Indigo Blues

by Danielle Joseph

I never asked to be famous―or infamous. Such is my fate for briefly dating (and dumping) Adam Spade. Yes, the Adam from the indie rock band Blank Stare who wrote "Indigo Blues"―the song that gave the band overnight success, propelled them to New York City, and stole my precious anonymity. Now I'm pawed by fans, stalked by reporters, and pegged as a vicious heartbreaker. And Adam is still calling me. Doesn't he have better things to do?

With a hit single and a promising career, I should be on top of the world. People on the street are beginning to recognize me, which is cool. And scary. The band is counting on me to write another hit, but I can't stop thinking about Indigo. Why won't she answer the phone?  

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Music, Romance, Ebooks, Teen, Realistic Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2010

About the author

I'm the author of the upcoming picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (2.4.2025) and the biography of Jewish South African freedom fighter, Ruth First, RUTH FIRST NEVER BACKED DOWN. My other books include, SYDNEY A. FRANKEL'S SUMMER MIX-UP, I WANT TO RIDE THE TAP TAP, SHRINKING VIOLET, INDIGO BLUES and PURE RED. SHRINKING VIOLET was the inspiration for Disney's RADIO REBEL on the Disney Channel! When I'm not writing, I'm either listening to music, eating chocolate or swimming--sometimes all at once!

For more info visit my website at: www.daniellejoseph.com

Reviews

[Katelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I walked away from this book with mixed feelings. The only way I can think of to try and explain why this is, is for me to break down my review into what I really liked about the novel and what left me wanting. For starters the whole idea behind this book is just great. Two teens date for a little while and then they go their separate ways, one more willingly than the other, which is usually the case in all breakups isn't it? Some time passes and the boy (Adam) and his band get their big break and are discovered by an agent/manager. What song changed their career's fate you ask? Why, it's the song Adam wrote about his break up and it's titled "Indigo Blues" after his ex-girlfriend's name. As much success as it's bringing Adam, the opposite can be said for Indigo. She becomes teased at school, hounded by the media and is made out to be some kind of a heart breaker. Not an equal outcome if you ask me.

So for what I loved? Obviously the premise drew me in and kept me interested throughout. Indigo was very real for me. She didn't come across as being a super pumped up character, but instead was a very believable one. I would have reacted similarly in her situation for the most part. As much as I liked Indigo, her younger brother Eli stole the show for me. Definitely my favorite out of the cast. He was quirky, witty and slightly nerdy, but most of all he was downright adorable. Indigo and Eli had the sibling rivalry going on, but his reactions to her teasing threats and his strange habits had me falling in love instantly.

Now to the thing that I'm just not sure about. The ending. I was not happy with the ending and it left me unsatisfied. I get that Danielle Joseph may not have wanted to write a cookie cutter ending but for me it was too abrupt. I'm not into spoiling a book for others but I just thought this could have gone a different direction than Joseph took it and I was disappointed. Oh well, it happens but unfortunately now I'm not sure how I really feel about the book, the ending is such a large factor for me when I'm reading. So I'm left frustrated, bummer right? So I remain on the fence and leave it to other readers to check it out for themselves and see what they think, I'm not sure whether I want to sway anyone one way or the other.

[Anna Schroeder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have very mixed feelings on this book. On one hand, it was okay. On the other, it just... wasn't. I read Danielle Joseph's debut, Shrinking Violet, and I absolutely loved it. I had very high expectations on this book, and they just weren't met.


First of all, it was a lot like Audrey, Wait! I know that this probably is just coincidence, but it tainted the book for me. While reading, I was like, Audrey, Wait!, Audrey, Wait! There were so many things that were similar between the two.


However, Robin Benway pulled it off better than Danielle Joseph did. I didn't feel bad for Indigo. At some points, I was just like, "Is she REALLY going to whine like this the whole book?" I didn't feel like I could relate to Indigo at all, whereas I could relate to Audrey in Audrey, Wait!


That being said, there were parts of this book that were okay. I loved that you could read from Adam's point of view as well as Indigo's. It gave the book a cool perspective. Also, like Shrinking Violet, I had trouble putting the book down and I wanted to keep reading and keep reading until I was done.


