Sweet Valley High Books in Order

Thirteen-year-old Victoria is frustrated by her mother’s rules until an accident sends her back to 1940s New York. There she befriends the lively Cici, whose strangely familiar presence changes Victoria’s understanding of the past.

Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield have very different temperaments, but both are interested in basketball star Todd Wilkins. Jessica’s determination to get what she wants threatens Elizabeth’s chance at romance and strains their sisterly bond.

Jessica Wakefield finally attracts Bruce Patman, the boy she has wanted for so long. Elizabeth distrusts his arrogance, but Jessica’s devotion makes her overlook warning signs as the relationship begins interfering with school and her family.

Elizabeth nominates Robin Wilson for the exclusive Pi Beta Alpha sorority, infuriating its president, Jessica. While Elizabeth wants to help Robin belong, Jessica plans to keep her out, turning the pledge process into a struggle between the twins.

Jessica Wakefield wants to become queen of the fall dance and capture Bruce Patman’s attention. When Elizabeth’s friend Enid becomes a rival for the title, Jessica uses a private letter to undermine her competition.

Jessica pursues older boy Scott Daniels and attends an all-night party, determined to seem more mature. When she fails to return home, Elizabeth tries to cover for her by pretending to be Jessica, risking trouble herself.

Todd’s new motorcycle threatens his relationship with Elizabeth, whose parents forbid her to ride after a family tragedy. Watching other girls accompany him makes her jealous, leaving her torn between obeying the rule and keeping him close.

Elizabeth Wakefield lies in a coma after a motorcycle accident, leaving Todd consumed by guilt and Jessica devastated. As they wait for signs of change, both must face the possibility of losing someone central to their lives.

Elizabeth knows she loves Todd but agrees to date wealthy, handsome Nicholas. Learning that Jessica is interested in him too makes keeping her secret harder, as Elizabeth tries to hide the situation from both her boyfriend and sister.

Jessica captures surfer Bill Chase’s interest, then ignores him while preventing him from turning to someone else. Shy DeeDee also likes Bill, creating a triangle in which Jessica’s determination to remain in control threatens everyone’s feelings.

An evening volunteering at Sweet Valley’s hospital becomes a terrifying ordeal for Elizabeth Wakefield. Someone pulls her from her car and kidnaps her, leaving the young student trapped in a danger she never expected.

After Tricia’s death, Steven Wakefield honors his promise to look after her troubled sister, Betsy. He brings her into his family’s home, but Jessica dislikes Betsy’s growing attachment to him and schemes to separate them.

Shy Roger Barrett becomes a school celebrity after qualifying for a major race, finally attracting Lila Fowler’s attention. Competing in the finals could cost him his secret janitorial job, forcing him to weigh romance against earning money.

A glamorous visitor from New York seems like the perfect guest while Jessica visits her home in exchange. When Suzanne accuses a teacher of trying to seduce her, Elizabeth begins questioning the newcomer’s apparently charming behavior.

Steven Wakefield cannot understand why Tricia stops returning calls and breaks their dates. Jessica sees an opportunity to pair him with Cara, while Elizabeth investigates the sudden change in Tricia’s behavior and discovers there is more behind it.

Annie Whitman wants a place on Sweet Valley High’s cheerleading squad, but Jessica objects to her reputation and works to exclude her. Elizabeth knows another side of Annie and tries to prevent her sister from crushing the girl’s hopes.

Newly licensed pilot George Warren takes his girlfriend Enid Rollins on a flight meant to be a happy milestone. When he loses control of the aircraft, an emergency crash landing turns their outing into a dangerous ordeal.

Shy Regina Morrow and arrogant Bruce Patman fall in love, surprising their classmates. Jessica bets Lila that the relationship cannot last two weeks, then sets out to make sure she does not lose the wager.

Unpopular Caroline Pearce invents an attractive boyfriend and romantic letters to gain attention at school. Her story succeeds until friends insist on meeting him, leaving her struggling to maintain a romance that exists only in her imagination.

Steven Wakefield remains devoted to the memory of Tricia but finds himself attracted to Cara, who understands loss herself. When Tricia’s sister accuses him of forgetting, he struggles with guilt about beginning another relationship.

