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Indigo
Ava is your typical teenage girl, hoping to spend her summer doing the shopping, concerts, skateboarding, and hanging out with her friends. Her best friend Sera has other plans for them, learning how fly her uncle Mat’s hot air balloon. Their first solo flight turns out to be the adventure of a lifetime. By magical forces, they are pulled into a world that is unlike their the world of Indigo, steeped in myths, legends, and prophecy. Where nothing is what it seems. Where good and evil are not easily distinguished. Will the two teens be able to figure out whose side they are really on before it’s too late and find their way home?
446 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2013
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About the author
Kate Marie Robbins
51 books27 followersFrom the makings of her fabulous tennis hits, from the inspiration of her waggish pets, from the riotous air of Minnesota, comes Kate Marie Robbins...
She lives in a VERY small town in southeastern Minnesota with her family and her three pets. She is currently working in a nursing home but has for long dreamed of being a published author- which since you are reading this, has come true. She likes to read, sing, paint and is very proud of her music & book collections. She also wants to travel the world. When she travels the world of Indigo, she would like to learn sword fighting from Bradan, or be a tailor.
Kate once waited to get into a concert for ten hours, in a snow storm. She dyes her hair a different color every few months, and once went to Walmart wearing a black cape and cat ears. She never got into trouble at school, and has not yet achieved her ambition of drinking her way through all twelve pubs pictured on her Irish calendar.
She lives in a VERY small town in southeastern Minnesota with her family and her three pets. She is currently working in a nursing home but has for long dreamed of being a published author- which since you are reading this, has come true. She likes to read, sing, paint and is very proud of her music & book collections. She also wants to travel the world. When she travels the world of Indigo, she would like to learn sword fighting from Bradan, or be a tailor.
Kate once waited to get into a concert for ten hours, in a snow storm. She dyes her hair a different color every few months, and once went to Walmart wearing a black cape and cat ears. She never got into trouble at school, and has not yet achieved her ambition of drinking her way through all twelve pubs pictured on her Irish calendar.
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July 21, 2013
Amazing! Oh my God, I loved this book! The ending kept me on the edge of my seat and left me very excited and happy for the characters. Can't wait for the next one!
December 12, 2014
This book was fantastic! The author did a brilliant job allowing each character to be their own narrator thus letting the reader get to know each character on a personal level. The story is about best friends on a ride in a hot air balloon. The wind shifts, the fog brings fear, and their courage and tenacity will be tested as they land in a magical uniquely colorful world. They are alone when they land but are soon rescued by the palace gaurds. They are convinced that they are saved before ending up in the hands of the dark warriors. Then one of the girls is captured by the dark warriors. And maybe that is a good thing? Then one of the girls runaway. Maybe that is a good thing? Both girls are in the middle of a land that has been divided for ages. Both sides are convinced that one of the girls is an answer to their prophecy to bring peace back to their land. The story is full of intrigue, suspense, courage, friendship, romance, and living up to one's destiny. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
May 31, 2013
Through FaceBook, I feel like I have been a part of this book from the beginning. But I was totally unprepared by how amazing Indigo by Kate Marie Robbins would become. Everything you ever want in a book. Love, laughter, suspense, drama, mystery. I really love this book.
May 30, 2013
I absolutely loved the book!! I'm very much looking forward to the next one. I was hooked from the start til the very end!! keep up the writing!! :)
March 25, 2014
Author Ms. Kate Marie Robbins has an imagination that is "out of this world". She takes us readers on a balloon ride that, after running into a mysterious fog bank, finds us in the magical and mysterious land of “Indigo.” A place where the two main characters, Ava and Sera, who are both 18 years old from modern day America, find themselves in a place of pure fantasy. Indigo is unlike anything the girls could ever imagine as the grass and trees are blue, and the sky is pink. The inhabitants of Indigo are just as colorful and flamboyant as the trees, and for transportation they ride unicorns and zebra’s.
As a fantasy junky I was really looking forward to reading this book as the description sounded great. Sadly I was disappointed on many levels.
Let me start by first saying that I think that the plot of this story is fantastic. The Land of Indigo a beautiful world for an adventure, and the characters are really interesting and even have colored illustrations in the back of the book that give you a better idea of who they are and what they look like. (big thumbs up to this, though they might have been of more use if they’d been in the front of the book, or if upon introduction to the character have an * by it along with a page number for quick look up.)
