I really enjoyed reading this captivating book that explores the transformation of Kansas City, especially with the impact of a groundbreaking black quarterback. The story skillfully unfolds the narrative of J.C. Nichols, a notable real estate figure, explaining how his housing regulations unfortunately worsened the challenges of segregation. The book takes a close look at the effects of redlining on black communities, emphasizing the impact of a major highway, which created hurdles for them to build wealth through homeownership.

Initially attracted to the book because of Patrick Mahomes, I was engrossed in the intertwined stories of sports and the rich history of Kansas City. The seamless integration of these two elements was truly fascinating and demonstrated a collaborative effort that contributed to the city's improvement. The book excels in highlighting the interconnected stories of Kansas City and its beloved Chiefs, illustrating the various ways in which they are intertwined.

Undoubtedly, this book provides a captivating journey into the heart of Kansas City's history, offering a compelling narrative that beautifully combines the worlds of sports and urban evolution. A truly fascinating read!

Unfortunately, this title is one that I could not get to. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity.

Thank you for allowing me to read the advanced readers copy of this book! I really enjoyed learning all about Kansas City and the traditions they have. Not to mention the rich history of the city, about my favorite nfl team the Chiefs, and favorite MVP QB Patrick Mahomes!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of Kingdom Quarterback by Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd!

I am a Kansas City native and "Kingdom Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs, and How a Once Swingin' Cow Town Chased the Ultimate Comeback" by Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd is my book Super Bowl.

Any Kansas Citian will tell you how much they love their hometown, their hometown sports, and how close the city is to being something great.

And according to the book, it's always been that way.

The writing jumps between the history of Kansas City (from its founding to present) and the up-and-down saga that is the Kansas City Chiefs. It takes that feeling of being on the brink of something great throughout the history of the city, and makes Patrick Mahomes and the current Chiefs that something great.

If you're not a football fan, this book might not be your jam. But if you want to once again feel the rush of the 13 second game or of winning the first Super Bowl in half a century, this is your book.

Plus, I learned a lot about my city. Do you know how hard it is to explain the difference between Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas? I now know why both exist and have the perfect book chapter to show anyone who tells me I'm from Kansas (yes, I live on the Missouri side).

Stars: 4/5
Busy Girls Rating: 3/5

Thank you to Penguin Group Dutton and NetGalley for the advanced copy. It made this Kansas City heart so happy. Go Chiefs!

KB

While the Chiefs are not "my" team (Go NY Giants!), they are one of my favorite teams to watch. I've seen them play live, and you can't help but root for Mahomes. I loved learning more about the town, franchise, and Mahomes. This book made me look forward to visiting the city again, as well as seeing another Chiefs game.

I though this book was very interesting! Being from Kansas and growing up taking trips to KC I enjoyed learning the history of the town. As a life long Kansas City Chiefs fan it was so fun reading about the town and how the franchise has evolved over the years. And of course I loved learning all about our MVP Patrick Mahomes.

A wonderful book that pivots between being a history of Kansas City and being a history of the Mahomes-era Chiefs. I’m a long distance Chiefs fan, so I loved the Chiefs portions, but also learned a lot in the city portions, Really enjoyed it. Perfect for a Chiefs fan.

I received an egalley of this book from NetGalley in return for this honest review.