Drummer Emily Mayer turns to Elizabeth as troubles at home threaten her place in the Droids. Her stepmother’s restrictions and her father’s support for them leave Emily feeling trapped, prompting Elizabeth to seek a way to help.

After his mother dies, Roger Barrett learns that he belongs to the wealthy Patman family and suddenly becomes a millionaire. Jessica pursues him, but his longtime girlfriend Olivia stands in the way of her plans.

Jessica feels overshadowed by Elizabeth and unable to please anyone at home. Meeting Nicky Shepard, who plans to run away to San Francisco, gives her a tempting alternative when family tensions make leaving Sweet Valley seem appealing.

Todd Wilkins prepares to leave Sweet Valley for Vermont, leaving Elizabeth only a week with her longtime boyfriend. Jessica welcomes his departure and begins searching for a replacement, but her interference threatens the couple’s continuing relationship.

Jessica falls for Lila’s new boyfriend, Jack, and secretly dates him during the week while he sees Lila on weekends. Despite Elizabeth’s warning, Jessica tries to remove her rival rather than give up the relationship.

DeeDee Gordon’s growing dependence on Bill Chase begins to overwhelm him and endanger their relationship. Elizabeth notices the change and tries to help DeeDee recover her confidence and independence before the strain pushes them apart.

Painfully shy Lynne Henry enters a school band’s songwriting contest anonymously, hiding the talent that eases her loneliness. When guitarist Guy Chesney wants to find the writer, Elizabeth must decide how to help Lynne step forward.

Elizabeth welcomes her old best friend Amy Sutton back to Sweet Valley, expecting their friendship to pick up where it left off. But Amy has changed, and her clash with Enid forces Elizabeth to reconsider her loyalties.

Elizabeth's attempt to visit Regina Morrow uncovers a frightening hostage situation involving Regina and her parents. With calling the police too dangerous, Elizabeth, Jessica and Bruce Patman must find another way to help the family.

Sandra Bacon envies her best friend Jean West's looks, grades and popularity. Her exclusive sorority feels like her one advantage, but sponsoring Jean as a pledge leaves Sandra tempted to sabotage the friend she wants to keep.

Football star Ken Matthews falls for Suzanne Hanlon, whose tastes in poetry, food and films differ sharply from his own. As Ken tries to become the boyfriend she wants, Elizabeth worries that he's losing himself.

After years in foster homes, Sally Larson hopes moving in with her cousin Dana's family will finally give her stability. But resentment from Dana and her brother threatens Sally's chance to feel accepted in Sweet Valley.

New student Jeffrey French attracts both Enid Rollins and Lila Fowler. Elizabeth helps Enid pursue him, while Jessica backs Lila, turning their friends' competing crushes into a matchmaking contest between twins who refuse to lose.

Tired of being mistaken for Elizabeth, Jessica dyes her hair black and adopts a new style. Her transformation draws attention at school, but Elizabeth fears that Jessica's determination to be different will cost them their closeness.

Sandra keeps her relationship with Manuel secret because her parents disapprove. When he's implicated in a serious accident, only she can clear him, forcing her to choose between protecting their romance and admitting the truth at home.

Maria Santelli and Michael Harris hide their engagement from families divided by a feud. As they try to protect their plans, Michael's jealousy and possessiveness give Maria reasons to question more than the opposition surrounding their relationship.

Johanna Porter returns to school determined to recover her confidence and falls for gifted classmate Peter DeHaven. He admires her too, but his watchful girlfriend complicates matters, leaving Johanna to find reasons to believe in herself.

Elizabeth gets the chance to attend a boarding school in Switzerland, where she imagines finding inspiration for her writing. Jessica panics at losing her twin and devises a scheme to keep Elizabeth from leaving Sweet Valley.

Amy Sutton pursues Bruce Patman while he's dating Regina Morrow. Hurt by his betrayal, Regina turns to troubled Justin Belson, alarming friends who fear that his crowd's rumored drug use could lead her into danger.

Soccer player Aaron Dallas seems angry with everyone, including his best friend Jeffrey. Elizabeth wants to understand what's behind his sudden hostility, as his behavior puts friendships under strain and makes life at school increasingly difficult.