As I was saying the plot is great, the location fantastic, and the characters really interesting, but the reason I gave this book only 3 stars is due to the fact that the writing is rather monotone. When reading it, it is void of any real emotion. As an example when the girls land in this new land and see all the changes they are shocked for a moment but then just seem to move on quickly to something else. You’d think that two teenage girls in a situation like this would be overcome with emotion: crying, screaming, panicking, etc. But they don’t react like a teenager would to this situation nor too many of the other situations they find themselves in. This lack of emotion and development in the story-line made it a bitter sweet read for me. I loved the idea of the book, but the lack of feeling and the monotone writing style made it difficult to finish.
I believe that with some refinement to the story-line, clarification on some key points, and more emotion added to the characters, this book could easily be a 5 star.
As a fantasy junky I was really looking forward to reading this book as the description sounded great. Sadly I was disappointed on many levels.
Let me start by first saying that I think that the plot of this story is fantastic. The Land of Indigo a beautiful world for an adventure, and the characters are really interesting and even have colored illustrations in the back of the book that give you a better idea of who they are and what they look like. (big thumbs up to this, though they might have been of more use if they’d been in the front of the book, or if upon introduction to the character have an * by it along with a page number for quick look up.)
As I was saying the plot is great, the location fantastic, and the characters really interesting, but the reason I gave this book only 3 stars is due to the fact that the writing is rather monotone. When reading it, it is void of any real emotion. As an example when the girls land in this new land and see all the changes they are shocked for a moment but then just seem to move on quickly to something else. You’d think that two teenage girls in a situation like this would be overcome with emotion: crying, screaming, panicking, etc. But they don’t react like a teenager would to this situation nor too many of the other situations they find themselves in. This lack of emotion and development in the story-line made it a bitter sweet read for me. I loved the idea of the book, but the lack of feeling and the monotone writing style made it difficult to finish.
I believe that with some refinement to the story-line, clarification on some key points, and more emotion added to the characters, this book could easily be a 5 star.
September 3, 2013
REVIEWED FOR ROUND TABLE BOOK REVIEWS
Indigo by Kate Marie Robbins is a story of challenge and discovery in another world. Two young women, Ava and Sera, are swept into another world by magic on their first solo balloon flight. They find themselves in a new world where they are thought to be part of an ancient prophecy and must decide who to trust while figuring out a way home. They find out about who they are and the strength they have together.
The story is interesting as are the characters. We get glimpses of the new world, Indigo through various characters eyes. The story is told in the first person, mostly by Ava. Yet the author also gives a peak into most of the characters through their own unique perspective. Each character spends a lot of time thinking and worrying; carrying on their own inner monologue. This can be confusing at times and repetitive at others. I found myself thinking, “Okay, get on with it.” Or I would have to go back and reread the section title to understand whose perspective I was experiencing. I wanted to get more story and description and less angst about what might happen. The characters did things that felt out of character and even contrived at times. The leaders need more strategy; the villains need more purpose.
The core story and characters are strong. The world feels real. Perhaps a young adult audience might overlook the minor inconsistencies.
Indigo by Kate Marie Robbins is a story of challenge and discovery in another world. Two young women, Ava and Sera, are swept into another world by magic on their first solo balloon flight. They find themselves in a new world where they are thought to be part of an ancient prophecy and must decide who to trust while figuring out a way home. They find out about who they are and the strength they have together.
The story is interesting as are the characters. We get glimpses of the new world, Indigo through various characters eyes. The story is told in the first person, mostly by Ava. Yet the author also gives a peak into most of the characters through their own unique perspective. Each character spends a lot of time thinking and worrying; carrying on their own inner monologue. This can be confusing at times and repetitive at others. I found myself thinking, “Okay, get on with it.” Or I would have to go back and reread the section title to understand whose perspective I was experiencing. I wanted to get more story and description and less angst about what might happen. The characters did things that felt out of character and even contrived at times. The leaders need more strategy; the villains need more purpose.
The core story and characters are strong. The world feels real. Perhaps a young adult audience might overlook the minor inconsistencies.
March 15, 2014
As part of a book club, I agreed to read and review the author’s work. I was originally drawn to this book by the cover and the author’s description. I must admit I was put off at first by the first person point of view. I like to be drawn into a story, and lose myself in it; something I find difficult to do when I am reading something akin to a personal diary or journal. However, the author’s sheer creativity, from the world of Indigo she has created, to the characters there-in, quickly won me over.
Geared towards pre-teens/teens, there is little explanation given to the events that lead the main characters into this world. Instead, the story just moves forward, leading the reader through this strange new world. Numerous characters are introduced as the tale unfolds. Further, the point of view frequently changes so that the reader may see events through the eyes of these different individuals. Still, the story remains fast paced, never lagging for a moment.