Overall, it was an okay book, though it could've been better, especially if it didn't remind me of Audrey, Wait! C/C-.

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mix of laid back and charged, Indigo Blues is a great story about not only broken hearts but how quickly one thing can get out of control. With split perspectives, the reader gets a strong, sympathetic connection with both Adam and Indigo, creating a great bond and little bias throughout. The music angle adds a certain spark, creating a unique situation and a great pitch for the broken heart aspect.

Indigo is an appreciable character, frustrated at the situation she suddenly finds herself in when her ex-boyfriend not only writes a song about her that becomes an overnight hit but uses her real and obviously unique name for it. Now having to fend off questions about tearing Adam’s heart out, people questioning how nice she really is, and no longer able to simply fly under the radar, Indigo is forced to not only sort out her feelings with Adam but also learn how to maintain a somewhat normal life. This creates a big sympathetic aspect for Indigo and pitches her in an interesting light. Indigo is an intelligent, strong character and though she does show some weakness, she is rarely whiny or obnoxious even with the situation.

Adam is quiet and sweet, highly sympathetic not only because he was the one to have his heart broken but also in the way Joseph poses his thoughts and feelings. He didn’t intend to cause problems for Indigo with the song nor did he really expect his band to hit it big as a result. Struggling to find a way to at least talk to her and balance his newfound fame, Adam’s ride is an interesting one and the chapters from his side were a fantastic addition to the overall tone and effect of the story. His interactions with his band mates are hilarious and show his character strongly, as do the parts with the girl he starts dating.

The plot is a smooth one, centered around Adam’s band trying to finish a record and stay on top of their fame rather than being a one hit wonder as well as focused on Indigo’s handling of the situation. While she is still in high school and dealing with everything related to that on top of the song issue, Adam is twenty and completely focused on the band. It is a great contrast between the two and a refreshing mix. Things progress at a steady pace, giving enough of the teenage mindset and events from Indigo’s side. The two characters live in different states at this point, stuck only with phone calls and texts for main communication but tied together by the song and their history.

The meaning behind the band’s name, Blank Stare, is a comical one and Joseph has added several small quirks throughout the book to entertain readers and make it unique. The writing is well done, giving separate mental tones to both characters while still holding a certain level of fluidity that is all Joseph’s ability. Rarely does the plot die down and there are several different arcs and events that stand alone but help add to the overall effect. The only real downfall for me, personally, was later in the book. I could have used a little more involvement as the two tried to work things out- I felt the ultimate outcome and their decision whether to forgive or not was a little rushed given the build up. Regardless of this, it was still an overall great read.

Indigo Blues is a cute read with a great ending, one that is built towards and completely understandable. The plot holds a few surprising turns and reveals and holds a mix of emotional and strong with fun and light. This is a great summer read with some refreshing aspects, and many deeper bits that linger after and don't reveal themselves until further thought is put in. One simple action sparked the entire series of events and Joseph does a remarkable exploring the fallout.

[Espe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really was a 2.5 stars for me. It was cute, fluffy, incredibly predictable, and a little cheesy. A few years ago a band called Plain White T's shot to the top of the charts with a song called, "Hey there Delilah". The song's subject was hounded and articles written about her. Translate that into a novel and that is Indigo Blues. Indigo is a high school senior who briefly dated Adam, a member of a new band, Blank Stare. Dealing with his heartache after Indigo broke up with him, he writes a song about the break up, titles it Indigo Blues and poof! Blank Stare has a hit song. The book switches points of view each chapter between Adam and Indigo and what is going on in their lives as they are both thrust into the spotlight of the hit song. Indigo is angry, Adam still pines for her. Indigo is wading through her feelings, Adam is dealing with being a new celebrity and living a bit like a rock star.

Predictability and cheesiness aside, Indigo Blues is a fast read, very good for some fluff. I enjoyed the characters, especially the family members and the best friend. It was funny in parts, and if you need a break from something deeper, this is it!

[Jolene Perry]

I LOVED the premise of this, but had a few issues.

