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Luna's Crossroads
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Expected 6 Jan 26"Darkness. We met again. You once more reached me, stealing another piece."
At 19, Luna traded the shattered innocence of a small Italian town for a new beginning across the ocean. She arrived with nothing but a suitcase full of trauma and a desperate need to disappear.
From scrubbing tables as a waitress to sketching haute couture as a promising fashion illustrator, Luna is fighting to rebuild her life one messy, contradictory thought at a time. But scars run deep, and solace is hard-won. The moment the unexpected, dark magnetism of Lucas pulls her in, Luna is forced to confront whether this new, all-consuming love is a salvation or just another beautiful distraction from the darkness she carries.
The feeling of being watched never leaves, as Luna spirals deeper into Manhattan's dangerous elite. The secrets buried in Zane’s diary still bleed, hinting at a truth far more destructive than what happened in Italy. Luna realizes that New York doesn't hide monsters; it houses bigger, hungrier ones.
This is Luna's unedited story of her next six years, a journal of her fragmented mind. Every choice is a crossroads, and the city that promised freedom is quickly becoming a trap.
The prologue is finally explained, and it will shatter everything you thought you knew.
Can Luna survive the secrets of Luna's Crossroads, or will the shadows she fled finally consume the light she risked everything to find?
At 19, Luna traded the shattered innocence of a small Italian town for a new beginning across the ocean. She arrived with nothing but a suitcase full of trauma and a desperate need to disappear.
From scrubbing tables as a waitress to sketching haute couture as a promising fashion illustrator, Luna is fighting to rebuild her life one messy, contradictory thought at a time. But scars run deep, and solace is hard-won. The moment the unexpected, dark magnetism of Lucas pulls her in, Luna is forced to confront whether this new, all-consuming love is a salvation or just another beautiful distraction from the darkness she carries.
The feeling of being watched never leaves, as Luna spirals deeper into Manhattan's dangerous elite. The secrets buried in Zane’s diary still bleed, hinting at a truth far more destructive than what happened in Italy. Luna realizes that New York doesn't hide monsters; it houses bigger, hungrier ones.
This is Luna's unedited story of her next six years, a journal of her fragmented mind. Every choice is a crossroads, and the city that promised freedom is quickly becoming a trap.
The prologue is finally explained, and it will shatter everything you thought you knew.
Can Luna survive the secrets of Luna's Crossroads, or will the shadows she fled finally consume the light she risked everything to find?
494 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 6, 2026
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About the author
Roksolana Lebid
7 books58 followers Hi there! My name is Roksolana. I was born in Ukraine but grew up in a small town in Italy. From a young age, I've always felt a bit different, and I preferred to spend more time in my imaginative world rather than in the real one.
I have always loved trying new things. I have a degree in Fashion Design but have explored many other fields. Now I’m a full-time photographer and a mom. I enjoy doing many things: I play piano daily, I work out, walk, paint, read books, and in the past couple of years, I discovered I love to write.
It’s more than a hobby; it feels so real, as if I’m right by my characters’ side, sharing joy and tears with them. It’s extraordinary. I can’t wait to continue writing.
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I have always loved trying new things. I have a degree in Fashion Design but have explored many other fields. Now I’m a full-time photographer and a mom. I enjoy doing many things: I play piano daily, I work out, walk, paint, read books, and in the past couple of years, I discovered I love to write.
It’s more than a hobby; it feels so real, as if I’m right by my characters’ side, sharing joy and tears with them. It’s extraordinary. I can’t wait to continue writing.
www.roksolanalebid.com
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December 5, 2025
Luna's Crossroads tugged at my heart strings from the first page and never let go. Much like the first book, Luna's story is raw and emotional. I laughed. I cried. It can definitely be a tough read at times, especially towards the end. She makes decisions that I hated and questioned - she made me want to scream at times - but I had to remind myself that Luna is still so young as the events of the book unfurl. We aren't supposed to always agree with her.
