Crossroads by Skyy

Publisher/Date:  Urban Books, Jan. 2012
Genre:  Romance
Pages:  418
Website:  www.simplyskyy.com

Rating: ★★★★☆ 

CROSSROADS, indeed!

The cast of Skyy’s much-acclaimed series featuring Denise, Lena and Cooley is back for another episode of love and drama. We’ve been with them through undergrad beginnings in Choices, seen their Consequences unfold as upperclassmen, and now, Crossroads sees them travel paths in the real world – both joyous and painful – to learn just how difficult adulthood is.

After eagerly reading, it’s hard to write this review without giving everything away, but I’ll try. 🙂

Let’s begin with Denise. After graduating from Freedom University, she’s excited to sign with the WNBA’s New York Liberty, but a snag threatens Denise’s career before it begins, and it crumbles her. Feeling as if years of discipline, hard work and self-sacrifice have been in vain, she has to rethink what she wants for her life. While Denise tries to rebound, this setback makes her think maybe she should let go of some other dreams, namely Lena.

Speaking of Lena, last we saw of her, she was pregnant from Grizzlies star hubby Brandon Redding – and still in love with Denise. With her mind made up, Lena finally decides to get her woman. Yet seeing Denise is far from the welcome home she expected. Lena realizes from her parents, to Brandon then Denise, she’s never completely been on her own. Is it time to give up on Denise and figure out exactly what she wants?

And Cooley. The scarred stud hasn’t opened her heart since Misha’s betrayal. No worries, though. Her new job as an A&R rep at an Atlanta record label will keep her mind occupied and help get her swag back. Cooley is paired to promote rising R&B songstress Sahara, whose curves are dangerous temptations. Wisely, Cooley knows business shouldn’t mix with pleasure. Can Cooley resist, especially when Sahara can see past her damaged heart?

Y’all, this is just the tip of the iceberg, because Crossroads delves into much more. You’ll see the characters in a different light, along with new love interests and tests they have to overcome. Lena, Denise, Cooley and even Carmen (in a smaller role) have truly grown up.

That’s not to say the women don’t have their moments: Cooley still stumbles when things don’t go her way; Lena is indecisive at best; and Denise isn’t always aware of her worth.

Whatever shortcomings Crossroads has – grammatical errors, places where the writing could have been stronger – the engaging storyline more than made up for it. What I loved most was the Denise-Lena love story that kept me on edge, rooting for the pair at times and railing against them at others.

I will say this: it may be wishful thinking, but Lena and Denise’s chapter doesn’t seem over.

We’ll just have to wait for what Skyy has planned next.

Reviewed January 2012

12 thoughts to “Crossroads by Skyy”

  1. Read the trilogy in two-and-a-half days. I’ve never been so enamored by a book series in my life. I was on vacation and chose to stay up late and stay indoors in order to complete this book series. Loved it from the first page of “Choices” to the last page of “Consequences.” I really appreciated the way it allowed me to make sense of some people in my past. Thank you, Skyy.

  2. Read the trilogy in two-and-a-half days. I’ve never been so enamored by a book series in my life. I was on vacation and chose to stay up late and stay indoors in order to complete this book series. Loved it from the first page of “Choices” to the last page of “Consequences.” I really appreciated the way it allowed me to make sense of some people in my past. Thank you, Skyy.

    1. You can purchase this book through amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Some local bookstores do carry it, but call before going to make sure. Also, clicking the book on our website will send you to the place to purchase the novel. Hope this helps. 🙂

    2. You can purchase this book through amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Some local bookstores do carry it, but call before going to make sure. Also, clicking the book on our website will send you to the place to purchase the novel. Hope this helps. 🙂

    1. You can purchase this book through amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Some local bookstores do carry it, but call before going to make sure. Also, clicking the book on our website will send you to the place to purchase the novel. Hope this helps. 🙂

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