Praise for The Davenports: More Than This
“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
“Marquis’s [second] novel richly portrays the complexities of early 20th century Black society and the determination of young women redefining their futures.” —School Library Journal
“The Davenport sisters and their friends Amy-Rose and Ruby are back for more romance and intrigue. [And] the politics and high society of Black Chicago in the early 1900s are as interesting and juicy as ever.” —Booklist
Praise and Accolades for The Davenports
* A New York Times Bestseller *
* A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year *
* A #1 Indie Next Pick *
* Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) Award Winner *
* Heartland Booksellers Award Winner *
* African Americans On The Move Book Club (AAMBC) Award Winner *
“The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.” —NBC’s TODAY
“The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage.” —Ebony
“A fresh, utterly enchanting read.” —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy
“Deftly written . . . A dazzling debut.” —Kirkus (starred review)
“Stunningly wrought . . . Presents a cast of take-charge women.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[Combines] the compulsive readability of Gossip Girl [with] a celebration of Black entrepreneurship [in a] a tale of ambitious young women forging their own paths.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Compelling . . . distinct and satisfying.” —BCCB
“Leaves readers anticipating the next chapter each time. This is a well-written novel, sure to please fans of historical fiction, romance, and Chicago history [for] young adults and adults alike . . . Recommended.” —School Library Journal
“If this whole series existed right now, I’d tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life.” —Teen Librarian Toolbox
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