»Alarming and surreally beautiful« Times Literary Supplement When Galen becomes her newest houseguest, he brings both danger and tem. Only knew some minor aspects of this aspect of American History, but this story really opened my eyes in how vital it was and the sacrifces many made to help others gain their freedom even at the cost of their own lives. She spent 24 years of her life thinking love was the worst thing ever, but then she's accepting it and all's good.
Well Indigo, I'm glad to have finally read you. Curious, disturbing and indispensable.« L’Obs, France
But we learn early on, that she is deceptive and I loved her end too. If it had continued along the same or similar lines, I'd probably have given it a five despite my dislike of certain tropes. 4 Personen fanden diese Informationen hilfreich. I loved everything from the beginning to the very end.
Nicknamed Trout and Eel for their darting quickness and the mysterious webbing between their fingers and toes, the boys dream of the farthest seas and of a magical past they barely remember. "Be careful baby girl, I bite. However, then she turns around and accepts gift after gift from him, from crates of food and a chest full of expensive clothing, to a silk dress custom-made with fabric she'd bypassed because it was far too costly. And I'm always looking for more non-white characters, so if you have suggestions, I'll welcome them.
Which is why it makes no fucking sense for an ex-slave to move house and leave her freedom papers behind! We see a slow change in both of them. She wasn't afraid to help others in need. Best Romances With Spinsters, Wallflowers, Or Old Maids, Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books), Indigo, by Alice Hoffman, Realistic Fiction, Alexis Daria’s New Romance Pays Homage to Telenovelas. Which I definitely relate with since I do that sometimes. Historical romances are sometimes lacking in history, but here it is tangible and thorough. And in this case, that probably averages out to a 3.5.
I have always been intrigued by it though. The Underground Railroad aspect was fascinating to read about. Oak Grove is a dry, dusty town haunted by memories of a past flood. Now for our delicious hero. Can't recommend it enough. So love has no meaning for her. I'm already on my second go-round and am finding more enjoyment the second time. I totally believe Happy Endings are very realistic no matter the setting or time. Very unique in that. What happened to her protesting about being a charity case?? He's saying ridiculous, piercing things from far too early in. I loved it! It was very well evened out, I honestly didn't know what to expect from the pacing before reading it. The Indigo Spell ist die Fortsetzung von Bloodlines und The Golden Lily und macht da weiter, wo Band 2 aufgehört hat. I love class difference pairings, and this one is especially nuanced. Which does make sense since she lost her parents due to their love of each other.