Indigo by Beverly Jenkins

372 pages first pub 1996 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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Indigo by Beverly Jenkins is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged historical romances that intertwine personal passion with the resilience and danger of the Underground Railroad, blending heartfelt character dynamics with rich historical stakes.

Description

As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings he...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 1,428 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

adventurous: 55%

hopeful: 46%

informative: 38%

inspiring: 32%

tense: 28%

challenging: 21%

reflective: 18%

dark: 14%

funny: 14%

lighthearted: 14%

sad: 12%

mysterious: 11%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
70% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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