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Indigo
When Indigo Olsen was 15 years old, she was stolen from her bedroom in the dead of night by two of the country's most prolific criminals. Although she was eventually rescued, the traumatizing and painful experience left her reeling with both internal and external scars. Scars that leave her unable to trust, and unable to look at herself in the mirror. Now, two years later, she's starting her first year at Fairbanks College, hoping for a fresh start. She expects the stares, the whispers behind her back, the pressing questions. Everyone has heard her tragic story. Everyone has heard of the grotesque and hideous scar marring her face, a constant reminder of her past. What she doesn't expect is Kennedy Keats. A quiet and thoughtful artist who has an eye for beauty like she's never seen. Letting her guard down seems impossible, especially when she realizes her past is never far behind her...literally.
380 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2014
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About the author
Kayla Parent
9 books85 followersKayla Parent has written over 150 digital stories and amassed hundreds of millions of reads across a dozen different platforms.
Depending on her mood that day, she writes—and loves—both romance and horror. Her goals are to either make you fall in love with her characters, or frighten you enough to worry that one of them is hiding under your bed.
She currently lives in Boston with her swoonworthy husband, her sweet son and her mischievous beagle, Gus. When she's not writing, she's usually reading. She's enamored with historical romance, mythology, folk tales and true-life crime. She's also a self-proclaimed champagne enthusiast, a chronic daydreamer, and popcorn fanatic.
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Depending on her mood that day, she writes—and loves—both romance and horror. Her goals are to either make you fall in love with her characters, or frighten you enough to worry that one of them is hiding under your bed.
She currently lives in Boston with her swoonworthy husband, her sweet son and her mischievous beagle, Gus. When she's not writing, she's usually reading. She's enamored with historical romance, mythology, folk tales and true-life crime. She's also a self-proclaimed champagne enthusiast, a chronic daydreamer, and popcorn fanatic.
Oh, and I love Instagram. Follow me!
@kaylaparent_writer
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November 10, 2016
Another gem I found on kindle unlimited!
Indigo was kidnapped and raped and tortured at the age of fifteen, she wasn't found for several months. And her savior was a woman at a gas station, one person was all it took to recognize her and set her free.
For the rest of her school year, Indigo was home schooled but she then decided she wanted to try to start over by going to college. She was very nervous at first of what people would say about her horrible scar. You know how people are, they say mean things and they did. But Indigo made some wonderful friends, Sabrina, Kennedy and Shawn. They ended up being couples. Indigo and Kennedy and Sabrina and Shawn. It wasn't easy for Indigo and Kennedy though as you can image from her past. They all knew about her from the papers, but they loved her and thought she was beautiful inside and out.
Indigo is going to school to study dance. Since she no longer wants to be a ballerina herself, she wants to open her own school for little kids. The book doesn't focus on this, it's more focused on the love interests and friendships. Kennedy wants to be an artist but his mom wants him to be a lawyer so he's taking both until one day things happen and he finds his true calling.
The man and woman that took Indigo are in jail but the woman is set up for a parole hearing and they think she will get out of jail. Indigo doesn't want to testify to keep her in jail. She didn't back then and she doesn't want to now, but for reasons, she finds her courage and does what she has to do.
I love this book and the characters. The love story takes it's time and is very sensitive to the nature of what happened to the character of Indigo. It's still young adult so you have craziness and some stupidity but that's life =) Either way I really enjoyed this book even though I wanted to smack a few people!
And I especially loved the ending where the book jumps ahead 10 years to tell the lives of all the friends and people involved. It was a bittersweet ending and I loved it ♥
MY BLOG: Melissa Martin's Reading List
Indigo was kidnapped and raped and tortured at the age of fifteen, she wasn't found for several months. And her savior was a woman at a gas station, one person was all it took to recognize her and set her free.
For the rest of her school year, Indigo was home schooled but she then decided she wanted to try to start over by going to college. She was very nervous at first of what people would say about her horrible scar. You know how people are, they say mean things and they did. But Indigo made some wonderful friends, Sabrina, Kennedy and Shawn. They ended up being couples. Indigo and Kennedy and Sabrina and Shawn. It wasn't easy for Indigo and Kennedy though as you can image from her past. They all knew about her from the papers, but they loved her and thought she was beautiful inside and out.
Indigo is going to school to study dance. Since she no longer wants to be a ballerina herself, she wants to open her own school for little kids. The book doesn't focus on this, it's more focused on the love interests and friendships. Kennedy wants to be an artist but his mom wants him to be a lawyer so he's taking both until one day things happen and he finds his true calling.
The man and woman that took Indigo are in jail but the woman is set up for a parole hearing and they think she will get out of jail. Indigo doesn't want to testify to keep her in jail. She didn't back then and she doesn't want to now, but for reasons, she finds her courage and does what she has to do.