At its core, this is a coming of age story. The book spans the course of four years. We see Luna grow from that young girl in the first book into a young woman. Despite all the negative choices Luna makes - despite seeing her at her lowest low - Lebid has written a story that is full of growth and hope. There is always light in the dark.
I absolutely loved this book. All the twists and turns had me hooked. The ending had my jaw on the floor in absolute shock. I cannot wait until book three!
I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts are my own.
At its core, this is a coming of age story. The book spans the course of four years. We see Luna grow from that young girl in the first book into a young woman. Despite all the negative choices Luna makes - despite seeing her at her lowest low - Lebid has written a story that is full of growth and hope. There is always light in the dark.
I absolutely loved this book. All the twists and turns had me hooked. The ending had my jaw on the floor in absolute shock. I cannot wait until book three!
I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts are my own.
November 17, 2025
My heart shattered once again! I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself!!!!!!
My heart aches for the path Luna’s life has taken. How can one person manage to survive all she has endured. At several points I understand why she made the choice she did and seeing no way out. I’m so grateful for ANNA sticking with her and giving her that family comfort when she felt she had no one else. Not sure if my heart can endure the next chapter but I am here for it!
My heart aches for the path Luna’s life has taken. How can one person manage to survive all she has endured. At several points I understand why she made the choice she did and seeing no way out. I’m so grateful for ANNA sticking with her and giving her that family comfort when she felt she had no one else. Not sure if my heart can endure the next chapter but I am here for it!
November 11, 2025
I was thrilled to receive an ARC of Luna’s Crossroads, a beautifully articulated sequel to Before the Light: Luna’s Journey. Roksolana Lebid delivers an emotional, edgy coming-of-age romance that follows Luna as she rebuilds after trauma and loss, starting over in New York City. Far from friends and family, Luna navigates grief, identity, and the messy work of healing—becoming more than a survivor and growing into the woman she’s meant to be.
Lebid pulls on your heartstrings with every twist and turn, balancing raw vulnerability with hope and sharp pacing that keeps the pages flying. The unpredictability of Luna’s choices feels honest and earned, and the city itself hums as a backdrop to her transformation. By the final chapter, my heart was both broken and mended—and I’m already aching for book three to bring everything together.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️An unforgettable, cathartic read.
Lebid pulls on your heartstrings with every twist and turn, balancing raw vulnerability with hope and sharp pacing that keeps the pages flying. The unpredictability of Luna’s choices feels honest and earned, and the city itself hums as a backdrop to her transformation. By the final chapter, my heart was both broken and mended—and I’m already aching for book three to bring everything together.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️An unforgettable, cathartic read.
November 15, 2025
If I could truly give more stars I would. I was warned about this book by the author but man oh man was I not prepared on how this book would make me feel. I had to put it down a couple times because with some of it, it hit home a few times. It was a rough read but absolutely a book I am so blessed I got to read and be apart of the arc team for!!! Lunas is still my hero, she is a 19 year old who has been through crap and is trying to navigate life!!! I was that 19 year old girl once to!!! If you ever have the chance get this book and book 1 and just go on a journey with Luna as she navigates life with emotions, heartbreak, strength, courage and wit. This book has a deep place in my heart forever and now im ready for book 3!!
December 10, 2025
Luna's Crossroads is a novel where it doesn’t just tell a story, but it reaches into your chest and wraps its hands around your precious heart and refuses to let go till you reach the end of the page. This book seems like a diary that was never meant to be witness and yet here we are- we watch as Luna unravels and moves to New York with Vee and from here on out she is still being haunted by her past and it followed her across the ocean. Her struggles and trying to make a future for herself you get to feel the aches she goes through, and it is real. She is messy, vulnerable and utterly human. She is the definition of a living, hurting person who is trying to pick herself up and piece herself back together in the only ways she knows how. While she works as a waitress on long hours and in between is sketching fashion illustrations it is hard to not root for her as she claws her way toward something resembling stability. – that is until she meets Lucas.