However, the main draw of this book is the world of Indigo itself. It is new, fresh and novel, unlike any other world I have previously read about. Akin to Wonderland in its originality, Indigo draws the reader in. At the end of the book, I found myself wanting more of this world. Despite the first person issues, I would recommend this book as a creative, fun read. Trust me, Indigo can definitely be addictive!
Geared towards pre-teens/teens, there is little explanation given to the events that lead the main characters into this world. Instead, the story just moves forward, leading the reader through this strange new world. Numerous characters are introduced as the tale unfolds. Further, the point of view frequently changes so that the reader may see events through the eyes of these different individuals. Still, the story remains fast paced, never lagging for a moment.
However, the main draw of this book is the world of Indigo itself. It is new, fresh and novel, unlike any other world I have previously read about. Akin to Wonderland in its originality, Indigo draws the reader in. At the end of the book, I found myself wanting more of this world. Despite the first person issues, I would recommend this book as a creative, fun read. Trust me, Indigo can definitely be addictive!
April 27, 2013
I love this book, and I've been entranced with it from the beginning, when there were only a few chapters written, and it was just getting started. It's a fantastical story of Ava and her friend Sarah, taking a trip in a hot air balloon, and everything goes wrong. They're looking for a place to land, but well, the ground just doesn't look right from where they are in the sky. As they get closer to the ground, they realize the world is not as it was when they went up. The colors are different, the trees, the grass, everything is different. So they take off walking and find a wood sign to the Indigo Palace, and realize they have no idea where they are. After traveling a bit more, and resting for the night, they come across some palace guards and their adventures really begin. I say adventures, because there are more than one, for each of them, wrapped up into this story that makes you fall in love with the world of Indigo.
The characters are pretty awesome, strong and brave, doing what needs to be done regardless of their fears and the various trials thrown their way. They struggle with trust, who to trust, who is really who they say they are, who is really trying to help them, and also build some good lasting friendships and even love, along the way.
The characters are pretty awesome, strong and brave, doing what needs to be done regardless of their fears and the various trials thrown their way. They struggle with trust, who to trust, who is really who they say they are, who is really trying to help them, and also build some good lasting friendships and even love, along the way.
October 28, 2013
I was so hopeful this story would flesh out eventually. The story itself could have produced a very compelling set of books, if the story itself was addressed . Unfortunately, the characters showed no emotion at all. No awe, stress or confusion when changing worlds. Not just changing worlds but to a world were everything is another color!! No love when they fell in love. No emotional loss when deciding in an instant to never return home. No remorse or grief for the family left behind . Even the sworn enemies of hundreds of yrs met , talked and then went shopping like friends. This book did not describe the scenery, clothing or even the back story of ANY character in detail. Even the main characters were flat. The girls even simpered/tilting their heads and batting their eyes. Each Chapter was only 3-4 pages long, switching from one character to the next. (not a select few but all) The fact that the book was in first person was great but the use of "I am" "I will" I, I, I, in very sentence was a little CAT in the Hat-ish. Sentences spoken by the characters were stilted. This story was about a prophecy of a girl with Indigo hair. Not once in this story did anyone tell the prophecy. I hate to say it but it seems to be almost a well prepped outline.
September 3, 2013
Reviewed for Round Table Book Reviews
This is a story about two teen girls, Sera and Ava that enjoy a day out in a hot air balloon but then everything drastically changes. They somehow break through a reality barrier and end up in another world, where trees are blue and people’s natural hair colors consist from the colors of the rainbow. Sera and Ava are then thrust in the middle of a war between the people of Indigo; the people of the palace vs. the Dark warriors (a group of outcasts). Ava is believed to be the prophecy that will lead these two enemies to peace. In my opinion, this book is 3 stars, I just couldn’t get into it…I guess you would say that it wasn’t my cup of tea. It was well written even though the dialogue was sometimes iffy. Ave and Sera are from present day earth but sometimes they speak as though they were born back hundreds of years ago. If you like fantasy and alternate reality then this is the book for you. I do like how there is a character guide but I do think it would have been better either at the front of the book, or maybe throughout…whenever the author is introducing a new character
This is a story about two teen girls, Sera and Ava that enjoy a day out in a hot air balloon but then everything drastically changes. They somehow break through a reality barrier and end up in another world, where trees are blue and people’s natural hair colors consist from the colors of the rainbow. Sera and Ava are then thrust in the middle of a war between the people of Indigo; the people of the palace vs. the Dark warriors (a group of outcasts). Ava is believed to be the prophecy that will lead these two enemies to peace. In my opinion, this book is 3 stars, I just couldn’t get into it…I guess you would say that it wasn’t my cup of tea. It was well written even though the dialogue was sometimes iffy. Ave and Sera are from present day earth but sometimes they speak as though they were born back hundreds of years ago. If you like fantasy and alternate reality then this is the book for you. I do like how there is a character guide but I do think it would have been better either at the front of the book, or maybe throughout…whenever the author is introducing a new character
September 3, 2013
I was really excited about reading after going over the previous reviews of the book. Once I got started I quickly lost interest. I’m not sure if it was the style of writing or if it was the jumping around of the different points of view.
