The Davenports: More Than This

I enjoyed this series. I enjoyed the way the author wrapped up the series, though some of it was a bit rushed at the end. At one point, I thought maybe it was going to be another cliffhanger. The characters were enjoyable and I will miss being in their world.

Almost sorry I finished reading both books already! I love the Davenport family, including their close friends Amy-Rose and Ruby. Which is why I enjoyed the books despite mostly unresolved romances. I would still prefer Olivia end up with Washington and I think Helen could do better than her current love interest who confessed to misrepresenting himself. Her parents probably were just too eager to forgive him to secure an acceptable match for their daughter who resisted social conventions. I appreciate the women in this book are shown to be feminist trailblazers in career rather than being simply rebellious.I find the second book a bit unfocused; some characters that proved unimportant should have just been taken out because there are already so many characters to keep track of. Ruby’s dealing with multiple small conflicts as she makes the transition to becoming a bride is realistic, but it seemed the main one, her parents’ issues, wasn’t actively addressed. Ruby didn’t seem to be doing anything to try to resolve it, anyway, though she did hope her fashion endeavors might lead to her restoring their fortunes.I think the book should have spent more time building up the relationship of Amy-Rose with her mentor so we could be more in tune with her feelings toward the woman who did so much for her. But maybe we can learn more about her in the sequel. She and racer Ransom Swift were the two new characters that were most intriguing and should have been developed more.I think it likely with all the little loose ends that there will be a sequel. We need to know not only who the Davenport women will choose but about Amy-Rose’s family connections. And what Washington thinks of Olivia’s inspirational writing.I also wish the books gave more background on the real-life inspirations for the characters to make it easier to look them up. The first book gave anfew, but the second mentions none at all. Perhaps there’s an educatiobal guide to go with these which will be available soon. The main characters and many others are so interesting and likable you can’t help wanting to learn more.

I don't recall ever writing a review on any books before, but really felt the need to do so after reading both the Davenports. I loved the story line of both books about the Davenport family and friends. Couldn't put them down and was sad when they ended. I could really see these characters as I was reading. I hope that Crystal Marques continues their stores in additional novels on them all. In fact, I can see these novels being turned into movies!

This sequel gave me "everything I need and then some", Those were the final words spoken in the book and those words are my sentiments exactly. I enjoyed "The Davenports" and this 2nd book was exceptional! The twists and turns kept me reading nonstop. I could barely contain myself or rather discipline myself to put it down. I say Bravo, Bravo to Krystal Marquis! What a writer! What a storyteller! Thank you for gracing us with your magnificent gift!

This was very good, all I can think of, is what's next.Please continue with book three of The Davenports.