A review by readingwithhippos
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins

5.0

Oh my gosh, I knew this book was going to be phenomenal and it still totally blew me away. Beverly Jenkins is the master (mistress?) of historical romance and I need to get into her backlist pronto. She’s an amazing talent and an incredibly thorough researcher. Indigo is set before the Civil War, and it’s a grim time for people like Hester, a free woman who shelters people on their way to freedom on the Underground Railroad. When Galen becomes her newest houseguest, he brings both danger and temptation to her door. I love class difference pairings, and this one is especially nuanced. Also Hester is a badass not to be trifled with, and I loved her strength and integrity.