(BTW - I just wasn't sure what to rate it. This is DEF not a zero star book :)

I felt like I never really discovered the past of Adam and Indigo - I would have liked to see that revealed. It was only hinted at, and the details were sparse. Even a tiny bit more would have been nice.

It is WAY too convenient to have not just one, but TWO teens who don't obsessively check and listen to messages. There were several times when one or the other or both of them cut off halfway through a voicemail, and then didn't check the ending for days.

Indigo watches half of an interview with Adam's band, and then turns it off? After spending all this time finding the interview on the computer? It just felt too convenient.

Indigo, while trying to be closed off from Adam, felt a little closed off to me, at least in parts.

I wish the end had leaned a little more one way or the other way. It felt almost, but not quite finished.

I read Pure Red by this author and LOVED, and everyone says her debut is remarkable, and I definitely want to read more from her!

[Iowegian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hated this book, as nothing happens. Don't learn or care anything about the main characters.

SPOILERS
The entire book takes place after the main characters break up and ends when they forgive each other ( but don't get back together). Both characters try dating someone else, and we don't know anything about them or their previous relationship...so I couldn't care less what happens to them.

[Tracey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hate to say it, but I just didn't like the character Indigo!! She was just too stand offish to me! She came across as being harsh where as Adam's character felt softer I think. I'm not even sure if they're the right words to use, but I felt a connection to Adam and none to Indigo.
I've heard really good things about the authors other work, so will definitely be reading more of her writing!!

[Gwyn Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Indigo Jackson *was* just a normal highschooler until her ex-boyfriend Adam Spade wrote a hit song about how she broke his heart. Now the whole nation has the Indigo Blues and Indigo has way more attention than she ever wanted. Plus, Adam won't stop *calling*!

[Stephanie A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The shorter, lighter, dual POV and definitely cheesier version of Audrey, Wait! But the characters are older (going-on-18 and 20), so even though the writing is on a 6th to 8th grade reading level, there are multiple attempts to shove in sex scenes and drinking. They're fleeting but still feel awkward and forced, at odds with the overall tone. Especially when she attempts to lose her virginity in a car, only to get weirdly slut-shamed by the police officer knocking on the window.

"I suggest you two go on home now. It's a school night. And you" -- she points a finger at me -- "need to watch yourself. You don't need another song written about you."

I've seen too much to be mad about such relatively tame stuff at this point, and overall the story was fine, but bottom line is this is a very forgettable book and perhaps more of a 2.5. Even the ending is a dud, so abrupt that I thought my Libby copy must be missing at least a page if not a proper closure chapter:

They go on an E! talk show intended to pit them against each other, but they've already talked it out off screen, so at the end of a tepid interview she makes a big show of taking Adam's hand and publicly apologizing. I quote the last lines verbatim:

"Really, you didn't have to say that," Adam whispers.
"I know." She smiles.
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edit: omg, can't believe my dumb ass got tricked into reading another Flux-published book circa 2010. Well, that explains everything.

[Melissa at My Chaotic Ramblings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indigo Blues starts off with the lyrics to the song that this book is centered around. Then it jumps right into Indigo's point of view, and alternates her view with Adam's. I loved that there weren't a set amount of chapters and that we did get both points of view without it all being jumbled up in one chapter.
Adam is the writer of the new hit song Indigo Blues, which he wrote after what he perceived as a bad break up between him and Indigo. Although in Indigo's mind they weren't together that long, nor was the break up really that horrible. We get to see the effect the song has on both Adam and Indigo.
For Adam the song is really a jumping off point for the band he is in; Blank Stare. And from the popularity of the song, he and his band mates really must keep up a decent image and come up with their next hit. Adam then meets Hannah; whom I instantly disliked, one night at a place called Hatchback. Hannah disappears for a few "chapters" but then makes a reappearance again in Adam's chapters. To me Hannah is a star chaser, and is really only with Adam for his up and coming star status. Though in the long run she does seem to help him with getting over Indigo.
Indigo is really your typical teenager, she works at a local candy shop, Rock Candy. She goes to school where she is crushing on a guy named Tripp. The song that has skyrocketed Adam and the band to the top of the Billboard charts is slowly ruining Indigo's life as she sees it.
She is now hounded by the media and half of her small town. The way she sees it, Adam really had no right to blast her name the way he did; although she really can't see that by writing the song Adam was expressing his feelings for her and how heartbroken he was over their breakup. All she knows is that she wasn't in love with him and never really gave off that she was, so she doesn't see how he can claim that she broke his heart.

