Title: Fire Sword and Sea Author: Vanessa Riley Genre: fiction historical BUY the hardback ADD on The Story Graph Spoiler warning: This reflection discusses major events from the book. In Fire Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley, a historical fiction novel inspired by Jacquotte Delahaye, we follow a mixed-race woman who became a pirate in the Caribbean. Summary: Jacquotte is the daughter of a white tavern owner and a Black woman who was enslaved and set herself and her daughter f

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This was a five-star read for me! The storytelling held my attention from beginning to end, and I became completely invested in the Franklin and Sable families. The book explores family, accountability, Black self-sufficiency, thriving Black communities and the decisions that shape future generations.