The storytelling and writing is uneven here, as if the authoress was not sure what is her main line/motive and instead she had just followed any subplot or character that was interesting in the moment. Which is a pity, because I was interested in Alma's and Tom's storylines.

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"Indigo Hill" is just not my cup of tea. It's a rather boring story with boring characters. I certainly didn't enjoy this book as much as I wanted to like it.

I was really interested in this book, but it was a bit boring. The characters weren't excited, and I didn't really get into the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union for an ARC of this book.

I’m sorry but it was just not my kind of book. I don’t know exactly what it was, but I had a very hard time liking anyone and even finishing the book. I did finish but my heart just was not in it. I won’t give anything away. Just suffice it to say, not what I expected for some reason. I’m very sorry I requested this one. This does not happen often for me but it did this time. There were a few parts that I liked but overall it was a disappointment for me.

I only give this one 2.5 stars. Though I have loved other books by this author and others may love it.

"Indigo Hill" by Liz Rosenberg was a novel about the intricacies of sibling rivalry and two sisters that found out,that their mother was not the Saint,they thought she was and that she kept secrets from them,like a half brother that lived in England.
The mother named him.in her will & he came to the U.S. and met the two sisters and a niece.
The older sister was very envious of the younger ones life,but by the end of the book,they accepted each other warts and all.
I wasn't crazy about the book and found it hard to follow,but thank you.Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

This cover caught my eye while browsing NetGalley.
Never having read any prior works by the author, I took a chance here.

Honestly, this book wasn't meant for me, I struggled with the story and characters.
I almost put it aside as 'did not finish', but for whatever reason I stuck with it until the
abrupt ending.

This felt more like a bunch of jumbled memories versus a story.

For me, it was an okay read... your mileage may vary.


I received this electronic book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this opportunity!

Liz Rosenberg delivers a family drama wrapped up with passion, secret love, a long lost sibling, and characters that grew until the end. I found I could easily relate to Louisa, her insecurities in her relationship with herself, her husband and her sister. I enjoyed how the author built her strength and character as the story progressed,

The author seemed like she wasn't sure what she wanted the story to be. Multiple interesting story lines if she would have followed them through.

I tried really hard to get into this book but I think, for me anyway, the hardest part was I felt so disconnected from the characters. I did not like Louise from the get-go and it never really changed. Apologies to the author, but this was just not my cup of tea.

Family secrets (and it's a big one) and lies are at the heart of this novel which is really about two sisters- Louisa and Michelle. Their mother, Alma, remained a cipher to me throughout the book, even though she is the catalyst for these two to revisit what happened. No spoilers. There's guilt, there's anger, there's sibling rivalry- all the components for a good read. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

The underlying story, about two sisters dealing with a family secret, is a great idea, and there are lots of funny, touching moments. Unfortunately, though, I had a difficult time getting through this book. The story takes a long time to get going, with lots of digressions and backstory. Character details are repeated often, and much of the important information is conveyed through dialogue. These are all pet peeves of mine, so I suspect this book just wasn’t meant for me.

I guess this book jus wasn’t for me, I kept waiting for it to get to some point it never really reached. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and couldn’t bring myself to even like them. I managed to finish the book and was happy to put it down.

Overall, I enjoyed this story. It did feel a bit disjointed to me though. And the author repeated certain characteristics too often, as if she dudnt trust the reader to remember after the 5th time. It got annoying.

I really enjoyed the book and would give it 3.5 stars. I wish there was a bit more to the ending, especially about Alma. The last chapter gives a little glimpse of about Alma but I thought there was more of her story to tell. What was the point of the Picasso plates? I never understood why Michelle did that to Tom.

Alma Johansson is about to confide something to her daughters, but never gets the chance. Michelle and Louisa learn their mom's secret during the reading of her will. Honestly, I expected something worse. Michelle and Louisa are both shocked and had no idea. Their reactions could not be more different. Michelle is happy about it and sees it as something positive. Louisa is mad and angry (although that seems to be her normal reaction to everything) and wants to contest the will. Throughout the book you get to know more about the family.

I really liked the story, characters and writing style. The characters were realistic and my favorite was probably Sierra. She had a sense of humor and bonded the most with Tom. Louisa was hard to take. I can understand why she was so unhappy and treated her sister the way she did. Louisa had to be jealous of her sister, especially since Michelle had such a loving relationship with her husband. I'm not sure how Louisa lived with Art for so long. Everything had to be beige and no color was allowed in the house. Louisa didn't even wear bright colors because her husband didn't like it. Plus, Louisa couldn't get over what happened on Indigo Hill. The fire is what changed her life and I think she might blame herself since she made it known that it was cold in the shack.

Definitely recommend the book and I look forward to reading more from the author. The cover of the book is the perfect.

Thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author, Liz Rosenberg, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.

I really enjoyed this read, relatable (if not entirely likeable characters), a very real and raw plotline, and a lot of emotion crammed into one read. It's a shame that the ending feels a little abrupt, I found myself wondering if I was missing a final chapter, but it's an otherwise engaging read that really analyses the relationships we have with people, and the things we hold back from each other.

Louise and Michelle always thought their mother shared everything with them. That’s why when she hints of a secret she can’t bring herself to share shortly before she dies, the sisters are confused. They get some answers, and even more questions at the reading of their mother’s will. Their mother’s secret, now revealed brings back terrible memories of the fire that killed five of Louise and Michelle’s friends. Can the sisters learn from their mother’s mistakes and face the truth before it eats away at them?