We go through most of the book without too much communication between Adam and Indigo, just a few phone calls and a text here and there. But even without direct communication between the two, we can see how each is dealing with the aftermath of the song.
When Eli, Indigo's brother, sets up an interview for both Indigo and Adam on a NY based talk show; both reluctantly agree to go on. When Indigo and her best friend Cat show up at a SoHo party and Cat gets wasted, Indigo gets bombarded by fans of Indigo Blues. Adam and Hannah happen to arrive at the same party and instantly Indigo is hoping that Adam will help her with Cat. After Adam proves that he isn't really holding a grudge, and helps her get Cat home safe and sound; they have a small heart to heart.
I wasn't happy with the way the book ended, and would have loved to seen more of a reconciliation between Indigo and Adam, but the book did end on a good note for all involved.

This being the first book I have read by Danielle Joseph, I was pleasantly surprised and will be getting her other books. I loved the way she wrote and I really felt like I was walking around with the characters in the book.

[Erica Cameron · Rating 3 out of 5]

“When I found out that ‘Indigo Blues’ hit number one on the Billboard charts this morning, I ran to the bathroom and threw up. Then the toilet lid smacked down on my nose. Now, at the insistence of my mom, I’m zoning with an ice pack on my face.”

Think about the worst rumor anyone has ever spread about you and then imagine that someone turned that rumor into a song and it became a hit single overnight. This is the stuff nightmares are made of. This is Indigo’s life.

Told from alternating points of view, Indigo Blues shows what happens to both the songwriter and the muse after a breakup inspires a hit single. Adam Spade’s band Blank Stare is the newest craze and all Adam can think about is Indigo. She won’t return his calls or texts, but she never leaves his thoughts. For Indigo, this seems like the peak in her sudden rise to infamy and even though Adam has ruined her life he still won’t stop calling her.

It’s hard to give a better description because, honestly, not much happens. The story centers around Indigo and Adam’s relationship as Adam struggles with newfound fame and attempts to write a song that will live up to the standards ‘Indigo Blues’ has set and Indigo tries and fails to stay out of the limelight. Indigo finally gives in to one of the numerous requests for an interview and agrees to go on TV with Adam to put to rest all of the rumors surrounding the song.

To be honest, I found Indigo annoying. She whines and complains but doesn’t actually do much. And plus, the thing she’s complaining about is something most girls are searching for everyday: a guy who is completely in love with them. She broke up with Adam after they’d been dating a few months not because he was mean, a cheat, or a liar but because he was too devoted. Really? Give me a guy like that any day. I liked Adam better, but could see in his tendency to clinginess an insecurity that would ruin all of his relationships. Still, I thought he grew as a character more than Indigo through the book. I probably could have dealt with all this if there had been more of a conclusion to the story. Did Adam and Indigo find closure or a way back to each other? You could argue it either way.

The prose itself read well and there were some very pretty phrasing, but overall, I liked Shrinking Violet a lot more.

Sera’s Rating: 2.5/5 stars

[Princess Bookie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taken from princessbookie.com

My Thoughts: Have you read Shrinking Violet by Joseph? I really loved that book. This one, not quite as much even though I did enjoy it. It just didn't have the spunk that Shrinking Violet had.

We are introduced to Indigo who is a teenager and also has a hot guy in love with her. Adam Spade, aka the guy everyone wants because he's in a band. Adam and Indigo dated for a while, things didn't work out, and so Adam wrote a song about her. Sound familiar? If you enjoyed Audrey, Wait! which I did you will probably enjoy this one as well. There is just something about musical novels that interest me. Yes, I love music but I'm also a sucker for boys in bands. Indigo is famous in her small town because everyone knows she dated Adam and now its broadcasted all over the world! Of course the song has to hit number one and everyone goes crazy over it. You turn the radio on, you hear it. Indigo tries to go on a date with another boy, and what song comes on the radio? Yep, thats right!

