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Summary: Legendary Romance and History at it's Best: A MUST READ.
Review: This is an incredible book. Mrs.Jenkins is a superb writer and historian. The story of Hestor and Galen renewed my interest in reading. The plot was better than a movie and the romance was sweeter than any modern day courtship. This is a story set in slavery times, but with a wonderful blend of mystery, intrigue and special romantic interludes. OH HOW ROMANTIC....In a modern society, where relationships are based on things, this story highlights the special ways two people share the simplicity of life in little things "like making mud pies together" all while dealing with the hardship and adversity of slavery issues. I have recommended this book to many friends and family and they have all shared an enthusiatic response. A MUST READ....this book is worth its weight in gold.
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Summary: Get This On Your Bookshelf!
Review: After thoroughly enjoying my first novel by Beverly Jenkins I was immediately hungry for more. "Indigo" hit the spot.
(And "Topaz" and "Through The Storm" too!)
I originally read the book a few years ago, and am now falling in love with Hester and Galeno all over again. I'd forgotten how their passion burns up the pages! I just love the teasing (and tenderness) as Galen helps to bring out the woman in Hester. Considering the extreme challenges people of "the race" faced in those days it is hard to imagine that a love like theirs truly existed. But as they fought hard for equality they didn't forget the importance of playing hard at love. The wonderful mix of romance and historical fact (did I mention romance?) make this, and all of Ms. Beverly's books I've read so far, an excellent read. Can't wait to get my hands on the rest!
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Summary: Knowledge plus Romance!
Review: Indigo was an excellent history lesson as well as a steamy romance! I learned a lot that I did not know about that period, especially the kind of people involved in the Underground Railroad. This book would make an excellent movie.
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Summary: Must Read!!!!
Review: Instead of studing for my final I could not put this book down!!! I love the bits of history that she puts in her story and well as the love scenes that I read over and over again. If you have never read of any of her you are truly missing out.
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Summary: Beverly Jenkins is the only romance writer I read
Review: Before Beverly Jenkins I didn't read romance novels. My experience had been suffering through several really bad, corny books to find a good one, or at least decent one. I was talked into trying one of Beverly Jenkins' books by a friend who even got me the book because I refused to waste my money. And what a wonderful, and exciting treat. I first read Vivid. I returned my friends copy and bought my own. And I have read all of Ms. Jenkin's books. I love the way she takes a background or supporting character from one book and tells their story in another. Her work is exceptional. She even gives a list of resources, at the end of each book, where the reader can find more information about black history of time period in her book. After much debating, my sister and I decided Indigo is our favorite. Through the Storm is also #1 because it's the life story of Galen's best friend, the main male characters in Indigo. Vivid, Nightsong,Topaz and Always and Forever would be my second favorites. I just can't choose. The thing I love most about her books is, unlike many Black, Books, Music, Movies, etc., she portrays black people as the intelligent, industrious, complex people we are instead of the stereotypical, crying over a man, can't find a job, somebody is cheating, self hating, loud and wrong images we constantly see. Those of us that don't relate to those negative images have a hard time finding stories that we do relate to about educated, or not, career minded, black, people in love relationships that are just dealing with life's problems and success, ups and downs. I love this author and can't wait for the next book. Any movie deals in the works for one of these fabulous stories?
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Summary: Historical Bliss
Review: I have read all but one Jenkins books, and her superb story telling ability is surpassed only by her knowledge of African American History which she offers as a treat in her works the lady is a romance guru. Go GIRL
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Summary: Historical Bliss
Review: I have read all but two of Jenkins books she is a superb story teller and a true griot of African American History. To read one of her books takes patience because you won't want to put it down. Go Girl.
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Summary: fabulous story
Review: I've read all of her books and this is my second favorite. Beverly Jenkins is a wonderful storyteller and the history lesson is an added bonus. Read it and you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Not "Just" a Romance Novel
Review: I have read all of Beverly Jenkins' novels and Indigo is the best novel she has written. All of her books have been enjoyable and educational without feeling like you are in a history class. In Indigo, Ms. Jenkins provides the reader with the ultimate fantasy...Galen is Hester's prince charming. He truly LOVES her. The book takes place during the period in our history of slavery. Ms. Jenkins provides information that some readers may not know about the trials and dangers of the underground railroad. So, Ms. Jenkins is able to entertwine history and romance in a most delightful way! Indigo is more proof that as Ms. Jenkins has said, "What some African-Americans know about their history is that we were slaves and then there was Martin Luther King, Jr." African-Americans have a lot of history that exist between those two time periods and a lot of romance as well. Beverly Jenkins' ability to formulate an excellant historical romance novel dealing with African-American issues is fantastic! You will enjoy this book...the ultimate fantasy of love...a Prince Charming.
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Summary: What a History Lesson
Review: Hester Wyatt loved helping slaves become free. She would allow them to stay below her home. She came across a man that was seriously injured. She later found out that he was the Black Daniel. A man who also helped the cause for slaves. Galen Vachon was healed by a woman with hands of Indigo. He came to really care for Hester who he affectionately named Indigo. He wanted to share everything with her. Hester didn't want all the expensive things Galen was use to. She was always overcome when he gave her expensive gifts. Slaves had a very hard time and when the people ended up in a territory where they were free, there were still people who wanted to put them back into slavery. Ms. Jenkins gives a wonderful history lesson in this book, just as she does in all of her books. When you are done reading her novels, you come away with a wonderful love story as well as a great lesson in Black History.
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