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A review by anabel_unker
More Than This by Krystal Marquis
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Helen Davenport has been given a rare opportunity-- she has the chance to help design and create a brand new automobile with her older brother, John. However, the pair will only have one shot to win over their father's more conservative business-mind and Helen has just the idea to make their dreams a reality. While risky on numerous fronts, the chance to work with an up-and-coming racing star has her heart beating faster in more than one way...
Determined to not let her disappointment at the seeming cooling-off of her recent relationship, Olivia Davenport transforms herself into not only the perfect society lady, but suffragette who volunteers regularly at various community centers. Determined to fuel her passion for civil rights by her own merit, she may just find someone who supports <I>all</I> her dreams, old and new.
Amy-Rose Shepherd, under the wing of an influential member of upper society, has made a splash in New York with the launching of her hair-care line. Determined to return home and see her dream of a salon dedicated to serving textured hair become a reality, her quick rise to success may have some unsavory sorts sniffing around for any weakness she may have. However, the only soft spot she has is for her former employer's son-- a relationship doomed before it could even begin by the Davenport patriarch. Or was it?
Blissfully engaged and ready to start this next chapter of her life, Ruby Tremaine will no longer be fighting against the current as she waits to be swept off her feet by her loving and devoted fiancee. However, after the devastating loss of her father's mayoral campaign, cruel rumors begin to circulate about Ruby's propriety; causing Harrison's family to cool towards the happy couple.
Picking up right where the first book left off, MORE THAN THIS is a direct continuation of the drama, angst, and entanglements from the first book of this series (i.e. it's best to read this right after the first, because there's a lot of different characters to keep track of!). While this wasn't my favorite YA book of the year, I enjoyed the unique setting of turn-of-the-century Chicago and the starkly different main characters.
Helen Davenport has been given a rare opportunity-- she has the chance to help design and create a brand new automobile with her older brother, John. However, the pair will only have one shot to win over their father's more conservative business-mind and Helen has just the idea to make their dreams a reality. While risky on numerous fronts, the chance to work with an up-and-coming racing star has her heart beating faster in more than one way...
Determined to not let her disappointment at the seeming cooling-off of her recent relationship, Olivia Davenport transforms herself into not only the perfect society lady, but suffragette who volunteers regularly at various community centers. Determined to fuel her passion for civil rights by her own merit, she may just find someone who supports <I>all</I> her dreams, old and new.
Amy-Rose Shepherd, under the wing of an influential member of upper society, has made a splash in New York with the launching of her hair-care line. Determined to return home and see her dream of a salon dedicated to serving textured hair become a reality, her quick rise to success may have some unsavory sorts sniffing around for any weakness she may have. However, the only soft spot she has is for her former employer's son-- a relationship doomed before it could even begin by the Davenport patriarch. Or was it?
Blissfully engaged and ready to start this next chapter of her life, Ruby Tremaine will no longer be fighting against the current as she waits to be swept off her feet by her loving and devoted fiancee. However, after the devastating loss of her father's mayoral campaign, cruel rumors begin to circulate about Ruby's propriety; causing Harrison's family to cool towards the happy couple.
Picking up right where the first book left off, MORE THAN THIS is a direct continuation of the drama, angst, and entanglements from the first book of this series (i.e. it's best to read this right after the first, because there's a lot of different characters to keep track of!). While this wasn't my favorite YA book of the year, I enjoyed the unique setting of turn-of-the-century Chicago and the starkly different main characters.