I really enjoyed Indigo Blues, it was a fast quick paced read. Part of me felt kind of clueless though. Indigo was the victim of song bashing but I never felt too sorry for her. I never understood why her and Adam called it quits. He seemed like a nice enough guy but they didn't work out? And I felt Adam was too clueless. How did he not understand Indigo was avoiding him? He kept thinking about her but she was chasing after another boy.

I enjoyed reading this one and the ending was definitely worth it, but I just didn't feel it like I did with Shrinking Violet.

Overall: I liked it a lot, but I just didn't love it. I wanted to love it, I really did, but I just felt like I didn't really like Indigo that much.

Cover:Its interesting. I like how the girl has her arms crossed.

What I'd Give It:
4/5 cupcakes

[Jannat Bhat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Told from alternating points of view, Indigo Blues shows what happens to both the songwriter and the muse after a breakup inspires a hit single. Adam Spade’s band Blank Stare is the newest craze and all Adam can think about is Indigo. She won’t return his calls or texts, but she never leaves his thoughts. For Indigo, this seems like the peak in her sudden rise to fame and even though Adam has ruined her life he still won’t stop calling her.The story centers around Indigo and Adam’s relationship as Adam struggles with newfound fame and attempts to write a song that will live up to the standards ‘Indigo Blues’ has set and Indigo tries and fails to stay out of the limelight. Indigo finally gives in to one of the numerous requests for an interview and agrees to go on TV with Adam to put to rest all of the rumors surrounding the song. There's also some great supporting characters, particularly Indigo's 14 year-old brother Eli, who's trying his best to help Indigo deal with the situation - and being about as sensitive as you'd expect a teenage boy in these circumstances to be.I absolutely loved Eli who basically acts like Sherlock Holmes.
This is a great story that’s filled with everything from teenage angst to the downside of "making it big" in the entertainment world. The only part where I was a little dissapointed was the ending. I would've liked to know how their relation progressed after the interview. I enjoyed Danielle Joseph's writing style, and thought her dialogue was especially good - all of the characters sounded really believable.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Indigo Blues was such a quick read for me! Granted, it's not really a big book, but I read half of it on one day, and the other half on the next. It's a really easy read with characters who are likable. Even the mean girl really isn't that bad, y'know? Both Adam and Indigo are very relatable. Their "relationship" meant more to Adam than it did to Indigo, and when they broke up, his feelings prompted him to write a less than flattering song about Indigo. She could deal with that, but the song just went to #1 on the charts, and she's the only girl named Indigo in her town. People make presumptions about her based on the song, and she's having a hard time dealing with her anger towards Adam. Adam's still in love with Indigo, and he can't understand why she's not thrilled about his band's success.

Since Adam is described as college-aged and Indigo is a high school senior, I'd advise this book for 15+, as there are certain scenes that are a bit "grown-up" for my tastes, but I've said before that I'm an old lady, so that could be why I feel that way. :)

Overall, I think Indigo Blues is a cute book about young love, and the drama it can can cause. But more importantly, I'd say that this book is a lesson in forgiveness. Life's too short to hold a grudge, and when you let go of your anger, you'll usually find yourself a lot happier.

[Kerry Cerra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watch out readers, Danielle Joseph has done it again. Indigo Blues is hot off the presses and a totally cool read. Have you ever listened to a song on the radio and wondered if it was written about a real person? Have you ever wished you were that person? (well, if it was about a rocker being totally in love with you) I'll fess up and say I have…for sure. But, Indigo Jackson—the girl MC in the book—soooo does not want the attention that suddenly swarms her small town life when her ex-beau Adam—the guy MC in the book—writes a song about how she broke his heart. The song catapults to #1 Adam and his band mates to national superstar status in only a matter of weeks. But he's crushed when Indigo won't return his calls or text messages. Meanwhile, Indigo flounders while trying to figure out how to deal with her sudden fame, including the people who hate her for being such a heartbreaker. The one thing Indigo and Adam do have in common—well, besides the hit song—is that neither likes the limelight. Is that enough to bring them back together? Told in alternating points of view, Danielle has written a novel that's as feel good as your favorite pick-me-up song.

