The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad is a raw and candid account of the horrors of female genital mutilation, a heartbreaking coming-of-age dystopian story, and a powerful and moving tale of the indomitable spirit of women in the face of immense adversity.
In the culturally rich land of Rolami, where tradition and gods rule, young women face the harrowing practice of circumcision. Lami, the privileged daughter of a prominent chief, has managed to avoid this fate for four seasons. But even her power and determination can't shield her from tradition forever.
When her best friend returns from exile to offer comfort, Lami discovers that the consequences of her culture's cruel rites of passage are even worse than she had imagined. Together with her friends, she must fight to bring revolution to Rolami. But will their changes be for the better or the worse? It all depends on who is telling the story and who is listening...
In the Land of Pendaran, Shelby Parker lives a humble but good life. Her special qualities are eventually noticed by the king and queen of the House of Markham, who seek a new wife for their widowed son, Prince Nikolai.
To uphold the tradition of their country, Shelby and Nikolai agree to an arranged marriage. But while Nikolai is a perfect gentleman in public, he remains distant at home, leaving Shelby to wonder what is in his heart.
Will the prince ever love her as he did his first wife? Can the faith they share overcome the barriers between them?