Thank you to Revell for the ARC of The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz. All opinions are my own. 

The Indigo Heiress is a beautiful historical fiction story about a woman who must make sacrifices for her family and endure painful hardships that ultimately produce strong character growth and joy in unexpected places. 

This was my first book by this author, but I had heard great things about her books prior to reading this book. 

I have to say that this book was not what I expected, but I overall enjoyed it and would recommend it to other readers. 

What stood out to me most about this book was the strong character of the protagonist, the author’s eye for historical details, and the faith themes woven throughout the story. 

Juliet, the main character, was such an amazing woman. She cared so much for her family (especially her sister Loveday), and she had a servant’s heart. I loved how she grew to love Leith even though she had prior misgivings about his character. Her quick acceptance of his children was so heartwarming, and her work on the plantation (publicly and secretly) was admirable. She also took on responsibilities without complaint, and she still found time to care for people that others overlooked. 

Leith was an interesting character. He had big feelings but was terrible at conveying them to others. I loved his protectiveness and willingness to change even when others looked down on him for doing so. His unwavering love for Juliet was so beautiful to see. 

While I often was confused due to Scottish slang or historical terms in the dialogue, I did think the author did a great job making sure to include so many historical details that contributed to a rich setting. I know very little about this time period, so I enjoyed being able to learn more about it. 

The Christian faith elements in this story were a nice touch. They weren’t pushy, but I liked how the characters were honest about their faith journeys. It was also encouraging to see characters grow in their faith despite their awful circumstances. 

Overall, I would recommend this book if you’re looking to read a beautiful albeit slower paced historical fiction set in the turbulent times leading up to the American Revolutionary War.