Tentacle by Achy Obejas, Rita Indiana

Tentacle

Achy Obejas, Rita Indiana

132 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Plucked from her life on the streets of post-apocalyptic Santo Domingo, young maid Acilde Figueroa finds herself at the heart of a Santería prophecy: only she can travel back in time and save the ocean – and humanity – from disaster. But first she...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

challenging 74%
dark 72%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 33%
reflective 29%
tense 23%
emotional 13%
sad 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 24%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 36% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 35% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.29

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