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Conner and Tia have been friends for a long time. Sometimes it’s scary how well she knows him. Like, the fact that he does things his own way—or not at all. But she’s not going to let him throw away his future just because things aren’t working out the way he wanted.
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Characters/People edit
- Conner McDermott: Another El Carro student, Conner was an attractive but brooding musician. He lived with his mother and younger sister Megan, of whom he was very protective. Tia Ramirez, his best friend since year two, lived behind him. Other close friends included Andy Marsden and Evan Plummer.At the beginning of the series, Conner appeared to have Jessica-like tendencies, with his friends constantly remarking that he never stayed with a girl for long. After a brief fling with Maria, Conner fell for Elizabeth Wakefield. They initially struggled with their feelings for each other, since Elizabeth felt guilty about pursuing Conner when her best friend was still interested in him. After they began dating, he cheated on her once by kissing Tia in Backstabber. Conner and Elizabeth's serious on-off relationship is an ongoing theme in the series.Conner developed a drinking problem and eventually agreed to go into rehab, where he met Alanna Feldman. The pair dated when they came out of rehab but broke up because of the strain the relationship had on his friendship with Tia, and the fact that Alanna kept lying to Conner. Conner and Elizabeth reconciled briefly on Prom Night but decided not to get back together.
- Tia Ramirez: Easy going, tomboyish Tia was a cheerleader at El Carro and became captain of the Sweet Valley High squad. She lived with her parents and had many brothers.Tia was also briefly featured in Party Weekend, the 143rd book in the original series.She began the series as the long-time girlfriend of Angel Desmond. However, when he left for college, she cheated on him with Trent Maynor. She and Trent later had a steady relationship.She is known to be popular, but not in a snobby way. She has many friends, both girls and boys. Her character is shown to be one that appeals to everyone.It is also mentioned that she plays volleyball, though the series never featured a volleyball game in which she participates.
- Elizabeth Wakefield: Add a description of this character.
- Jessica Wakefield
First Sentence edit
Conner pulled Alanna closer as they swayed to the music.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 40 of 48 in Sweet Valley High Senior Year. (standard series)
Preceded by Best of Enemies, and followed by He's Back.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Francine Pascal (Author)
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- Books › Children's Books › Series › School › Sweet Valley › Sweet Valley High
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Friendship › Fiction
- Books › Teens › Authors, A-Z › ( P ) › Pascal, Francine
- Books › Teens › Health, Mind & Body › Sexuality
- Books › Teens › Social Issues › Being a Teen
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
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