Sweet Valley Confidential

Ten Years Later

By: Francine Pascal

Narrated by: January LaVoy

A New York Times Bestseller!

“Before there was Gossip Girl, there was Sweet Valley High…Sweet Valley Confidential makes a compelling enough companion that we actually missed two subway stops because we were caught up in its frothy fun.” —Wall Street Journal

Iconic and beloved identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are all grown up, and navigating the very complicated world of work, love and betrayal in Francine Pascal's long-awaited return to Sweet Valley.

What terrible secret has torn Jessica and Elizabeth apart?

Ten years after Sweet Valley High, the Wakefield twins have had a falling out of epic proportions. When Jessica commits a complete and utter betrayal, Elizabeth flees to New York to escape the pain. Jessica remains in California, dealing with the fallout of her heart-wrenching choices. But with Elizabeth as her enemy, Sweet Valley is no longer the idyllic town of their youth.

Elizabeth soon decides the only way to heal her broken heart is to get revenge for Jessica's duplicity. Always the "good" twin, Elizabeth about to turn the tables…

Francine Pascal finally unfolds the continuing story of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield—and the whole gang from Sweet Valley—that will delight and surprise the millions of fans of these beloved characters.

Critic reviews

<p>“If you're of a certain age, you grew up with Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, the beautiful twins of idyllic Sweet Valley, California, who have been immortalized in hundreds of books and even a television show… finding out what happened to the twins and their inner circle, courtesy of narrator January Lavoie, was actually more exciting than my high school reunion…this adult novel stands alone as just plain fun…and really entertaining!” —<i>Audible.com</i><br><br>“Overall, this was a fun story that will satisfy a thirst for all ‘Sweet Valley High' fans of then and now. It had a CW feel, as I could see it fleshed out into a television series on that channel. I enjoyed it and found it easy to follow. I was thrilled to be reunited with characters I loved so much as a pre-teen.” —<i>Chick Lit Central: The Blog</i><br><br>“I thought the audiobook of Sweet Valley Confidential was a fun way to pass time...I especially liked the audiobook format and how parts were divided up 'regionally' telling about what was going on in New York and Sweet Valley, back and forth...have a spring fling and just enjoy this one!” —<i>Bookin' with Bingo</i><br><br>“Narrator January Lavoie lends life to well-known characters and ushers listeners with ease through this Sweet Valley reunion. Recommended for fans of the original series and those who enjoy family films or twin stories. This one will find a home in most public libraries.” —<i>Library Journal</i></p>

worth the read

it was a good continuation of familiar characters. well written intriguing and a fun ride

Suspensful

I liked the details between the twins' lives, and how they interacted with each other.

This was incredible fun!

I have almost the entire SVH collection-like 150+ books so clearly I’m an avid fan. This was totally the follow up I needed. While the original series is great to revisit for nostalgia- Confidential allowed me to revisit all the old characters but with sharper, adult writing and a clever weaving of events and perspectives that not only tied up loose ends, but also directly addressed the elephant in the room- aka: Jessica’s monstrous personality disorder and Elizabeth’s frustrating enabling. I have the hard copy novel but The narrator January Levoy was truly fabulous so I was coaxed into listened to the story again as a refresher before diving into The Sweet Life next.

Oh, nostalgia...

When I heard this book had been released, I immediately purchased it. I was a huge fan of the Sweet Valley series as a pre-teen, and having a chance to see how they'd grown up (now at almost exactly my own age) was an exciting prospect. The book delivered what I had hoped for: a return to my childhood "friends." As with meeting old friends in real life, this book allowed me to see how they had grown. The characters changed in ways I could never expect, and yet somehow stayed true to those people I had once known.

Let's face it. If you're looking for a great literary masterpiece, this will not be your cup of tea. It's an extension of the original teen literature, written for the now grown-up fans. There is sex, drama, and more drama. Some of it a bit far-fetched, yes (even a lot far-fetched). But isn't that what the original series always was?

I got what I expected. And for what it is, it's great.

Fun read

What a blast from the past! I loved catching up with Jessica and Elizabeth after all these years!