Double Love

Move over, Nicholas Morrow and Emily Meyer's dad - there's a new contender for the crown of Worst Man in Sweet Valley! And that man is Peter de Haven, self-obsessed blowhard and supposed science genius. He's the inexplicable object of former high school drop out Johanna Porter's obsession (yes, we've reached the "randomer" period of the SV books, when they had to just start inventing characters to write books about). Johanna's experience at SVH is further proof Mr Hanlon was right about the Sweet Valley education system. Spoiler alert: this book actually has a really positive message and we kind of loved it! You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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We thought we knew just how annoying Elizabeth Wakefield was, but it turns out we hadn't seen the true depths of her awfulness until this book, where we see Liz at her most judgemental AND hypocritcal. Luckily a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on, and that hero is fashion genius and decent human being Heather. Hooray! Meanwhile Jess is convinced that she'll soon be a millionaire - yes, it's the Tofu Glo subplot! Warning: we literally become speechless with outrage in this episode. 

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OMG you guys, Maria and Michael are engaged! You know, Maria who's just been a background player for the last 37 books and Michael who has never been mentioned before at all? Yeah, we can't say we were too excited either, but everyone in Sweet Valley is losing their shit about it. Meanwhile, we lose our shit at how completely terrible Michael is. Also, how did it take Francine and her team this long to do a book called Forbidden Love? You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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Oh, Dana. Dana, Dana, Dana. We had such high hopes for you in this book, the first to feature our favourite classic-movie-loving, outrageous-fashion-wearing rock goddess in a starring role. And yet you let us down! Because when your poor cousin Sally moves in with you, after spending years in the care system, you kind of act like a dick! Luckily Jess and Liz are at hand to save the day with an adorable fluffy B-story - we mean puppy. You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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You may think you are ready for the outfits in this book, but believe us, you are not. Yes, it's time to meet the New Jessica, or should we say Jessa Fields, as Jessica has a makeover and adopts a whole new persona to go with her glamorous new "European" look! Everyone loves it - apart from Liz, the big sap. Grab a copy of Paris Match and join us as we rant about Liz's contrived problems, discover a Sweet Valley shop with a realistic name and come up with an appropriate new slogan for our favourite California town. Oh, and did we mention the outfits? You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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It's finally here - the story of the many flat-faced bitches who made Lila Fowler the glorious diva we know and love! History experts look away now, as we head back to the French Revolution to meet Lila's aristocratic French ancestors and wonder why the hell she isn't constantly boasting about all these poshos. This book has it all - rural guillotines, cross-dressing bohemians, multiple secret marriages, and family feuds. And we loved it! Hop into your lime-green triumph and enjoy... You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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It's the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful place on earth (at least that's what all the locals think)! But Liz's dreams of a perfect Christmas - including a visit from Todd - are shattered when Suzanne Devlin, last seen wreaking havoc in Too Good To Be True insists on coming to stay for an entire fortnight. Not even the most ridiculous, elaborate Secret Santa scheme ever (what were you thinking, Mr Collins?) can make up for this nightmare before Christmas. The jingle-bells return to the studio as we discuss this festive fiasco. You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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It's Wakefield versus Wakefield when the twins become rival matchmakers in a book that turned out to be WAY more entertaining than we expected. Will Liz be able to unite Enid with hunky (but increasingly problematic) new boy Jeffrey French or will Jess manage to fix him up with Lila? Spoiler:the answer to both questions is no! Meanwhile the twins' cousin shows up to make a show of Jessica, questions are raised about the lack of public spending in Sweet Valley, and there's a very special charity auction that no one - least of all us - will ever forget. You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the Headstuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadstuff

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Sandy Bacon is jealous of her perfect best friend Jean, and not just because Jean has a name that doesn't sound like a disaster at a beach picnic. Will Sandra successfully sabotage Jean's attempts to join Sweet Valley's stupid sorority? Meanwhile Steven Wakefield decides he's dropping out of college to sail the world working on a cruise ship. Yes, really. Join us as we return to the Tennis Shop to discuss all of the above plus Sandra's frankly amazing PBA jacket. You can follow us on Twitter at @svhpodcast and follow the HeadStuff Podcast Network on @HSPodnetwork and @ThisHeadStuff

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The classic sitcom was wrong - three's definitely not company, as poor old Enid finds out when Elizabeth's childhood best friend Amy Sutton moves back to town. Meanwhile Jessica uses her new agony aunt powers for evil, Lila displays a frankly worrying obsession with her hunky cousin, and a fancy dress party inspires some amazing - and amazingly boring - ensembles. 

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