Lucas is a dark, magnetic and irresistibly handsome in which he is dangerous for her. Their connection is intoxicating yet unsettling, a perfect mirror to Luna's life wanting to be saved and her fear of repeating her past. She gets tangled with the Manhattan's elite where under all the glamour is there is rot underneath. We get to see Luna's pain that shows us why she was drawn to him. We witness her fear, hope, self-sabotage and her defiance.
The lingering mystery of her being watched, hunted and consumed is something larger than she can ever image. Roksolana had managed to wreck my heart once more for the second time and I am ready for what comes next! I recommend this book and please be sure to read the trigger warnings first—before diving into this book, they are very important: violence, profanity, bullying, rape, molestation, death, miscarriage, child abuse, and sexual content
Lucas is a dark, magnetic and irresistibly handsome in which he is dangerous for her. Their connection is intoxicating yet unsettling, a perfect mirror to Luna's life wanting to be saved and her fear of repeating her past. She gets tangled with the Manhattan's elite where under all the glamour is there is rot underneath. We get to see Luna's pain that shows us why she was drawn to him. We witness her fear, hope, self-sabotage and her defiance.
The lingering mystery of her being watched, hunted and consumed is something larger than she can ever image. Roksolana had managed to wreck my heart once more for the second time and I am ready for what comes next! I recommend this book and please be sure to read the trigger warnings first—before diving into this book, they are very important: violence, profanity, bullying, rape, molestation, death, miscarriage, child abuse, and sexual content
December 16, 2025
When I say I had to gather myself. Luna did not get a break. There was no disappointment reading this second installment of Luna Journey. Luna was trying to navigate through new beginnings and grief. I had to brace myself for the ending as I did figure it out when V and Davide got in town early and acted strange when they didn’t inform Luna and also when Luna felt that eyes were watching her always but couldn’t find who. I thought she found love again with Lucas but it went straight downhill and betrayal, but I wonder who was pulling the strings because he always knew where she was. I thought she was making progress in healing when she made new friends and trying to move forward with her life with getting a new job where she made her own new family and traditions. Its seemed as though she was always running away from old life but couldn’t outrun it. I had wished she had healed to go home to find peace within herself as Luna had a constant battle with herself due to the trauma of someone she was suppose to trust and the loss of her love. You also find out more about Zane and his love for Luna. “Hello, dummy. Miss Me?” Even though I felt it, I was still not prepared. Luna had suffered for years and I asked myself “Why” As this was not a short period of time that she went through suffering. She went to hell and came back just to feel as through she went back and after a failed love and grief of another loss, Luna did have a breaking point because just as an other person how much is enough to end it all. I can not wait til the next part of her journey and how she comes to term with this revelation of a loss love that has returns and how Luna moves forward after this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2025
Much like the first book, Luna's story is so vulnerable, wild, and real. My emotions were all over the place! Towards the end, I questioned why she was doing some things, I wondered if I was in her shoes, would I have done the same?? But at that age, I had not been through anything near what she had been through.
Luna's Crossroads follows her journey into young adulthood. Think all the trials and tribulations and HUGE feelings you felt when you were coming into your own, but then magnify it by 50.
I loved this book. Luna holds such a special place in my reader heart, I just want to protect her, scold her, and then protect her all over again. Another amazing story written by Roksolana Lebid!
I received an eARC from the author, but all thoughts are unbiased.
Luna's Crossroads follows her journey into young adulthood. Think all the trials and tribulations and HUGE feelings you felt when you were coming into your own, but then magnify it by 50.
I loved this book. Luna holds such a special place in my reader heart, I just want to protect her, scold her, and then protect her all over again. Another amazing story written by Roksolana Lebid!
I received an eARC from the author, but all thoughts are unbiased.