[Faith Flores · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well I just got done reading Indigo blues an it's nothing that I though it was going to be :-( it was very different book that I have ever read I mean this book was about a guy liking a girl that broke his heart an the girl who is just trying to live her life but. Then the guy wrote Indigo Blues an in away I felt this the book was rushed an ended to soon. In a way the writer really didn't let us know what happen to Adam and Indigo in the beginning an the end is also left us wondering what happen after the show. What I also really didn't like was that Adam (even if he was in his 20) I didn't really like the way he acted with a girl named Hannah I didn't really like the drama that was going on an I really didn't enjoy the book like I wanted to but I think that if she writes part two of Indigo Blues an this time there would be a better happy ending for Indigo and Adam I think deserve a second chance (but that's just my opion) but since I wasn't the biggest fan I do think others might really enjoy it.
But I'm still looking forward on more book by Danielle Joseph let's see if he can become one of my fav's writer but we'll see :-)

[Rebecca Barquero · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, this isn't a romance story, it isn't a frIendship story, it isn't a story about standing up for yourself. I'm just wondering: what the heck IS this story about???? After thinking it for a while, I got to the conclusion that it is a story about both sides of a break up, and all the misunderstandings in-between. Real relationships don't always work, sometimes there's one person who wants to be in the relationship and other that doesn't.
That's the good side of the story. The bad side: both Adam and Indigo are CRAZY!!! Adam is obsessed with a girl that never really loved him and that isn't all that interested in him. Indigo is the most whiny stupid character I've ever read about!!! She doesn't give a crap anything that doesn't revolve about her, and even though she claims that she's sick of Adam, she's still happy that he hasn't moved on.
And by the end of the book things magically speed forward and "fix" themselves and Inwas like WTF??
It isn't that the characters evolve, it's more that they are one way the entire book and suddenly you turn the page and all of them grew up.
So, overall, this is a pretty bizarre book, but it could've been worse

[Caitlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay I won this book in the Good Reads contest. I'm getting that out of the way right now. My winning a book does not effect my review of said book.


This book is a okay read. I read Danielle Joseph's Shrinking Violet book and expected a lot more from Indigo Blues. I too was reminded of Audrey Wait through most of the book. Indigo's character was just okay to me. My main problem with the character was the whining. At certain points it got to be too much.

I liked Adam's character better then I did Indigo's as I seemed to be able to relate to him more. Plus he seemed to grow more as a character.

The one thing I hated about this book was the ending. Danielle Joseph had a good plot and interesting characters but the ending seemed to come from out of no where and it seemed like she basically didn't care at that point. For me the ending is what makes the book and because this one was such a disappointment I can only give the book 2/5 stars.

[Kiki · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know what star rating to give this book because it was just not for me but giving it 1 star seems too harsh, this is someone's hard work y'all!

I felt the characters lacked depth and they didn't ring true for me. It seemed like I was supposed to feel for Adam, but I just thought he was creepy. Having said that I do think that it would appeal to someone looking for a light beach read. I zipped through it but I never felt any connection with Adam or Indigo. I have heard that Audrey Wait is a better version of this premise and I might give that one a go.

I feel bad for saying it but I thought the writing lacked depth and simply didn't read as a book for teens. If it weren't for the sex and swearing it would have made a nice MG book maybe.

[Aydrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was alright I wasn't a huge fan of either Adam or Indigo. Like everyone has been saying the plot is similar to Audrey, Wait! But I liked Audrey, Wait! so much more. I really did not connect with any of the characters and the way they acted really annoyed me. Both Adam and Indigo were winy and just in general not real likeable. It felt very juvenile the way that they dealt with their problems with each other (or didn't). Both of their personalities and activities just turned me off and made me want to slap them both. I think I would have liked the book so much better if I had liked the characters.

