This should be in Spanish and French!!!! Portuguese and Arabic, too but I am biased. :)
Here's what others are saying:
“Exploring the maritime and political history of the Caribbean through the eyes of a woman determined to follow her own path, Riley’s latest is a welcome addition to her collection of work uncovering forgotten or overlooked women of color from the past.” — The Washington Post
“Riley packs a great deal into her sweeping novel, all to memorable effect, including a gender-bending queer romance subplot and gritty action on the high seas.” — Publishers Weekly
“Fans of swashbuckling adventures will cheer.” — Publishers Weekly
“Riley’s exciting latest (after Island Queen) follows a young Haitian woman’s fight against slavery and her turn toward piracy.” — Publishers Weekly
“It sounds like everything fans of Black Sails, Our Flag Means Death, and seafaring historical fiction ever could’ve wanted.” — Book Riot
“I’ve never been so excited about the premise for one of her books as I am for this one.” — Book Riot
“Here is a queer and Black pirate novel based on the legend of Jacquotte Delahaye, a 17th century pirate… She falls in love with a courtesan and is pulled into a life full of secrets, intrigue, and yes, swashbuckling.” — Autostraddle
“Unearthing hidden history is nothing new for author and historian Vanessa Riley.” — Essence
“With her newest novel, Fire Sword and Sea, she delves into the history of Black female pirates during the 1600s.” — Essence
“This book further continues Riley’s literary legacy of creating nuanced and lively characters while teaching the masses about pivotal moments in history.” — Essence
“Fire Sword and Sea vividly imagines people who could very well have been real, operating in a time when living truly as themselves bore catastrophic consequences.” — Trinidadian Sunday Express
“This might be the pirate book of 2026!” — Ms. Magazine
“Epic journeys, Caribbean settings, rich prose… Vanessa Riley’s latest novel, Fire Sword & Sea, has it all.” — Woman’s World Magazine
“Vanessa Riley explores the storied history beneath the Caribbean sands, bringing to brimming life the chaotic nature of the 17th-century Golden Age of Piracy.” — Historical Novel Society
“In this cracking adventure full of thrills and chills, Riley’s diverse, multi-faceted cast fulfils the task of building the compelling narrative.” — Historical Novel Society
“Kudos to the author for this first-class adventure, which could happily have been longer.” — Historical Novel Society
“A wild ride of adventure and historical curiosity.” — Booklist, Starred Review
“A boldly feminine and fiercely strong captain of her own ship.” — Booklist, Starred Review
“Miles excels at powerful accent work.” — Booklist, Starred Review