By Invitation Only
By Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang is a young adult romance published by Simon and Schuster on September 2, 2025. This 368-page novel follows the intersecting lives of two young women at La Danse des Débutantes, the prestigious debutante ball in Paris. Chapin Buckingham, a nepo baby and daughter of Hollywood legends, is determined to prove herself, while Piper Woo Collins, a hard-working teen and science fair winner, is drawn into the world of high society when a scholarship opportunity arises.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition and identity as Piper and Chapin navigate the challenges of competition and societal expectations. The story highlights the dynamics of wealth and privilege while showcasing the characters’ personal growth. As they vie for the title of Debutante of the Year, both girls discover that their paths may intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing the complexities of friendship and rivalry in a contemporary setting.
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A hard-working teen hoping to land a college scholarship and a nepo baby looking to prove herself collide at the world’s most high-profile debutante ball in Paris in this young adult romance perfect for fans of American Royals and Better Than the Movies.
Every year, a hand-selected group of young women travel to Paris to make their debuts into high society at La Danse des Débutantes, the most exclusive debutante ball in the world. Being wealthy, royal, or famous gets you into the pool of potential debutantes, but only La Danse decides who is truly worthy of attending.
Chapin Buckingham, the daughter of two Hollywood legends, is one of the lucky few chosen to attend. Chapin’s not usually a society girl, but she has her reasons for wanting to be crowned Debutante of the Year. Her chances seem good…until a fellow debutante creates a PR nightmare that has the eat-the-rich cohort calling for La Danse’s cancellation.
Enter Piper Woo Collins. As the daughter of an EMT and winner of the International Science Fair Prize with a profile in Teen Vogue, Piper is the perfect, down-to-earth person who could restore La Danse’s reputation. But Piper isn’t interested in becoming a debutante—until they offer her a college scholarship…if she wins Debutante of the Year.
In competition for the crown, Piper and Chapin have every reason to clash. But at La Danse, everyone wants something. Piper and Chapin might just need each other to go from pawns in a game to ruling the board…
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