November 20, 2025
I love these characters. I love their stories. And I love all the feels that this author gives me each time I read one of her stories. Thank you for again allowing me to be a part of this ARC. All of the feels, Lebid once again does an amazing job of giving me all the feels. The emotions are not uncharacteristically like my own. The mistakes are so real and guttural and gut-wrenching. The ending was amazing with a perfect cliffhanger that I did not see coming. All I can say is, keep on writing, you have definitely found your perfect niche.
December 9, 2025
This book will have you feeling all the emotions, and I mean all the emotions! I laughed, I cried. I couldn’t help but want to reach out to Luna and tell her everything would be okay and hug her! At 19 and having to navigate through all her trauma and triggers just reminded me of what things I had to overcome in my life. I was warned but still wasn’t ready for my heart to shatter into pieces! I hope in the next installment Luna catches a break and we finally get to see her at her best! I honestly cannot wait for the next book! This series will forever be something I recommend!
December 13, 2025
Luna❤️🖤
She is a quick reminder that we all have to go through things to find our footing. That life is a continuous wheel of trial and error. Judgement calls and quick decisions. Lessons and consequences. Love and loss. Happiness and anger. Sadness and confusion.
This books was just so good yet so heavy- it felt all too relatable in one way or another and honestly it’s a story I sort of want to dive into and be a part of in a strange way. The sincerity in the friendships and the strength they have proven to have given all that they have stood against together- all of our main characters honestly, is desirable. The realness in the choices they all make. The vastness and dark sides of the city it takes place in is intriguing. It was a fast paced and very addicting read.
It felt like a movie when I read it. It had peace and chaos combined and I just adore the entirety of the series so far.
I don’t know what is next to come for her and what she has going on in her life, but I am here for it and ready to dive in when that time comes!
She is a quick reminder that we all have to go through things to find our footing. That life is a continuous wheel of trial and error. Judgement calls and quick decisions. Lessons and consequences. Love and loss. Happiness and anger. Sadness and confusion.
This books was just so good yet so heavy- it felt all too relatable in one way or another and honestly it’s a story I sort of want to dive into and be a part of in a strange way. The sincerity in the friendships and the strength they have proven to have given all that they have stood against together- all of our main characters honestly, is desirable. The realness in the choices they all make. The vastness and dark sides of the city it takes place in is intriguing. It was a fast paced and very addicting read.
It felt like a movie when I read it. It had peace and chaos combined and I just adore the entirety of the series so far.
I don’t know what is next to come for her and what she has going on in her life, but I am here for it and ready to dive in when that time comes!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️.8 / 5 ⭐️
OMG my Poor Luna 😭 ! Lunas story continues to be full of emotion, vulnerability and wild decisions. I mean her coming of age tale is all over the place & written beautifully; considering all the trauma & trails she's been through. At a point I was getting upset at some of her decisions but then I realized that she's a fictional character 😂. Thats how it made me feel; like I forgot I was reading. I wanted to protect her & guide her. I can't wait for Book 3.
OMG my Poor Luna 😭 ! Lunas story continues to be full of emotion, vulnerability and wild decisions. I mean her coming of age tale is all over the place & written beautifully; considering all the trauma & trails she's been through. At a point I was getting upset at some of her decisions but then I realized that she's a fictional character 😂. Thats how it made me feel; like I forgot I was reading. I wanted to protect her & guide her. I can't wait for Book 3.
November 14, 2025
This is the second installment of Luna's story, you must read Before the Light: Luna's Journey before you read this one.
We pick up with Luna in NYC and trying to navigate her new life. We meet a whole new group of found family, with many ups and downs in Luna's journey to become the woman she is.
I cried, I laughed, and I worried about Luna and her naivety. This poor girl who just doesn't have a clue how to navigate life, but yet she meets someone who can help make all the difference in her getting a shot to make it.