After a tragedy at her party, Molly Hecht feels rejected by classmates, parents and friends. A fugitive drug dealer offers escape to Mexico, while Elizabeth tries to reach Molly before loneliness leads her into greater danger.

Susan Stewart's invitation to an exclusive ball sparks Lila Fowler's jealousy. Rumors about Susan's unknown parents drive others away, leaving Susan to search for the truth about her family while trying to recover her friends' trust.

Elizabeth encourages shy Penny to place a personal ad in the school paper. Penny thinks a reply has brought romance, but Elizabeth discovers that five boys are playing a cruel joke and decides to challenge them.

Ronnie Edwards's gambling leaves him with a debt he cannot pay. He asks soccer star Jeffrey French to throw the state championship, forcing Elizabeth's boyfriend to choose between helping a desperate friend and protecting his team's future.

Robin Wilson's aunt offers to pay for college if she attends Sarah Lawrence. Accepting would take her away from her boyfriend and diving ambitions, but refusing could leave her unable to afford the education she wants.

The twins' cousin Kelly resents her mother's remarriage and idealizes the father she rarely sees. When Kelly grows close to a boy with troubling similarities to him, Elizabeth and Jessica question whether keeping family secrets is protecting her.

Enid welcomes her recently widowed grandmother into the family home, expecting warmth and companionship. Instead, her grandmother's demands disrupt friendships and family plans, leaving Enid torn between caring for someone grieving and wanting a life of her own.

Talented dancer Jade Wu wants to perform in Sweet Valley High's talent show, but her father forbids public dancing. Auditioning despite his wishes brings another obstacle: Amy Sutton's resentment of a rival who could take the featured solo.

Jessica tries to become quiet and studious because she thinks that is what A.J. Morgan wants. A fashion competition tempts her to return to her usual self, forcing her to weigh a new romance against her own ambitions.

Cara Walker worries that Steven Wakefield is losing interest in her. Jessica's advice to make their relationship more mysterious only deepens the distance, especially when Steven seems to confide in another girl instead of sharing his troubles with Cara.

Anonymous prediction books become a craze at Sweet Valley High, stirring jealousy and rumors. When Elizabeth is paired with the boy Jessica likes and Jessica is labeled a flirt, the twins discover how quickly school gossip can divide friends.

Julie Porter believes arrogant Bruce Patman cares about her, despite warnings from her friends. Her neighbor Josh, who is pledging Bruce's fraternity, suspects a cruel party prank and must find a way to warn Julie without losing her trust.

Patty Gilbert suspects her college boyfriend is seeing someone else and turns to her older sister for support. With her sister absorbed in wedding plans, Patty's jealousy and hurt spill into both relationships, threatening the people she wants to keep close.

Elizabeth has found happiness with Jeffrey French after Todd Wilkins moved away. Todd's announcement that he is returning to Sweet Valley revives old feelings, forcing Elizabeth to face a choice between her current boyfriend and her first love.

A science field trip turns dangerous when a storm forces the students to abandon their boat. Jessica and Winston disappear after their lifeboat capsizes, leaving Elizabeth and the search teams facing empty wreckage and growing fears for their survival.

Basketball player Shelley Novak feels awkward about her height until aspiring photographer Jim Roberts helps her see herself differently. When a photography contest tempts him to break his promise to keep her pictures private, their trust is put at risk.

Kristin wants to become a professional tennis player, but falling for Bruce Patman disrupts her plans. As romance competes with training, she begins to wonder whether her future has room for both the sport she loves and a boyfriend.

Feeling lonely, Olivia Davidson confides in Elizabeth about her crush on a handsome artist who teaches at Sweet Valley High. Olivia hopes her feelings might be returned, but falling for a teacher puts her heart in a vulnerable position.

A car accident leaves football star Ken Matthews blind, and uncomfortable friends begin avoiding him. Terri Adams remains by his side, but Ken's growing feelings for her bring another fear: he cannot imagine that she could love him back.

With her boyfriend A.J. away for a long weekend, Jessica starts seeing Christopher and plans to end things before A.J. returns. Christopher's relentless calls and pursuit turn a casual romance into something Jessica finds increasingly difficult to escape.

