Sweet Valley Confidential

August 1, 2011
Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are back—complete with drama, intrigue, and all the characters with which a generation grew up. Ten years since graduation from Sweet Valley High, the twins are on separate coasts, battling to discover themselves, the loves of their lives, and a way back to each other. Pascal tells a story just as well as she always has, and readers will be happy to hear from old friends who have grown up while they were away. 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 ("The Family Stone, Dan in Real Life") or twin stories (Audrey Niffenegger's "Her Fearful Symmetry"). This one will find a home in most public libraries. [The St. Martin's hc, published in March, was a "New York Times" best seller.—Ed.]—Lisa Anderson, Metropolitan Community Coll. Lib., Omaha

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