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Sweet Valley Confidential: Ten Years Later Audiobook
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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.
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“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!
— Audible.com
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“A huge treat. The story is campy and fabulous and absolutely perfect poolside reading.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) -
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.
— Chick Lit Central: The Blog -
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!
— Bookin' with Bingo -
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.
— Library Journal
Sweet Valley Confidential Listener Reviews
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" I know this book will be terrible but it takes me back to a simpler time, where twin blondes were very amusing to read about. I intend to totally quit real life for a few hours for this one. "
— Eliana, 2/18/2014 -
" This was so bad. So, so, so bad. But I couldn't put it down. I was a big fan of the Sweet Valley High books when I was in 6th and 7th grades. I couldn't help myself and had to read this one. However, I can't understand why the twins are only "10 years older" when I am now ... OK, we won't go there. "
— Andrea, 2/15/2014 -
" I was so excited to read this book because I was a huge fan of the Sweet Valley High series. This book was so slow moving and boring. I rarely give up on books but I couldn't get into it at all. I borrowed it from a friend and she didn't even want it back. "
— Kendall, 2/6/2014 -
" This book was a huge disappointment! I was a huge fan of the Sweet Valley series growing up, and when I heard Francine Pascal was writing a sequel I was so excited. Unfortunately this book did not live up to its predecessors. Pascal's attempt to make the Wakefield twins modern and edgy totally fell flat, and was not at all what I was expecting. If you love the Sweet Valley stories, don't waste your time with this one. "
— Jocelyn, 1/25/2014 -
" It was a fun read and reminded me of when I first became a reader! "
— Stephanie, 1/23/2014 -
" A good beach read. A fun "blast from the past." Occupies about 3 brain cells! "
— Sara, 1/18/2014 -
" This book sucked hardcore, but it was pure Francine Pascal. After everything was said and done, my biggest beef with this book was that she made Jessica say "like" in every other sentantance of inner dialogue. NO ONE THINKS LIKE!!!! "
— Stephanie, 1/11/2014 -
" Same 'ole sappy an predictable Sweet Valley. "
— Erin, 12/4/2013 -
" cheesy but reminded me of my childhood :) "
— Dana, 11/22/2013 -
" The general premise is a little far fetched but it was fun and nostalgic "
— Harmony, 11/22/2013 -
" I guess us readers of the old Sweet Valley series grew up, but the book didn't. "
— Leigh, 6/14/2013 -
" Even though I loved the series as a kid, this book is a DRAG so far, but I want to read it since it brings back memories. I think I'd rather go back and read one of the Sweet Valley High though! I find myself getting annoyed each time I pick it up!!! "
— Beth, 6/6/2013 -
" A blast from my reading past that I couldn't resist picking up at the library. A little cheesy but a fun read. "
— Stacy, 4/28/2012 -
" It was really weird reading this Francine Pascal book. At first I didn't like it but it grew on me and got better. Parts of it were believable and other parts weren't. I had a really hard time believing the whole Jessica and Todd bit. But I did like how Elizabeth wasn't such a goody-goody anymore. "
— Brandy, 4/18/2012 -
" This was not a great book but I still gave it 3 stars since it brought back fond memories of reading the SVH books as a child. "
— Brandy, 12/7/2011 -
" It was terrible, but awesome! I am hoping Ann M. Martin follows suite. "
— Jennifer, 7/2/2011 -
" Ruined SVH for me. Used to love them when I was a kid and now.. meh. "
— Jennifer, 5/22/2011 -
" This is as terrible as you think it will be, but it was entertaining. "
— Sarah, 5/21/2011 -
" a little annoying to read at first, definetly got better in the second half of the book. It wasn't as easy of reading as I thought it would be-hard to keep the sisters sorted out! "
— Leeann, 5/21/2011 -
" i'm not ashamed. i read it. it was awful. "
— amita, 5/20/2011 -
" At several points nearly had to put it down it was so bad! I read Sweet Valley High fanatically growing up, but seems there's a big difference between reading it when you're 10 and 27. That said, if you were a fan of the series, you can't help but try to get through it. "
— Andrea, 5/20/2011 -
" This book practically ruined the series for me. A series I couldn't put down as a teenager. The characters had no redeeming qualities, including the saintly Elizabeth. The plot was dull, the writing bad and the pacing so slow I had to force myself to finish it. Shame on you, Francine Pascal. "
— Allison, 5/19/2011 -
" it was... exactly what i expected<br/> "
— Jenna, 5/18/2011 -
" Dreadful. Like other reviewers, I read Svh when I was a preteen and was curious to see what the adult twins were up to. I underestimated how annoyed I would be by the juvenile writing style...and then remembered that's why I stopped reading the originals. I had to force myself to finish it. "
— Aimee, 5/17/2011 -
" Uggggg. Disappointing & worthless I should've heeded everyone else & not bothered with this book. A major waste of time. "
— Naida, 5/16/2011 -
" I had to read this book as I had read the SVH/Twins books when I was younger. This book was beyond awful!! "
— Sara, 5/15/2011
About Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal was the creator of the Sweet Valley High series and one of the world’s most popular fiction writers for teenagers. She is the author of several bestselling novels, including My Mother Was Never a Kid (Hanging Out with Cici), My First Love and Other Disasters, as well as the Fearless series. She also wrote several adult novels and the nonfiction book The Strange Case of Patty Hearst. She collaborated with Michael Stewart on the Broadway musical George M! and with Jon Marans and Graham Lyle on the musical The Fearless Girl. She served on the advisory board of the American Theatre Wing
About January LaVoy
January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.