Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle

Kemosha of the Caribbean

Alex Wheatle

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

Kemosha dreams of freedom, having grown up in slavery. When she's sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, she makes a daring escape. With fortune on her side, she befriends a man who offers her a new life and teaches her the art of swordfighting....

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 43%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
dark 32%
tense 24%
informative 21%
challenging 18%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.86

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