The last few chapters will have you feeling like you need to just hug Luna and tell her everything will be okay. I am so deeply invested in needing to know how everything comes together in book 3. Can't wait! 🩷🩷🩷
We pick up with Luna in NYC and trying to navigate her new life. We meet a whole new group of found family, with many ups and downs in Luna's journey to become the woman she is.
I cried, I laughed, and I worried about Luna and her naivety. This poor girl who just doesn't have a clue how to navigate life, but yet she meets someone who can help make all the difference in her getting a shot to make it.
The last few chapters will have you feeling like you need to just hug Luna and tell her everything will be okay. I am so deeply invested in needing to know how everything comes together in book 3. Can't wait! 🩷🩷🩷
November 15, 2025
Omg this one got feeling all type of emotions so many I feel like I was Luna I feel everything she felt and I kind understand how she feel sometimes.. i could stop reading feel all emotions that’s at this point I need book 3 because I can’t stop thinking what happen next why would happen to Luna she be able to be happy and be love overcame her pass ???
November 16, 2025
Luna’s crossroads is a sequel to Before the Light, I could not put this book down. It is written to have such a flow to it investing you in from the start. This book messed with all of my emotions and I’m still in shock a day later after finishing. I have so many questions and thoughts. Life is not perfect and this book and the 1st introduces the audience to the idea of that. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for book 3.
November 12, 2025
phenomenal gut wrenching heart breaking god so emotional. Luna's story feels so familiar I felt apart of the story. I felt the highs the lows and rock bottom these books have a special place in heart
December 11, 2025
Did I stay up until 6 a.m to binge read the last 45% of the book? Yes I did! I’m absolutely mind blown! Luna goes through the wringer in the 7 year span! Friends, triumphs, betrayal, spice, and second chances mixed with a hint of thriller and now suspense at the end?!?! Wow! Just wow!
November 11, 2025
a fantastic book with twists and turns throughout. couldn't put it down the emotions you go through with Luna is enough to give you goosebumps and leaves you asking for more!!!!
November 27, 2025
I was warned but was not prepared for this. My heart shattered over again.
December 6, 2025
WHAT?!!! I have so many more questions now. I absolutely loved this book and now I have no idea what I'm going to do while I wait for the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is such a great story! The author is amazing at pulling you in. The characters are relatable right from the start. what else happens to Luna??? read this and find out! 🥰
December 3, 2025
Luna’s Crossroads was so good, I could not put this book down. Like the first book, it put you in many different roller coaster emotions and I was not expecting that ending either which left me wanting more. I have so many questions now and can’t wait for the next one to see where Luna’s Journey ends up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the second book (technically prequel) to Luna’s story and it’s just as good as the first one. Absolute must read!
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Friends to lovers 🖤
Contemporary psychological thriller 💀
Trauma survivor
Inner turmoil with lots of secrets and twists 🤫
In this book we follow Luna as she blossoms from teen to young woman. She tries to make sense of what it is to be an adult and try to find love after Zane while trying to find her place in New York. At times her story gets real and raw and will pull at your heart. As someone who has experienced things Luna experienced it can be hard to read but sometimes we all need a good cry every once in a while.
In her journey through New York, she meets some awesome characters like Anna, Violet, Josh, and Lucas. I think Anna is my favorite and Laura my least favorite. IYKYK. Anna is such a badass and a great friend to have in your corner. V also shows up as well as others from Luna’s past.
Lucas becomes her new love interest and is dark, dangerous, and intoxicating. I think I would become addicted to him too. He says all the right things, does all the right things, and touches all the right places. He pushes Luna out of her comfort zone which I think she needed honestly… but…. maybe he takes it a bit too far. It’s always the boys we love to hate right?
Luna’s Crossroads is a must read but please check trigger warnings first guys! I can’t wait to finish Luna’s journey.
