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Girl Stays in the Picture by Melissa De La Cruz. A YA novel about teenage socialites and paparazzi culture set at the Cannes Film Festival.

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# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Girl Stays in the Picture 2009 Melissa De La Cruz Buy

Girl Stays in the Picture takes readers to the Cannes Film Festival, where three young women navigate the pressures of celebrity, paparazzi, and romantic entanglements under the Mediterranean sun.

Melissa De La Cruz captures the glittering world of film festivals and fashion, where image matters as much as talent and every mistake plays out in the tabloids. The girls must decide what they really want from life beyond the flashbulbs.

The standalone novel delivers the glamorous settings and juicy drama that fans expect from De La Cruz’s contemporary work, wrapped in a story about finding yourself amid the chaos of fame.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girl Stays in the Picture about?

The book follows three teenage girls navigating fame, romance, and scandal at the Cannes Film Festival, where the paparazzi capture their every move.

Is Girl Stays in the Picture a standalone?

Yes, it is a standalone novel, not part of a series.

Is this book connected to The Au Pairs or The Ashleys?

Not directly, but it shares similar themes of wealth, glamour, and social drama that run through De La Cruz’s contemporary YA work.

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