A haunting tale from Stephanie Williams (Nubia & the Amazons) and Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter).
At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her mother has passed on a book of recipes and formulas, but it’s also full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesn’t quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening t more
Roots of Madness #1 wonderfully blends culture and fantasy for a captivating and emotional read. Its connection to the lost art of remedies from generations past reminds readers of the deeper meanings of the knowledge we share and the beauty in how they keep us connected. Read Full Review
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