The foundation of the story is fantastic; it has a “Wizard of Oz” feel for me. The manner on how the girls entered the new realm and the colors and the description of that new place, Indigo, was really great. Where the story started falling flat was how the characters spoke or how their activities were described, I felt like the author was trying really hard to be grammatically correct or to get the detail precise instead of just letting the story flow. The different points of view also left me a little confused on who is doing what and when, instead of letting the story being told from Ava’s point of view. I would have loved to hear her tell the story the whole way through.
The foundation of the story is fantastic; it has a “Wizard of Oz” feel for me. The manner on how the girls entered the new realm and the colors and the description of that new place, Indigo, was really great. Where the story started falling flat was how the characters spoke or how their activities were described, I felt like the author was trying really hard to be grammatically correct or to get the detail precise instead of just letting the story flow. The different points of view also left me a little confused on who is doing what and when, instead of letting the story being told from Ava’s point of view. I would have loved to hear her tell the story the whole way through.
September 3, 2013
**reviewed for Round Table Book Reviews**
5 stars
What happens when the world you lived in is gone and you are now in this odd fairy tale looking world? Well, this is what Ava and Sera have to deal with. They've been learning how to fly Sera's uncle's hot-air balloon all summer. On the way back from their first solo flight, the get lost off course in a horrible fog storm. Where they land is anywhere but home. In a land with silver trees, blue grass, palace guards, and dark warriors, it's up to Ava and Sera to decide who they can truly trust.
Kate Marie Robbins takes us on a magical journey where friendships are built and made stronger, true love is discovered, and where dreams are now a reality. There are mysteries to be discovered and truths to be revealed in this wonderful story of 2 brave and courageous girls just trying to find home. This is a great story that you'll be able to read again and again and continue to uncover new elements each time.
5 stars
What happens when the world you lived in is gone and you are now in this odd fairy tale looking world? Well, this is what Ava and Sera have to deal with. They've been learning how to fly Sera's uncle's hot-air balloon all summer. On the way back from their first solo flight, the get lost off course in a horrible fog storm. Where they land is anywhere but home. In a land with silver trees, blue grass, palace guards, and dark warriors, it's up to Ava and Sera to decide who they can truly trust.
Kate Marie Robbins takes us on a magical journey where friendships are built and made stronger, true love is discovered, and where dreams are now a reality. There are mysteries to be discovered and truths to be revealed in this wonderful story of 2 brave and courageous girls just trying to find home. This is a great story that you'll be able to read again and again and continue to uncover new elements each time.
September 3, 2013
This was a nice story about Ava, a normal teenager, & her best friend Sera, who go on a Solo Balloon trip. This leads them into an adventure they could never have imagined.
They are pulled into another world, by Magic forces, the world of Indigo. This is a world full of Myth & Legend, Good & Evil. The two girls must figure out the right side to be on in time for them to go back home.
This is a very well written story. The descriptions, of the clothes & places were excellent. The characters worked very well together & were very believable.
I could see this being a big hit with young teens.
A good fantasy tale.
They are pulled into another world, by Magic forces, the world of Indigo. This is a world full of Myth & Legend, Good & Evil. The two girls must figure out the right side to be on in time for them to go back home.
This is a very well written story. The descriptions, of the clothes & places were excellent. The characters worked very well together & were very believable.
I could see this being a big hit with young teens.
A good fantasy tale.
August 14, 2013
If you love fantastically built fantasy worlds, then you will love Indigo! I was with this author from the beginning and have watched the progress of Indigo and let me tell you yes i am pleased with the end result!
I love all the characters and love the magnificent character sketches at the back of the book! I totally recommend buying the paperback to hold the glory that is Indigo in your hands to get the full experience! You will not be disappointed! This author is one talented lady!
I can't wait for book 2!
I love all the characters and love the magnificent character sketches at the back of the book! I totally recommend buying the paperback to hold the glory that is Indigo in your hands to get the full experience! You will not be disappointed! This author is one talented lady!
I can't wait for book 2!
July 15, 2013
I loved reading this book. The characters, scenery, clothes, ways of life and everything about it was amazing. It was like being pulled into a dream world. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.
June 11, 2017
Awesome book! Loved reading it & rooting for Ava & Braden :) Can't wait until the next book in the series comes out!
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