, maintains its continuity in this volume, and Marquis will satisfy fans with the characters’ expanding narratives. The breezy and fluid prose supports the love-filled merry-go-round of will-they-won’t-they storylines. An enjoyable sequel in a well-oiled coming-of-age series.”—Kirkus Reviews

Can’t wait for the next Book

I truly enjoyed listening to both books and getting to know the Characters. Their stories were truly interesting.

Nice sequel

I was happy to be back with Olivia, Helen, Ruby, and Amy-Rose. Olivia was following her dreams of being an activist and started writing. Helen was trying to follow her dream of working for the family business and helping to develop a car for them to sell. Ruby was preparing for her wedding and starting to design clothes. Amy-Rose was starting her salon and hair care line with the help of a generous benefactor.
I really enjoyed this book. Each girl got to follow their dreams and also find love. It wasn't easy but they tackled every hurdle that was put in their path. The ending wasn't exactly what I expected but I am confident that each woman found their happily ever after.

Beautiful

I truly enjoyed this work by Krystal! It was exciting to see what was in store for each character. My favorite were John and Amy-Rose, but I still loved each perspective. I can’t wait for book 3!

Just as Fabulous

I absolutely love both of these books! This series is inspiring and a fabulous reminder of hope, as well as the importance of never giving up.

Too much romance from too many main characters

The first book in this series I took to be "historical African American fiction." When I saw this categorized as YA romance, I paused. But I enjoyed the first one so I bought it. Wish I hadn't. This really is romance and with 4 main characters with their 4 romances, it's quite repetitive. Literally. I noticed that each time it came around to one of the characters, the author seemed to give a little recap of the previous chapter that focused on that character.

Anything interesting in the first book takes a back seat to boring romance in this one.