Family secrets . . .
Rosa Jameson, daughter of immigrant parents, decides to start a new life at Sweet Valley High as Rose. When Jessica Wakefield and Lila Fowler ask her to pledge their exclusive sorority, Pi Beta Alpha, Rose believes her scheme is working. She's sure they would never ask her if they knew she was Mexican. Rose's secret is safe - until her grandmother from rural Mexico pays an unexpected visit.
Rose is determined to hide Nana from her friends during sorority pledge week. But as Nana teaches her to be proud of her heritage, Rose becomes ashamed of her deception. Will being true to heritage mean losing her friends trust and friendship forever?
It was very clear to Rose. There was no turning back. She had lied herself into a corner. If anyone ever discovered the truth . . .
Rose was the last pledge interveiwed. Lila strolled around to the front of the house with Rose and Amy. When they reached the driveway, they saw a car pull in. Sandy's boyfriend, Manuel Lopez, hopped out and opened the door on the passenger side. Sandy waved goodbye to Lila and the others and got into the car.
"I don't know how she can date him," Lila murmured to Amy. "He's so ethnic and working-class."
Rose stiffend.
You're just jealous, Li," Amy said. "You just wish you were going out with a hunk like Manuel!"
"Humph," Lila commented.
Suddeny Rose couldn't wait to get in her own car. She wasn't sure how much longer she could keep a cheerful smile on her face. There was no doubt about it, she thought. Her entire future in Sweet Valley was at stake. The Pi Betas must never find out the truth about her.
How far will Jessica go to get the attention she needs? Kidnapped by the Cult!