John Pfeifer tries to help Jennifer Mitchell when her involvement with Rick Andover worries him. After Rick's arrest, Jennifer blames her father, while John conceals his own role and faces the possibility that telling the truth will cost their friendship.

Best friends Andy Jenkins and Neil Freemount face a painful test when Charlie Cashman targets Andy with racist harassment. Neil wants to help, but Andy's anger turns toward him, putting their friendship under pressure as the bullying continues.

Todd returns from Vermont, giving Elizabeth another chance at their romance. His family's newfound wealth brings a mansion, private school, and new friends who disapprove of her, making their reunion more complicated than Elizabeth had hoped.

After regaining his sight, Ken Matthews hopes to reclaim his place as the football team's quarterback. New student Claire Middleton becomes his toughest competition, and Ken's girlfriend Terri sees her as a threat both on the field and in their relationship.

Talk-show host Eric Parker comes to Sweet Valley seeking the perfect American teenager for a special television appearance. Jessica sets her sights on winning the contest, determined to turn the opportunity into her own moment in the spotlight.

Steven Wakefield is shaken when Andrea looks and behaves just like Tricia Martin, his girlfriend who died of leukemia. Although he loves Cara, the resemblance draws him toward Andrea and threatens to entangle his present relationship with his grief.

Singer Dana Larson and soccer player Aaron Dallas have both given up on romance. Elizabeth decides they belong together, while Todd bets her the match will fail, turning their friends' opposite interests into a test of Elizabeth's matchmaking skills.

Tired of being called predictable, Elizabeth secretly takes up surfing to prove she can be adventurous. Her instructor's apparent interest in her and the lies she tells Todd to preserve the surprise soon make her new hobby threaten their relationship.

While their father campaigns for mayor, Jessica and Elizabeth pursue opposite plans for their recently separated parents. Jessica wants them to date other people, but Elizabeth works to reunite them, turning the family's romantic future into a contest between the twins.

Jessica, Elizabeth, and Steven worry as their parents argue over work and their father's plans to run for mayor. The growing tension leaves the children feeling powerless, with the future of their once-happy household suddenly uncertain.

The Wakefield parents separate, leaving Elizabeth desperate to reunite the family. When Jessica blames her for the breakup, Elizabeth takes the accusation to heart and considers leaving home, convinced her absence might be the solution to everyone's unhappiness.

Jessica invents two identities for a dating service and accidentally schedules both dates for the same evening. Recruiting Elizabeth to impersonate one character solves the immediate problem, but the twins' romantic masquerade becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Amy Sutton pursues tennis star Tom McKay despite his lack of interest. When he asks Barry Rork to discourage her, Barry's own feelings complicate the situation, leaving Amy to decide whether her pride is hiding another possibility for love.

An injury threatens Tony Esteban's Olympic ambitions, and he pushes himself against medical advice. When supposed vitamins improve his performance but change his behavior, girlfriend Annie Whitman discovers steroid use and struggles to stop him from damaging his future.

Jessica plans to win Sweet Valley's new teen beauty pageant, while Elizabeth campaigns to cancel what she considers a sexist event. Their opposing convictions turn the competition into a family conflict, threatening the respect and affection between the twins.

A camera inherited from Regina draws Elizabeth into danger after she photographs three suspicious men. A connection to drug smuggling and damage to the school darkroom suggest that someone is determined to recover the picture before she understands its significance.

Jessica hopes that meeting newly arrived rock star Jamie Peters will launch her own career. Seeing classmate Andrea Slade at his home sparks suspicions about their relationship, setting off speculation that threatens to turn a private connection into school gossip.

Rosa Jameson hides her Mexican heritage as she starts school under the name Rose. An unexpected visit from her grandmother during sorority pledge week forces her to confront whether gaining friends requires denying the family and culture she comes from.

Jean and Claire discover that Scott Trost sent both of them love letters, then accepts their participation in a dating contest for his attention. Their secret revenge plan becomes complicated when Jean's feelings threaten to turn sincere.

April Dawson worries about her boyfriend Michael's determination to beat former friend Artie in a dirt-bike race. She investigates the history behind their feud, hoping to reconcile them before their increasingly bitter competition causes a tragedy.