[Kristy Mills · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really didn't care for this book too much. It was kind of slow and I kept waiting for Indigo and Adam to see each other again, and when it finally happened, it was quick and then the book ended. I was really disappointed with the ending. I thought it was sort of cheesy and I was left wanting more. I guess what I really wanted was for Indigo and Adam to get back together. Despite all the complaining Indigo did about Adam, I got the feeling sometimes that she still liked him. Like when he didn't call her for week, she was bothered by it. I don't know, I like love stories and I thought thats what this was. But it wasn't. It was about closure and moving on.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few sentences into the story- I thought, 'wait a minute- is this Audrey Wait?' - I kept with it for a couple of chapters and thought, yes and a bit more.
I liked these characters- they are nice kids- the tale is told in alternating first person chapters- Indigo, who has fame dumped on her being the subject of the surprise hit that Adam wrote in the angst of their breakup. Oh, and dumping a big dose of fame and expectations on Adam as well. We come along with Adam and Indigo as they come to grips with their surrounding circumstances.
Note: There are some mildly explicit bits.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this one, very very much (but I hate the cover) I had a very hard time to stop reading this book at nights. I liked the idea this book was based on. Two teen breaks up. One is heart broken and the other is...not. He writes a song about his feelings...and she doesn´t like it very much, to say the least.

I liked the writing and the dialouge. It was quick and fun and i didn´t wanna stop reading. I read the whole book in two nights! Maybe if this had a different ending I´d given it more then four stars, but I DID like the ending, well enoug.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mini Review

Hm... Indigo Blues was an interesting novel with a unique premise. But the problem with this novel were characters. I saw no real emotion in them until the very end of the novel when Indigo and Adam have a "confrontation". The plot line of this novel was nonexistent, it was just how Indigo dealt with the song, as Adam tried to forget Indigo and made out and partied. Theoretically, that can be considered a plot line, but I do not. Nothing fascinating happened. It was an uninteresting novel. I am extremely glad that I did not pay a single penny for this book in ebook form.

[Catalina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt like the story didn't really have that much to it. It is about a girl who broke up with her boyfriend, and he turned around and made a chart topping song about her. Now she is getting attention from the media and the guy keeps calling her. That is pretty much the story. The only thing keeping me from rating it one star is the little brother, Eli. I have a younger brother who acts just like him.

[Echo · Rating 2 out of 5]

See this would have gotten three stars if not for the ending. The whole story was kind of mediocre, but the ending seemed like the book just got ripped off at the second to last chapter.

Edit: I'm also kind of mad because from the cover I totally thought that a girl would be cross dressing as a boy (and possibly as a knight? like time travel), even though it didn't seem to fit the description. But for reals, the guy and girl look the same.

[Tanima Bag]

Haven't read it yet but the blurb looks a lot like Robin Benway's "Audrey, wait!". It was published in 2008 while this came out in 2010,so pretty much can guess what happened. Plagiarising another book will only make the writer look pathetic. I like Audrey wait a heck of a lot so finding about this book kinda disturbs me. Anyone reading this review should check out Audrey wait. It has much better ratings than this one too. Anyways, hope the review helps. Thanks!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to enjoy this book for many reasons. One mainly being that I didn't actively dislike the main characters at any point. Adam may have been a bit obsessive at times, but a least he cared and Indigo just wants to be left alone by everyone who wants a piece of her.

I really enjoy Danielle Joseph's writing. This is the second book that I have read by her and she can just create such awesome plots and characters. I would suggest that you try this book.

[Frezanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is fine. I quite enjoyed it until several pages toward the ending.
At that time, I realize there were only a few pages until the story is finished nut I hadn't seen any worthwhile closure. The ending was so abrupt I felt like may be somebody stole a few pages of the story and we ended up with an unfinished draft. If they just add one more chapter, this book would be perfect.

[Bodea · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is going to be a very short review. The writing is great and I loved the concept. It was interesting to read a book that was sort of the opposite of all the YA romance out there. It's too bad that there wasn't anything exciting about this book, other than the concept. The plot, the characters, the setting - all just a very unenthusiastic okay for me.