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foreverfree's review against another edition
5.0
Indigo is the story of a former slave turned Underground Railroad conductor and her struggle to live the life she deserves. The perfect blend of historical fiction and romance, Indigo is a must read.
hairiel42's review against another edition
5.0
12/5 stars, follow the North Star to the nearest bookstore and buy this, I'm begging you
Good God this book consumed for the past few days, I found myself picking it up every time I sat down. I loved how Hester and Galen's relationship evolved throughout the narrative. Seeing their devotion to one another and abolition was inspiring. I'm impressed how Jenkins managed to weave actual history into the narrative, without it feeling like a lecture or detracting from the romance itself.
It's unbelievable to me that this book hasn't been adapted into a movie yet. I'm completely obsessed.
Good God this book consumed for the past few days, I found myself picking it up every time I sat down. I loved how Hester and Galen's relationship evolved throughout the narrative. Seeing their devotion to one another and abolition was inspiring. I'm impressed how Jenkins managed to weave actual history into the narrative, without it feeling like a lecture or detracting from the romance itself.
It's unbelievable to me that this book hasn't been adapted into a movie yet. I'm completely obsessed.
_ashton_reads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Jenkins never fails to deliver such rich detail and emotion in her novels! And even though this is a romance novel, I still get a better American history lesson from her books than I ever did in school. Not only do her books make me swoon with the romance, but also have to set the book down at times and process my thoughts and feels regarding the struggles the characters face within that time period.
The heroine, Hester, is a pillar of strength. The way she was able to keep her poise and dignity in the face of some absolutely horrid situations and people was so admirable. I also love how she made Daniel work for it
The heroine, Hester, is a pillar of strength. The way she was able to keep her poise and dignity in the face of some absolutely horrid situations and people was so admirable. I also love how she made Daniel work for it
fringebookreviews's review against another edition
5.0
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jove64's review
5.0
I've obviously been under a rock or something because I've only just discovered this author. (Thanks Smart Bitches, Trashy Books podcast.) This is set just before the American Civil War (it ends just after the Harpers Ferry incident right at the cusp of the war beginning) in a small town in Michigan just west of Ann Arbor. The main characters are all involved in the Underground Railroad in some way. The community has the usual tensions around class, politics, and so on. The romance is a nice twist on "rich handsome stranger comes to town with no intention of staying". There is also a thread of chosen/found family and a recognition that birth family isn't necessarily going to provide the family support you need. I'll definitely pick up more historical romance from this author.
deviki's review against another edition
4.0
Books I've read and provided detailed reviews over the years but all data is lost after accidental deletion and GD's refusal to restore it back.
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
sailormar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Dear god how did this take me so long to read. Ms. Bev is an artist. A revelation. A genius. A gift to us all.
Read the content warnings - it’s a book about slavery and the Underground Railroad so it’s not a light read in many spots. But GOD does it rise out of the pain and deliver joy and beauty and pleasure, the things intended for and deserved by all people, no matter the limits of the time. Hester and Galen are a dream couple. Only Galen Vachon could have pulled off that church scene and had me on his side.
I don’t feel I’m exaggerating in the slightest to say this feels like Austen - sumptuous, beautiful, sweeping, discussion of class and the struggles of the time, different, rich characters all struggling over the same tough questions. What is love and what makes us risk it all for it? If we are lucky enough to find and to recognize true love, are we brave enough to grab it with both hands, in spite of our baggage, our insecurities, our past, all the stories we tell ourselves about how we do not deserve the love we seek and the love we find?
Also I have never been so aroused by vanilla in my whole life and I don’t think I’ll ever smell it again without thinking of Galen Vachon tracing that Madagascar vanilla extract all over La Petite Indigo (in case you were wondering - yes it bangs and DOES IT EVER BANG!!!).
Just go get this book. I’ll buy it for you, I’ll drive you to the library, I’ll ship it to you. Just read it!!
Read the content warnings - it’s a book about slavery and the Underground Railroad so it’s not a light read in many spots. But GOD does it rise out of the pain and deliver joy and beauty and pleasure, the things intended for and deserved by all people, no matter the limits of the time. Hester and Galen are a dream couple. Only Galen Vachon could have pulled off that church scene and had me on his side.
I don’t feel I’m exaggerating in the slightest to say this feels like Austen - sumptuous, beautiful, sweeping, discussion of class and the struggles of the time, different, rich characters all struggling over the same tough questions. What is love and what makes us risk it all for it? If we are lucky enough to find and to recognize true love, are we brave enough to grab it with both hands, in spite of our baggage, our insecurities, our past, all the stories we tell ourselves about how we do not deserve the love we seek and the love we find?
Also I have never been so aroused by vanilla in my whole life and I don’t think I’ll ever smell it again without thinking of Galen Vachon tracing that Madagascar vanilla extract all over La Petite Indigo (in case you were wondering - yes it bangs and DOES IT EVER BANG!!!).
Just go get this book. I’ll buy it for you, I’ll drive you to the library, I’ll ship it to you. Just read it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Slavery, Violence, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs, Classism, Death of parent, Violence, and Pregnancy
moonshineforest's review against another edition
3.0
another read for my independent study on the history of historical romance. not my favorite but definitely marks a turning point on my reading list
mags83509's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
#23for23 challenge Book #22
I am embarrassed to say this is my first Beverly Jenkins… clearly, I haven’t been thinking because it was as good as I have heard her books are. Luckily, I now have a massive backlog I can work through! The chemistry between Hester and Galen was incendiary- the banter, the stubborn push/pull, the seduction: amazing! This was a time period I don’t feel like I have read much in, so I really appreciated the setting and history that permeated the book. I think the book did a fantastic job of threading the needle of showing how truly awful slavery was and the impacts of it while also still showcasing a romance, the joys of freedom, and the fight for abolition. Overall, a great read!