The Davenports (The Davenports, #1)

by Krystal Marquis

Olivia remembered the moment she’d realized that every Black person she knew was touched by the horror of slavery. Sometimes Olivia felt it like a wound hidden deep under smooth skin—one that she didn’t remember receiving but that ached nonetheless.

His simple observation spurred the most unshakeable beginnings of a crush, though she’d been too young to know what to call it then. She knew what to call it now. Trouble.

He doesn’t want us to be special. He wants us, Black people with wealth, education, and opportunities, to be common. In the best sense of the word.”

His wink made her forget her exhaustion like a shot of espresso.

Ok see I’m starting to not like how he’s moving

“Much of what affects our lives is out of our control. We should always strive to make the choices we can. Life is too short, too full of heartache.”