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Friends to lovers 🖤
Contemporary psychological thriller 💀
Trauma survivor
Inner turmoil with lots of secrets and twists 🤫
In this book we follow Luna as she blossoms from teen to young woman. She tries to make sense of what it is to be an adult and try to find love after Zane while trying to find her place in New York. At times her story gets real and raw and will pull at your heart. As someone who has experienced things Luna experienced it can be hard to read but sometimes we all need a good cry every once in a while.
In her journey through New York, she meets some awesome characters like Anna, Violet, Josh, and Lucas. I think Anna is my favorite and Laura my least favorite. IYKYK. Anna is such a badass and a great friend to have in your corner. V also shows up as well as others from Luna’s past.
Lucas becomes her new love interest and is dark, dangerous, and intoxicating. I think I would become addicted to him too. He says all the right things, does all the right things, and touches all the right places. He pushes Luna out of her comfort zone which I think she needed honestly… but…. maybe he takes it a bit too far. It’s always the boys we love to hate right?
Luna’s Crossroads is a must read but please check trigger warnings first guys! I can’t wait to finish Luna’s journey.
December 8, 2025
Ahhhhhhhhhhh
yes im screaming.....
I was anticipating how Lunas journey would continue in the Big City seeing as she is a small town girl and I was scared foe her before it even began.
Luna has come through struggles, ptsd and other things I wont mention (read the trigger warnings), and yet every time it gets dark I can see little pieces of tbe Italian girl I once knew. Reading about her growing, making friends and lovers, finding her way in the big city and trying to find herself its hard not to break down especially if you are a parent.
What starts of as a slowly captivating book grips you in a strangled chokehold by the end.
Don't say you werent warned because even the author apologises in advance for breaking your heart.
Luna my girl, im counting down the days for more heartbreak for you and hopefully a happy ending too
Thanks to Roksolana for the advanced copy and sorry I didnt take your warnings seriously 🤣
yes im screaming.....
I was anticipating how Lunas journey would continue in the Big City seeing as she is a small town girl and I was scared foe her before it even began.
Luna has come through struggles, ptsd and other things I wont mention (read the trigger warnings), and yet every time it gets dark I can see little pieces of tbe Italian girl I once knew. Reading about her growing, making friends and lovers, finding her way in the big city and trying to find herself its hard not to break down especially if you are a parent.
What starts of as a slowly captivating book grips you in a strangled chokehold by the end.
Don't say you werent warned because even the author apologises in advance for breaking your heart.
Luna my girl, im counting down the days for more heartbreak for you and hopefully a happy ending too
Thanks to Roksolana for the advanced copy and sorry I didnt take your warnings seriously 🤣
November 17, 2025
This book was a different kind of emotional heart brake from the first book because you find out more about Luna and Zane's past and how much he loved her just by the way he would mention her in his journal.
How she has to navigate her life without Zane in it and how hard that is everyday.
I cant wait for the 3rd book to come out. because she is doing a grate job with this series.
How she has to navigate her life without Zane in it and how hard that is everyday.
I cant wait for the 3rd book to come out. because she is doing a grate job with this series.
December 7, 2025
Oh my god!! I am just speechless. This is about a girl overcoming heartbreak, grief while navigating a new life and healing from past traumas. I felt that in some ways i can understand and connect with Luna bc of some shared experiences and that made me thoroughly enjoy this even more. But i was not expecting that turn of events because how?!?!?
I guess i just gotta wait until book 3.
I guess i just gotta wait until book 3.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What an emotionally charged book about a coming of age after a tragic accident and events in her life. All centered around her diary. It’s a book that makes you think about life choices and what would happen if you made different choices. It is a pretty dark book but I did enjoy it and look forward to reading book 3
November 28, 2025
I was warned about this book and it broke my heart again 💔 There is so much going on, and the last 2 chapters were the toughest. I laughed and cried, and oh my god, the ending 😱 I have no idea how it all come together in the last installment. Definitely recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
November 23, 2025
An emotional, addictive sequel that pulls you even deeper into Luna’s world. I turned the last page in shock and can’t wait for book three.
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