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More Than This
by Krystal Marquis
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book!
Please note: This is the 2nd book to "The Davenports". If you have not read "The Davenports", there will be spoilers below!
General Description: Following the 4 women of Chicago's upper crust, we have Helen, who, with the help of her brother and a race car driver, trying to usher her father's carriage company into the future by producing a car. Helen's older sister Olivia is exploring a new love interest and finding her voice in the suffragist and civil rights movements. Olivia and Helen's old friend Amy-Rose had gone to NYC to sell her hair care product, and that was successful! So successful, she was able to get her salon off the ground in Chicago! However, Amy-Rose must handle grief and navigate love while trying to keep her business afloat. Lastly, Ruby's awaiting marriage and trying to find her own footing in a society that is slowly turning against her.. How will the four women fair?
The goods:
- I definitely enjoyed this more than book 1. I liked how we got to see each story continue.
- Helen's storyline was so interesting to me and I loved the business side we get to see of her when creating the car.
- Ruby's and Olivia's perspectives on standing up for themselves was inspiring (and honestly I hope we see more of specifically Olivia's)
- Amy-Rose is my favorite character. Her pushing through so much grief to keep her dream alive just made my heart smile as i read it.
The loss of a star:
- It was a slower start overall and I wish I had a bit more back-pacing done, considering you had to remember the multiple perspectives from b00k 1. It also feels like we may get another book? I feel like it's open for that.
overall, if you liked book 1, definitely check this one out!
Please note: This is the 2nd book to "The Davenports". If you have not read "The Davenports", there will be spoilers below!
General Description: Following the 4 women of Chicago's upper crust, we have Helen, who, with the help of her brother and a race car driver, trying to usher her father's carriage company into the future by producing a car. Helen's older sister Olivia is exploring a new love interest and finding her voice in the suffragist and civil rights movements. Olivia and Helen's old friend Amy-Rose had gone to NYC to sell her hair care product, and that was successful! So successful, she was able to get her salon off the ground in Chicago! However, Amy-Rose must handle grief and navigate love while trying to keep her business afloat. Lastly, Ruby's awaiting marriage and trying to find her own footing in a society that is slowly turning against her.. How will the four women fair?
The goods:
- I definitely enjoyed this more than book 1. I liked how we got to see each story continue.
- Helen's storyline was so interesting to me and I loved the business side we get to see of her when creating the car.
- Ruby's and Olivia's perspectives on standing up for themselves was inspiring (and honestly I hope we see more of specifically Olivia's)
- Amy-Rose is my favorite character. Her pushing through so much grief to keep her dream alive just made my heart smile as i read it.
The loss of a star:
- It was a slower start overall and I wish I had a bit more back-pacing done, considering you had to remember the multiple perspectives from b00k 1. It also feels like we may get another book? I feel like it's open for that.
overall, if you liked book 1, definitely check this one out!