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izzum_pullan08's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jeefburger's review against another edition
3.0
dont remember that well but 6/10 yk it was probably good
thatgingerholly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
gemee99's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one. It was really interesting reading about Indigo's background and the trauma that she'd been put through. Her relationship with Bailey was really heartwarming, and I loved how similar yet opposite they were.
The plot kept me intrigued the whole way through, and the ending was really interesting, definitely not what I'd expected.
There were some parts of the book that were a bit slow, but on the whole, a really enjoyable read.
The plot kept me intrigued the whole way through, and the ending was really interesting, definitely not what I'd expected.
There were some parts of the book that were a bit slow, but on the whole, a really enjoyable read.
notlikethebeer's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay? The mystery was a bit lacking. I really enjoyed the ways that Indigo’s character was explored, and the examination of whether there are some things that travel in blood. However, I think all of this was lost right at the end: I think the plot point I’m referring to should have been introduced earlier and/or explored further, as opposed to being a bit of a ‘get out of jail free’ card.
katieejayne's review against another edition
5.0
This was a book I'd forgotten I owned and only ended up reading it through Sam picking a number from my spreadsheet catalogue (it's impressive) and I took that book to his to read. I fell in love with the story, so much so that I had to bring it home so I could read it quicker. I needed to know more.
Indigo Donut follows Indigo, a seventeen-year-old girl that has spent the vast majority of her life in the care system after she was found next to her dead mother's body. From this alone, you can see how hard-hitting this book is, however, each topic discussed is done so with the utmost care. We also follow Bailey, a seventeen-year-old mixed-race boy with a love of guitars and a huge crush on Indigo. They meet in sixth form and thus begins our story.
Whilst this was an adorable love story at its heart the book focuses on familial relationships and how a non-nuclear family is just as important and tightknit as a nuclear one. There were so many kinds of relationships depicted in this book. Friendships, relationships, family, how teachers interact with students. The story also looked at rumours, mental health, bullying and so much more.
A truly wonderful story, that for some may hit close to home.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
Indigo Donut follows Indigo, a seventeen-year-old girl that has spent the vast majority of her life in the care system after she was found next to her dead mother's body. From this alone, you can see how hard-hitting this book is, however, each topic discussed is done so with the utmost care. We also follow Bailey, a seventeen-year-old mixed-race boy with a love of guitars and a huge crush on Indigo. They meet in sixth form and thus begins our story.
Whilst this was an adorable love story at its heart the book focuses on familial relationships and how a non-nuclear family is just as important and tightknit as a nuclear one. There were so many kinds of relationships depicted in this book. Friendships, relationships, family, how teachers interact with students. The story also looked at rumours, mental health, bullying and so much more.
A truly wonderful story, that for some may hit close to home.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
ms_y_are_you_reading's review against another edition
2.0
2,5 stars, with a tendency to go down. The story was OK, it got a little better on the way. Just a little too many cliches and I could practically predict the ending from page 20.... too bad
allons_y8's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book gave me a strong sense of nostalgia of when I used to read all the Jaquoline Wilson books when I was 10 or something which was interesting. I just picked this book off the YA section of the library so didn't really know what to expect. I thought it was a page turner with it creating strong attachment to the characters and wanting something to go right for Indigo for once. It was quite heartbreaking with her story and gave good commentry on the care system. I loved the connection to music as a romance through music is a particular love of mine. The writing style made it easy but emotional which I enjoyed. There was just something about it that didn't hit with me, but I can't put my finger on it. I'm impressed I managed to read such a chunky book in a short space of time. Overall, it's a light-hearted yet emotional romance about someone who has had a pretty f'ed up start and is trying for a Berger future.
kba76's review against another edition
4.0
Indigo and Bailey...very different, with totally different backgrounds, but this story focuses on what they have in common.
Indigo is fed up of everyone thinking they know her. Sent from foster carer to foster carer, Indigo knows most people who meet her will immediately google her and discover she was found as a toddler by her mother's dead body and her father was imprisoned for the murder.
When the mean girls at yet another new school pick up on this and start giving her grief, Indigo expects to go it alone. But then we have Bailey. A mixed-race kid known for his ginger Afro and his 'cool' social worker dad, Bailey can't stand by and say nothing. After sticking up for Indigo on the bus one day Bailey starts to draw closer to her, and we're left wondering about the identity of the mysterious homeless man who seems to be following her.
A moving tale that explores family and identity.
Thoroughly recommended, and a huge thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.
Indigo is fed up of everyone thinking they know her. Sent from foster carer to foster carer, Indigo knows most people who meet her will immediately google her and discover she was found as a toddler by her mother's dead body and her father was imprisoned for the murder.
When the mean girls at yet another new school pick up on this and start giving her grief, Indigo expects to go it alone. But then we have Bailey. A mixed-race kid known for his ginger Afro and his 'cool' social worker dad, Bailey can't stand by and say nothing. After sticking up for Indigo on the bus one day Bailey starts to draw closer to her, and we're left wondering about the identity of the mysterious homeless man who seems to be following her.
A moving tale that explores family and identity.
Thoroughly recommended, and a huge thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.
the_red_one's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75