Sara Eastborne has hidden her twin brother Tim's time in reform school from her classmates. His arrival in Sweet Valley threatens that secret, especially when he befriends Elizabeth and dates Sara's best friend, forcing her to confront loyalty and shame.

Robin Wilson fears losing her boyfriend when he befriends another girl and decides that becoming thinner will solve everything. As her dieting grows dangerous, Elizabeth struggles to make Robin recognize that starving herself cannot repair her insecurity.

Lila's eagerly anticipated date with John Pfeifer turns frightening when he ignores her boundaries. After she tells others what happened, divided reactions at school leave her confronting blame and questions about whom her classmates will believe.

Elizabeth accepts help from Rod Sullivan while struggling to manage the school newspaper and her homework. An accusation of plagiarism costs her place on the staff, and she must uncover what happened to protect her reputation.

Jessica joins Bruce Patman's secret club, where practical jokes quickly become dangerous challenges. Resenting her presence, Bruce pushes her toward increasingly risky stunts, forcing Jessica to confront how far she will go to prove herself.

Jessica becomes devoted to the Good Friends, a group whose persuasive leader claims to help people in need. As her sister abandons familiar activities for meetings and fundraising, Elizabeth suspects a dangerous cult has drawn her in.

Jessica launches a letter-writing business with Elizabeth composing the messages for half the profits. When another girl orders a love letter to Elizabeth's boyfriend Todd, Jessica must manage a conflict threatening both the venture and her sister's relationship.

Ginny forms a connection with Mike while volunteering on a teen hotline, but fears disappointing him in person. She sends her friend Denise to their meeting instead, and Denise's attraction to Mike threatens the girls' friendship.

Jessica and Elizabeth win roles on Jessica's favorite soap opera, putting them beside a glamorous television star. Jessica's excitement over publicity and supposed romance threatens her real relationship, forcing her to reconsider what the attention means.

When Cara plans to move to London, Steven fears losing another girlfriend. Jessica proposes marriage as a way to keep Cara in Sweet Valley, and the couple considers eloping to prevent the separation they both dread.

After breaking up with Todd, Elizabeth dates cartoonist Kris Lynch but decides she still loves her former boyfriend. Ending the new relationship brings damaging rumors, and Jessica investigates who is spreading gossip about her sister.

Steven Wakefield and Cheryl become close friends, leading everyone around them to assume they're dating. When they decide to try romance, both must work out whether they're following their own feelings or simply meeting other people's expectations.

Margo takes a day-care job while perfecting her impersonation of Elizabeth, bringing her plan to steal a Wakefield twin's life closer. Meanwhile, Winston faces a different crisis when a neighbor disappears and leaves him caring for a baby.

Dana Larson dismisses royalty until she meets Elizabeth's visiting pen pal, Prince Arthur of Santa Dora. Their romance leads to a marriage proposal, forcing Dana to choose between keeping him and a commitment she believes she's too young for.

Jessica's new admirer Paula helps her prepare for Lady Macbeth while quietly drawing closer to her friends. Learning Paula is also her understudy makes Jessica suspect a takeover, but no one believes the timid newcomer could threaten her.

Annie looks forward to welcoming Cheryl as her stepsister after their parents' engagement. But Cheryl misses New York and resists fitting into Sweet Valley, leaving Annie hurt and both girls struggling to become part of one family.

Elizabeth's arrest deepens the rift with Jessica, who has taken up with Todd. As the twins struggle, Lila faces her estranged mother's return, and a destructive young woman continues her journey toward Sweet Valley.

Jessica discovers that her island resort trip with Lila means working rather than relaxing, and plots revenge by pursuing Lila's boyfriend. Back home, Elizabeth's family research uncovers a secret from their mother's past with potentially serious consequences.

Margo plans to kill a Wakefield twin and take her place in the family. With Jessica and Elizabeth estranged and their parents away, the dangerous look-alike sees her chance to turn their divided lives into her own.

A terrible accident leaves Jessica struggling with grief and the twins' relationship in turmoil. Bruce faces gossip about Pamela, Lila confronts the return of her absent mother, and a troubled stranger begins traveling toward Sweet Valley.