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A review by topy_loving_books
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
5.0
Such a delight of a story!!! This couple made me swoon so many times by their cutiness especially the way Galen treats his Indigo sweetheart. Plus those two are so passionate damn! Carriage/desk s3x, anywhere, anytime, name it. Those two are insatiable with each other. Prepare yourself. It's so nice to see Esther slowly opening herself to passion and love, especially knowing she was setting herself for a loveless mariage with someone else at first.
It was my first book from Beverly and I completely understand why this is a classic. This book aged so well and the writing feels still modern. The change of POV in the middle of chapters wasn't even unsettling like it can be with other 'oldies' historicals. Can't believe it was original published in 1996.
I was worried at first by the context of the story, with slavery, but the story manage to be light and full of romance like I love my historicals. I especially appreciated the references to real historical persons and events, and the list of books' references in the end of the book. The author did her researchs thoroughly and it transpired in the story. It was done with parsimony without weighing down the romance aspect of the story.
It was my first book from Beverly and I completely understand why this is a classic. This book aged so well and the writing feels still modern. The change of POV in the middle of chapters wasn't even unsettling like it can be with other 'oldies' historicals. Can't believe it was original published in 1996.
I was worried at first by the context of the story, with slavery, but the story manage to be light and full of romance like I love my historicals. I especially appreciated the references to real historical persons and events, and the list of books' references in the end of the book. The author did her researchs thoroughly and it transpired in the story. It was done with parsimony without weighing down the romance aspect of the story.