Work What You Got

College sophomore Hayden Grant and her three roommates can't wait to join Beta Gamma Pi sorority. At least that's the plan-until Myra, Bridget, and Chandra announce they're each pledging a different sorority. Can Hayden and her girls hold onto their friendship as they pursue different organizations? And speaking of pursuit, Hayden's caught the eye of Creed, a hottie she met her first year. There's just one complication: Hayden's ex-boyfriend heads the fraternity Creed's pledging. It looks like it's going to be one crazy year of trials, tribulations, and unexpected lessons-in leadership and love.

Between moving off campus, gearing up to pledge a sorority, and trying to keep her faith first, Hayden Grant is about to become one very busy Beta.

College sophomore Hayden Grant and her three roommates can't wait to join Beta Gamma Pi sorority. At least that's the plan-until Myra, Bridget, and Chandra announce they're each pledging a different sorority. Can Hayden and her girls hold onto their friendship as they pursue different organizations? And speaking of pursuit, Hayden's caught the eye of Creed, a hottie she met her first year. There's just one complication: Hayden's ex-boyfriend heads the fraternity Creed's pledging. It looks like it's going to be one crazy year of trials, tribulations, and unexpected lessons-in leadership and love.

Kirkus Reviews

Hayden is starting her sophomore year of college, determined to pledge to service sorority Beta Gamma Pi. In spite of her play-by-the-rules attitude, she reluctantly participates in a series of sorority-sponsored hazing events, which end when one girl nearly dies in a cruel assault. After many members are expelled, Hayden becomes president of the chapter and is forced to deal with numerous moral and ethical issues, including an uncertain relationship with campus hunk Creed. Hayden relies on her strong Christian faith and frequent prayer to guide her though the conflict. The first-person narration and nearly all dialogue are presented in a modified urban street vernacular. Overlong and occasionally disjointed, the narrative is notable for flat, hackneyed characterization and a predictable plot. The ending sets up further books in the planned series. A series of thoughtful questions are included to guide group discussions. Purchase where African-American chick-lit is popular. (Fiction. 12 & up)

Stephanie Perry Moore is the author of the Perry Skky, Payton Skky, Laurel Shadrach, Carmen Browne, and the Faith Thomas NovelzineT series. She also has written three adult titles, including her newest release, Wearing My Halo Tilted. She lives in the greater Atlanta area with her husband, Derrick, and their two young daughters.