Award-winning author Tamika Christy crafts storylines and characters so genuine and relatable that they feel like spending time with real friends and family. 

Her new book Roux is written in the same storytelling spirit as it introduces three inspiring female protagonists through an intergenerational tale set in southern Louisiana. 

Through a series of time jumps between past and present, Christy intricately weaves together the lives of the Chavis family through sisterhood and mother-daughter relationships. The story shares the narratives of Manon, the now isolated socialite dealing with fragile emotions and physical health; Emersyn, the ambitious Gen Z career woman longing for familial connections; and Odester, the younger sister seeking love and approval as she competes with her siblings and battles personal demons. 

Readers experience the author’s deep appreciation for complex family dynamics as she explores the themes of mental illness and the complexity of close relationships. The novel also shows the unique hardships, triumphs, culture, and values of the African American family. 

Christy invites readers to embark on a transformative journey as she advocates for self-care and mental health awareness, especially among women. Readers will find solace and healing through her stories, diving into their emotions to discover inner strength, and inspiration to overcome life's challenges. Aside from her own published work, the novelist encourages aspiring writers to write freely without self-judgment and to explore topics that may initially seem unfamiliar. 

Roux is now available for pre-order through Barnes and Noble and wherever books are sold.