I love this book and the characters. The love story takes it's time and is very sensitive to the nature of what happened to the character of Indigo. It's still young adult so you have craziness and some stupidity but that's life =) Either way I really enjoyed this book even though I wanted to smack a few people!
And I especially loved the ending where the book jumps ahead 10 years to tell the lives of all the friends and people involved. It was a bittersweet ending and I loved it ♥
MY BLOG: Melissa Martin's Reading List
January 2, 2015
Great book
This was a really good NA book. I didn't have those things that I hate in a lot of books in this genre. It had no cheating, no sleeping around once the story started, Kennedy wasn't fighting his feelings, no jealous ex. Kennedy wasn't playing any games, both characters were up front and actually communicated with each other, and told the other how they felt, no matter how awkward. Indigo and Kennedy were completely honest with each other, except Kennedy about one thing, but that's what causes the conflict that is required on a book. I liked Kennedy's character. I like how he feels the need to protect, and he feels such attraction to Indigo, he's so needy...needs her to like him, needs her to want him, and need him. I liked it. I liked Indigo's character. She was pretty complex, and strong. Never was I frustrated with her actions, or with what she was going through. By the end, I had one unanswered question, but it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. AND there was a Wtf moment!!! The book took me be surprise, but not in a bad way, and that just made me like the book even more.
Overall, this was a really good book, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
This was a really good NA book. I didn't have those things that I hate in a lot of books in this genre. It had no cheating, no sleeping around once the story started, Kennedy wasn't fighting his feelings, no jealous ex. Kennedy wasn't playing any games, both characters were up front and actually communicated with each other, and told the other how they felt, no matter how awkward. Indigo and Kennedy were completely honest with each other, except Kennedy about one thing, but that's what causes the conflict that is required on a book. I liked Kennedy's character. I like how he feels the need to protect, and he feels such attraction to Indigo, he's so needy...needs her to like him, needs her to want him, and need him. I liked it. I liked Indigo's character. She was pretty complex, and strong. Never was I frustrated with her actions, or with what she was going through. By the end, I had one unanswered question, but it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. AND there was a Wtf moment!!! The book took me be surprise, but not in a bad way, and that just made me like the book even more.
Overall, this was a really good book, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
December 30, 2015
I enjoyed this more than I expected. The characters kind of grew on me as the story progressed. The author does a good job of evoking the campus experience and, although the topic is unusual, created a decent story of evolving trust and self-esteem.
February 22, 2016
Writing 'Indigo' was an incredible experience.
Once the idea came into my head I literally felt as if I HAD to write it. Indigo and Kennedy were two characters who formed easily for me (if only that could happen all the time!). The element of crime stems from my fascination with the subject that started ever since I was a little girl. Criminals, cold cases and the like have always captured and held my attention. And romance, well, I don't think I could write anything if it didn't have a strong dose of love in it! (As a pisces, I'm a very affectionate person who LOVES love, which I hope comes through in this story.)
I hope you all love Indigo and Kennedy like I do!
Thank you so much for reading.
Once the idea came into my head I literally felt as if I HAD to write it. Indigo and Kennedy were two characters who formed easily for me (if only that could happen all the time!). The element of crime stems from my fascination with the subject that started ever since I was a little girl. Criminals, cold cases and the like have always captured and held my attention. And romance, well, I don't think I could write anything if it didn't have a strong dose of love in it! (As a pisces, I'm a very affectionate person who LOVES love, which I hope comes through in this story.)
I hope you all love Indigo and Kennedy like I do!
Thank you so much for reading.
October 24, 2016
This was an absolutely beautiful story about a broken girl who learned to live again with the help of people who love her. The author tells a terrifying story story with heartwarming redemption. I absolutely recommend it!
November 17, 2014
I just found this book. ))
It should be very interesting, challenging and exciting.
It should be very interesting, challenging and exciting.
December 19, 2014
LOVED this book! The mix of crime and romance is an ultimate blend for me, and the story felt new and interesting than other New Adult novels that I read. I would definitely recommend!
December 22, 2014
3:5 stars from me
May 10, 2020
Indigo is one of the best books I’ve read this year. It has everything: romance, action, suspense, mystery, and a universal theme of overcoming our fears that will never get old. Despite this common theme, Parent’s story is anything but common. Parent manages to capture the mannerism of her characters so authentically that, despite their uniqueness, you feel like they are real. Indigo gave me the same joy I felt while reading The Hunger Games and Twilight series coupled with the satisfaction of devouring a book in a single day. Parent will be a force in the literature world for a long time to come, and I recommend this book for all.
November 12, 2015
I cannot find this book :( anyone know where I might be able to? :)
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